STRATEGIES Dr. Elaine Aron, the initial SPS researcher and person who named the trait, wisely suggests that we need to take SPS very seriously. If you think you have SPS, acknowledge the trait, check out the basic research, and share resources and techniques with your…
Even if you weren’t aware of my maternity leave, you may have noticed my absence. I spent the past two years learning to become a (relatively) well-adjusted highly sensitive parent to my adorable and highly sensitive now-toddler. Wow, what a steep learning curve! I’m grounded…
What is the difference between a highly sensitive person, introversion, social anxiety, empaths, and shyness? Good question! If you’re asking, then you may have a combination of these traits. The categories often overlap. Quiet Can Be Good! None of these traits are inherently problematic. All of…
Tap Into Your Creativity It’s easy to feel helpless when you’re alone and needing comfort. Chances are you have more choices than you realize. Taking action to comfort yourself is empowering in general and adding something pleasurable into the mix is even better. This is…