You know that
you are a highly sensitive person (HSP), or maybe you are starting to realize
that you may be. Either way, there are basic choices you can make in your daily
life to help yourself navigate the minefields of life.
1. Make Boundaries
Boundaries come in many forms. The first and most
important is to make boundaries in your relationships. Surround
yourself with people that do not create more stress for you. However, this also
means letting those you love to know when they are creating more anxiety in
your life.
The second type of boundary is one of time and space.
If you know that a jam-packed schedule will create tension in your day, do your
best to plan your schedule to allow breathing room between meetings or
activities. Or give yourself a lunch break away from people and places so you
can reset.
2. Be Mindful
Again, there are many ways to be mindful. You can be
mindful of your schedule, but you can also be mindful of what you allow into
your mind. Consider practicing meditation, either guided or on your own, or try
yoga in the privacy of your own home. YouTube is a great place to find guided
meditation and beginner yoga practices.
3. Areas of Relaxation
Create areas of relaxation in your life. Your home and
office (if you have a private one), should be areas you feel comfortable, safe,
and not triggered by anything. This can be soothing lights, sounds, and scents.
4. Self-Care
Self-care is more than pedicures, massages, and
guilty-pleasure TV shows. However, if all those things help you relax, go for
it! Self-care is as basic as eating nutritious meals that fuel your body and
mind, drinking water, getting plenty of sleep. Also, not over-doing it on
things that make your body go crazy like caffeine or sugary foods. Simple
self-care can go a long way and help give you the energy to practice self-care
in other forms, such as setting boundaries.
5. Know Yourself
You know what causes you stress, so do your best to avoid
those. If you do not know what your triggers are, you should work at being more
mindful, so you can find the pressure points. Consider keeping a journal and
writing about your feelings when you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious. This
may allow you to uncover what is causing the tension and you can avoid those in
the future. Knowing yourself and your triggers will allow you to better achieve
the first four tips in this article so you can be your best self.
Being a highly
sensitive person is nothing to be ashamed of. It merely means you need to know
yourself a little better and take steps to prepare yourself every day. Through
the process of learning to better care for yourself, you may just find that you
are stronger and more resilient than you thought.
I Hope This Helps You, Let Me Know...
Kind Regards,
Steven Morton
Founder-Marketing Mastermind Tips
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