Self-Care

Who is the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

Who is the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is someone who has the four distinctive traits DOES: (D) Depth of Processing, (O) Overstimulation, (E) Emotional Reactivity & Empathy, and (S) Sensitivity to Subtle Stimuli. HSPs help our society become more empathic, reflective, and interconnected. Learn more about life as an HSP and their specific needs.

Juggling Too Many Balls? Which to Keep and Which to Drop

Juggling Too Many Balls? Which to Keep and Which to Drop

Juggling many tasks and responsibilities is HARD. Prioritize tasks before making irreparable mistakes by identifying which of these juggled “balls” are made of rubber, glass, or wood.

Power of Perspective: Cycle or Spiral?

Power of Perspective: Cycle or Spiral?

You may feel sometimes like you’re going in circles - expending so much energy, time, and resources to change, only to find yourself in the same place all over again. As more time goes on, you feel like the future is bleak - what’s the point of trying, if it’s going to be the same? Perhaps what’s the issue is not what’s happening but how you perceive what’s happening. What if you ARE actually changing?

Reducing Stress with the React or Respond Chart

Reducing Stress with the React or Respond Chart

The part of your brain that helps you make wise, sound decisions to manage stress is the very part that also shuts down when you pass a certain threshold. Keep yourself grounded and balanced with this handy worksheet!

How to Help a Loved One Ground: Sensory Recall

How to Help a Loved One Ground: Sensory Recall

If your loved ones are feeling really overwhelmed with “big feelings” like anxiety, anger, or sadness, here’s one way to help them anchor themselves to the present and reduce stress using the five senses.

Necessary Endings: Give Up to Move Forward

Necessary Endings: Give Up to Move Forward

Though goodbyes are just as essential to life as hellos, many tend to avoid them for various reasons. Find out what reasons may be holding you back so you know how to move forward!