Light sensitivity is common among HSPs — from overhead fluorescent lights at work to sunlight coming through the bedroom window.

Highly sensitive people need a bit of extra emotional armor to take on emotionally charged events.

HSPs may be more sensitive to constructive criticism, because they feel things more deeply than others.

Knowing what triggers you — and having a plan for when you find yourself in a stressful situation — can help you feel less overwhelmed.

HSPs may be more sensitive to constructive criticism, because they feel things more deeply than others.

HSPs often feel like they’re different from other people, but when they have a trusted community, they nourish themselves with human connection.

Particularly for highly sensitive people, a play ethic helps reduce overstimulation and increase a sense of calm.

For a long time, I felt like there was something wrong with me. But then I learned to reclaim my high sensitivity as a positive trait rather than a flaw.

When I learned I’m a highly sensitive person, it felt as if an instructional manual had been recovered.

Distress tolerance is the key to managing stress in a healthy way, which is particularly important for highly sensitive people.

Living as an HSP is not easy, and each day can be exhausting. But adopting an anxious dog has proven to be therapeutic for my sensitive soul.

When you hit your 30s, chances are your priorities will change, making it easier to see the upside of…