As Highly Sensitive People (HSP), we feel things deeply and our emotional landscape is diverse. We’re likely to feel the intense joy and elation that comes from positive experiences, as well as the overwhelming despair that can arise when we’re navigating life’s challenges. Advantages and Disadvantages? This ability to experience such a wide…

Researchers such as Elaine Aron have long proposed that Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) — the official name for Highly Sensitive people- is an innate trait associated with greater sensitivity (or responsivity) to environmental and social stimuli. …

As a Transpersonal Coach, I offer resources and tools for Highly Sensitive People to experience greater fulfilment and wellbeing. …

There are so many resources out there for Highly Sensitive People, and I know it can be overwhelming at times! There have been many books that have helped me over the years and in this post, I’ve listed just a few of my favourite inspirational books. The first three books…

If you’re highly sensitive, at some point you might have questioned what the differences are between a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and those who are on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this article, I want to talk about the differences between Sensory Processing Sensitivity (the formal name for Highly…

First of all, what do we mean by compassion? Being compassionate is about recognizing that difficulties and pain are a part of life. This is followed by the desire and willingness to reduce the suffering of ourselves, others and the world. Compassion is an unconditional, non-judgmental quality and we don’t…

Personal boundaries are the limits and rules we set for ourselves, in relation to others and the world around us. A person with healthy boundaries is able to say ‘no’ to others when it feels right to do so, but they are also comfortable opening themselves up to intimacy and…

I’ve never been very fond of labels that attempt to place us into concrete boxes, and I also don’t like to over-identify with the labels that tells us there is something wrong with us. The danger is, if we overidentify with those labels, they can start to limit our potential…

Anyone who resonates with the traits of a Highly Sensitive Person is likely to feel the impact of strong and overwhelming emotions. Stressful situations at home, conflicts in close relationships or an underlying feeling of uncertainty can cause these emotions to arise. Sometimes, these emotions lie underneath the surface as…