A Holiday Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) - aka Sensory Sensitive People / 2024
A Holiday Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) - aka Sensory Sensitive People / 2024

Hello dear HSPs & friends/family of HSPs!! We are rapidly approaching a time of year I absolutely LOVE - the holidays!! I thoroughly enjoy the lights + decor + just about everything holiday related. It’s a magical time; isn’t it? My gift guide may be used for Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, Valentine’s Day or any day you like!! You may choose to gift someone else &/or your beautiful self!! I hope some of the ideas below will be purrfect for your loved ones & for YOU!!

While I highly recommend shopping your local, independent stores/artists, Etsy & farmers’ markets, etc., I’m linking many of my ideas here to Amazon - for the ease factor. But, please remember to shop locally too. I definitely have a soft spot in my heart for women-owned small businesses.

Also, a reminder about HSPs and what we need to flourish: HSPs need to check in with ourselves often. It’s imperative to keep our nervous systems as regulated as possible. Oftentimes, this is a challenging task. HSPs relish quiet, peaceful environments + meaningful 1:1 convos + lots of down time + so much more. Most of us love to write, journal & reflect. We value growth + harmony + being able to live life in our own unique (HSP) way - with the least amount of stress & pressure as is possible in modern society. Approximately 80% of us are introverts.; tuning inward is one of our superpowers.

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Life Lessons *Revisited* - with love, from a Highly Sensitive Soul, INFP & Cat Lover
Life Lessons *Revisited* - with love, from a Highly Sensitive Soul, INFP & Cat Lover

Hello World!

It has been a minute since I’ve written a blog post - & that’s okay! I gave myself permission to take a break. Life has been very, very full - to say the least! During this past year,

  • I navigated an unexpected & extra challenging move (which turned out to be a blessing!)

  • Landed a side gig (twice!) to help pay the bills while slowly/spaciously growing my biz (a story in & of itself!)

  • Helped support a loved one through a painful divorce - a nightmare, actually - (definitely an eye-opener on multiple levels)

  • Lost a beloved kitty cat/BFF who peacefully crossed the Rainbow Bridge - in my presence & in our new living room; rest in peace, sweet Sally Meow

All the while, I tried my absolute best to take care of myself. Like many (all?) HSPs, I require more sleep & down time than other folks. Quality sleep is medicine for me; I really can’t do without it whilst continuing to THRIVE! I also need plenty of quiet time to ponder, daydream, write/journal, think & simply BE. (I’ve been teased throughout my life - mostly, but not always, in a good natured fashion - about the amount of sleep I require & how highly I prioritize sleep. You know what? No excuses. No shame. It’s what I need, & that is that. #Self-Care)

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Stress Relief + Self Care Reminders For HSPs
Stress Relief + Self Care Reminders For HSPs

If you’re an HSP, you’ve probably realized by now that you need ample “down time” - time to reflect & simply “be” (rather than being compulsively “busy.”) This time is vital for us (it’s our cornerstone) because it allows us the opportunity to truly & deeply connect with ourselves. HSPs require this kind of quality time every single day. It’s sacred & hallowed time which helps us both decompress & fill up our cups - in order to be able to connect lovingly & generously with our families, friends, communities & world.

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Practical Tips to Help HSPs Cope With The Pandemic (& Other Life Stressors)
Practical Tips to Help HSPs Cope With The Pandemic (& Other Life Stressors)

No doubt; these are VERY stressful times for most humans on our planet. If you’re feeling sad, angry, frustrated, frightened, hopeless, heartbroken, overwhelmed or all of the above, please know there are many types of support available for you. This blog post is one way I can offer support; I hope my words, thoughts & suggestions bring you some comfort & serenity - now & in the future.

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