Do you know that feeling over being completely overwhelmed, being fully aware of it but somehow unable to stop, pause and relax? Due to our sensitivity, as HSP we not only process a lot more external stimuli from the world and the people around us, we’re also much more aware…

I have been an entrepreneur for about eight years now. Full-time in the first five years full-time, part-time during the last years. I worked part-time in my business and part-time in employment. Being a solopreneur can feel lonely at times, at least for me. …

Recently in one of our conversations a dear friend of mine asked ‘So, what is it like to live with a chronic illness? Can pain shift over the years and become less?’ I had to think for a while, because how do you explain? I don’t experience my illness the…

25% (!) of the children in the Netherlands have a chronic condition — In my country, 1 in 4 children/young adults up to the age of 25 has a chronic health condition. That is, an illness that lasts longer than three months or a condition which symptoms recur several times in a year, for a longer period of time. One in four children…

is a quote from Dean Koontz. And I believe he’s right, only intuition is also hearing, sensing, or knowing. Your intuition doesn’t just call for your attention by images, it can be anything: a song on the radio, a conversation you hear at the bus stop, a sudden understanding, a…

How do you keep going, as a highly sensitive person, in yet another corona lockdown? We have been dealing with this major challenge for almost two years now. You may notice that many people are getting frustrated and depressed. …

As Highly Sensitive People we often talk about the need (or wish) to set better boundaries. Most of the time, in my experience, this happens when we feel people are expecting or demanding too much of us. …

You’re more than your job. You’re more than your relationships. You’re more than the house you live in. You’re more than your bank account. You’re more than your looks. You’re more than the targets you meet. And I could go on and on with this list.. Are you struggling? Do you feel insecure…

You know that moment just before you fall asleep? You’re not really awake anymore, and you’re not fully asleep yet? I sometimes feel as if I’m floating. Last night it felt as if I was looking down at my body lying on the bed. I could see that it was tired. It needed rest. There were some body parts that need extra care and attention. They seemed to have a…