The science behind empathy shows that the brains of hypersensitive people and empaths are connected for other people.

Being sensitive is NOT being fragile. I would really like us to stop associating sensitivity with fragility.

There are simply days when you wake up on the wrong foot and you don't know why.

Open letter to the ones who don’t always understand me…

Let’s take a look at the dark little sides of highly sensitive people. Surprised that we do have dark sides? Why should we? Many HSP carry shame for how they feel - but some also hide behind it. Sensitivity is not a free pass for victimhood, avoidance, or making excuses. This post is not here to coddle, but to wake you up. If you’re using “I’m just sensitive” to avoid growth, this message is for you.

Being sensitive doesn't mean being pushed around and letting anyone else take advantage of you, of course, and that goes for everyone. And let’s clear up another common misconception: being sensitive doesn’t mean resigning yourself to the role of a perpetual victim. Absolutely not.

One of the great characteristics associated with high sensitivity is empathy. Empathy is undeniably a very beautiful quality which gives us the ability to put ourselves in the place of others and to feel their feelings and emotions. But empathy has also its dark sides...

Let's take inventory together of the few big little struggles that most highly sensitive people can experience, and relate with.

If the title of this article appealed to you, maybe it resonated with you and you are one of those many who suffer from impostor syndrome. Let's dive in in the whys and how to break free from it.

High sensitivity isn't a flaw. It's a profound way of experiencing the world. From emotional intensity and deep empathy to sensory overwhelm and intuitive thinking, being a highly sensitive person (HSP) comes with both challenges and hidden gifts. In this article, we explore 15 key signs to help you recognize if you are highly sensitive, understand how it affects your life, and why this unique trait might actually be your greatest strength.