It is fascinating to me how many people think we can “forget” the past and move on by just saying the words – “I’m moving on now.” I am...
The difference between being highly sensitive, and being highly reactive to triggers
If you’re reading this article, I’m guessing that you are someone who identifies with having a sensitive nervous system. Maybe you’re an HSP or Empath. And perhaps you feel...
Survival Mechanisms
Dr Gabor Mate is a medical practitioner who does excellent, enlightening work in the field of disease and addictions. His main point is that every addiction and serious...
Permission for Self-Care
Do you struggle with the idea of doing something for yourself? Maybe even more than that: do you struggle to give yourself permission to rest? Really truly rest – doing...
Someone might get angry!
Fear of conflict goes deep for many of us, especially for sensitive introverts. Imagine a situation where you did experience conflict. It might have been with a boss, a...
Performance Anxiety
Last week I went to an organ recital in Christ Church, Spitalfields. It was the largest organ in the UK for about 100 years. The hour-long performance was a very special...