Are you an empath or an HSP? Learn to use your high sensitivity as a gift and not as a curse. Find out the ways to cope with overwhelm and anxiety.

Science Reveals Why Social Interaction Is So Difficult for Introverts and Empaths

Common sense tells us that introverts and empaths have a hard time with social interaction, but is there any scientific basis to this? Both introverts and empaths find social interaction draining at the best of times, and require frequent periods of downtime, where they can be alone and can recharge…

HSP: 13 Life-Changing Ways for Sensitive People to Survive in the Modern World

If you are an HSP, or Highly Sensitive Person, you probably already know that life in modern society can become challenging at times. Do you find that you're always crying at those dog adoption ads on TV, or overthinking that throwaway comment that your coworker made? Those who know you…

7 Underlying Anxiety Causes That Are Hidden Deep Inside Your Mind and Body

There are many anxiety causes that aren’t that obvious. After all, it is a complicated disease. It took decades of my life to understand my diagnosis of anxiety. While battling bipolar disorder and PTSD, I discovered symptoms that just didn’t line up. Even during my bouts of mania, some of…

7 Reasons Emotional Sensitivity Is a Real Superpower

Emotional sensitivity can be hard to bear, however, used wisely, it can be a superpower that can change your life in amazing ways. Sensitivity can make life feel difficult. Emotionally sensitive people feel others' emotions, can be compulsive people-pleasers, are easily hurt and can be manipulated into putting others' needs before…

Your Intuitive Thinking Is Stronger Than Average If You Can Relate to These 6 Experiences

Many people experience intuitive thinking without realizing. The good news is that you can harness this gift to achieve extraordinary things in your life. Many people are not aware that they are capable of intuitive thinking. This is often because we have grown up in a rational or religious environment. We…

5 Reasons Bouts of Depression Are More Common in Empaths and Highly Sensitive People

When HSP’s and empaths are unable to get away from environments that stress them, or to get time alone, they can experience bouts of depression. Empaths and highly sensitive people (HSP’s) are often over-stimulated by their environment. They are very sensitive to other people’s behavior, moods and actions. Noisy and chaotic environments can…

Empath Child: Signs That Your Kid Is One and How to Help Them Thrive

It is vital to recognize and support an empath child if they are to be happy and grow up able to make the most of their gift. Empathy is not always an easy gift to have. Many adult empaths remember being labeled as needy, over-sensitive and emotional when they were children. When we are not…