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Is Society Designed for Extroverts?

Step into a classroom, a workplace, or a social gathering, and you’ll often see a pattern: those who speak the loudest, the fastest, and the most confidently tend to attract the most attention. Success is frequently tied to visibility. Job descriptions ask for ‘confident and outgoing’ individuals with ‘strong communication skills’. Schools praise students who…

Navigating the World as a Highly Sensitive Person: Practical Strategies for HSPs

Navigating the World as a Highly Sensitive Person: Practical Strategies for HSPs

In our previous post, we explored what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), how to identify if you are one, and the unique strengths and challenges associated with this trait. Now, let’s delve into practical strategies for navigating the world with confidence and ease, fostering a fulfilling and balanced life. These tips…

Understanding Highly Sensitive People: Embracing Strengths and Navigating Challenges
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Understanding Highly Sensitive People: Embracing Strengths and Navigating Challenges

In our journey through life, we encounter various personalities and traits that shape our interactions and experiences. One such trait, often misunderstood but incredibly significant, is high sensitivity. Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) make up roughly 15-20% of the population, embodying a unique set of characteristics that influence their perception and response to the world around…

Quiet-Inclusive Festivals for Introverted, Highly Sensitive, and Neurodiverse

Quiet-Inclusive Festivals for Introverted, Highly Sensitive, and Neurodiverse

Attending a festival can be a daunting prospect for those of us who are quieter, introverted, highly sensitive, or neurodiverse. The sheer scale, the noise, and the crowds can be overwhelming, potentially turning a joyful experience into a stressful one. Thankfully, the landscape of UK festivals appears to be evolving, and events like Glastonbury are…

How Expressive Art Can Help You To Be Yourself Around Others with Shelley Klammer

How Expressive Art Can Help You To Be Yourself Around Others with Shelley Klammer

Guest: Shelley Klammer, Expressive Arts Educator at Expressive Art Workshops Website | Instagram | Facebook   Rose Burch Hi friend. Welcome to the Quiet Connections podcast. Do you feel anxious and not good enough in social situations? Feel like you’re weird, broken or don’t fit in? You are not alone. Join Hayley and Stacie on…

Parenting Through Overwhelm & High Sensitivity with Natalie Brunswick

Parenting Through Overwhelm & High Sensitivity with Natalie Brunswick

Guest: Natalie Brunswick, Therapist at The Motherhood Map Website | Instagram | Facebook   Rose Burch: Hi friend, welcome to the Quiet Connections podcast. Do you feel anxious and not good enough in social situations? Feel like you’re weird, broken or don’t fit in. You are not alone. Join Hayley and Stacie on a journey…

7 great gifts for the sensitive person who hates clutter

7 great gifts for the sensitive person who hates clutter

You know how messy your mind can feel when you’re surrounded by ‘things’? When the totality of your possessions becomes overwhelming, it chips away at your wellbeing. But, did you know you don’t need to be drowning in a sea of stuff for this to take effect? Some of us are more sensitive to this…