Well-meaning loved ones try to protect soon-to-be-parents by not sharing the extreme nature of the changes ahead. Most of us remain in the dark until we are in the thick of it. Having a new baby requires a daunting and uncomfortable amount of expectation management,…
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…
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…