A highly sensitive person can be almost limitless, saying “yes” to virtually everything, as he or she is a perfectionist, meticulous and conscientious. Afraid of making mistakes or of not being good enough, of not pleasing everyone. To others, these these properties may seem enchanting,  – until the sensitive person himself or herself is worn…

HSP is short for Highly Sensitive Person. Elaine Aron, Ph.D., concluded  in 1997 an extensive study that led to the conclusionthat high-sensitivity is a personality trait in 15 -20% of the population. Being highly sensitive means being very sensitive, very receptive to impressions, dutyful, perfectionist. This means that we process larger amounts of information than…

Why this blog? Oh, and why me? I discovered HSP when counselling a young girl who clearly lacked self-confidence for all the wrong reasons. I searched for information and found not only her, but also myself. And since then I have discovered a world of people who think there is something wrong with them just…

Many highly sensitive people tell me that they are always told not to be so sensitive. This constant reminder makes them thin they have to do something about it. Well, you CAN do something, but you can’t mot be sensitive. So you have to protect yourself. Other sensitivities are more acceptable out there. Like skin…