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A Highly Sensitive Person's Life

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A Highly Sensitive Person’s Life: Stories & advice for those who experience the world intensely is a collection of the best blog posts from this site, compiled to spread understanding and acceptance of high sensitivity in an honest, entertaining, and meaningful way. It’s been described as like having a cup of tea with a good friend while chatting about issues that only another HSP would understand.

You may see yourself described in the pages of this book and think: “I didn’t know anyone else felt this way!” You might even discover surprising new insights. Learn more.

 

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HSP Podcast #72: The Susan Cain Interview

When I started this podcast, my #1 dream guest was Susan Cain. Susan’s 2012 book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” was my first introduction to introversion and changed my life and the lives of thousands around the world.

HSP Podcast #62: 6 Hidden Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive

In episode 59, I started a series about the positive aspects of being a Highly Sensitive Person. I talked about people who are celebrated for their sensitivity, like artists and musicians. In today's show, I'm discussing what I think are...

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Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People & Introverts

Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People & Introverts

Are you looking for a gift for an introverted, highly sensitive friend, co-worker, or family member? Then this list is for you. Featured are presents for people who are overwhelmed by social and environment stimuli, are empathic, sensitive to beauty, and cherish privacy and peacefulness. (And don’t forget to treat yourself!)

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How to deal with houseguests

How to deal with houseguests

There are times when you might find yourself with friends or family staying under your roof. Depending on the situation, you might be excited and happy about this--and a bit stressed out. Look, it's not normal to spend 24 hours a day with someone. Ok, maybe your...

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Pushing buttons: dealing with people who antagonize you

Pushing buttons: dealing with people who antagonize you

I’m a member of several Facebook groups for HSPs and I see this topic come up a lot: People will describe a co-worker, family member, or a stranger on the internet who says things that they disagree with so strongly that they get angry...and sometimes they verbally...

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The superpower of smell

The superpower of smell

A few years ago, I was standing in my kitchen and I faintly smelled something. Something bad. I said to Jim, “Do you smell that?” He says no. Now I’m on a mission. “I swear I smell something bad. Where the heck is that coming from?” I mumbled to myself. If you are...

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Anticipatory Grief

Anticipatory Grief

Anticipatory grief is a grief reaction that occurs before an impending loss, typically, the death of someone close to you. Anyone can experience it. But for HSPs, anticipatory grief can be extremely intense.

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