• Sesitive and proud
17. 11. 2019

Scatterbrain

What’s so wrong about being a scatterbrain? I woke up this morning with a word buzzing in my brain. That is not unusual, but still. This word was exactly the one the title...

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01. 05. 2018

The extravert and the quiet

An extravert myself, I have always questioned the popular description of an introvert: Someone who energizes from alone-time and deep reflection, as opposed to the ever-energetic, outgoing extravert.  How wonderful, then, to find...

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07. 05. 2016

You won the lottery!

Fancy winning first prize in the national lottery. One million pounds or dollars or euros or whatever currency you choose. So much money that you have no idea what to do with it....

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29. 03. 2016

Science vs spirituality

I saw this discussion in an hsp group, and felt like sharing my thoughts here, as it clearly is important to many highly sensitive people. These are my thoughts on science vs sprirtuality....

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22. 03. 2015

Kirsten’ story

Today I would like to share the story of Kirsten, who for 20 years was in and out of hospital for various mental diseases and disorders. I want to share it, because she isn’t...

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08. 07. 2014

FIGHT, FLIGHT OR FREEZE – how to handle childen’s stress

Experiencing acute stress gives a reaction that will vary from person to person. However, researchers have narrowed the reactions down to three, four or five. We’ll look into these, because: Highly sensitive persons...

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03. 05. 2013

An extra intelligence

I found myself in a situation where I had to explain the essence of being highly sensitive,  without turning it into a challenge in itself. Being human is a challenge. Being highly sensitive...

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16. 04. 2013

Setting limits

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,...

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14. 04. 2013

What is HSP?

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...

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14. 04. 2013

Why this blog?

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,...

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14. 04. 2013

Protect yourself

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...

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