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My Spinning World – life as an HSP

November 18, 2015

Well, I for one am really feeling the stress of world events. The world for this HSP is quite literally spinning around!

Emotions over the past few days have run the gamut through shock, horror, despair, sadness, anger, fear, which all added up to stress. I am most definitely wired to experience the symptoms of stress (and in the past burnout) physically first. Something physical shows up to warn me: a headache, upset stomach, muscle tension, insomnia and this time vertigo!

My world was quite literally spinning for a few hours last night. I know this was a direct result of stress, so I am paying attention and being gentle with myself today. Us HSPs soak up a lot of stress and tension from media coverage of world events; images, sounds, commentary all hit their mark. Remember to take care of yourself and create moments of peace and tranquillity.

Love Dr. T xx

You may also feel stress physically. If so, what are the warning signs that ‘hit’ you first?

Cultivate a peaceful heart

November 11, 2015

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Telegraph story on Highly Sensitive People

November 11, 2015

Here’s a great article from the Telegraph on what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person. At the bottom of the article (at the moment I read it) 2.6 million people had already ‘liked it’.

Click here to read: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/health-advice/highly-sensitive-people

Goodness, the 20% of HSP’s in the population (just in the US) make up a rather large and might I say, creative group.

Never underestimate the power of ‘not so loud’ people in your midst. We have an important role to play in business, interpersonal relationships and families.

Love, The Burnout Queens (two highly sensitive women and proud to be born as such) xx

PS: Don’t be shy! Leave us your comments if you think you are highly sensitive and how it has formed your opinion of yourself.

We Remember the Women

November 11, 2015

On November 11th We Remember the Women.

We Remember their devotion to family and the many losses they suffered as wives, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters.

We Remember their devotion to country as medics, nurses, ambulance drivers, factory workers, pilots, and military personnel.

We Remember them all, from the Great War to our current Campaigns. Their bravery and devotion is part of our freedom. XX

Outsmarting a Wet Umbrella, HSP Style

November 10, 2015

This HSP woman has had enough.

Have you ever been caught out in the rain and then had to stuff your dripping umbrella into your bag before going inside? Yeah, you know what happens after that don’t you? Everything inside that gorgeous tote gets soaked, soggy, damp and ugly to touch.

Well, I know an HSP woman who solved this dilemma in style. With this simple and really inexpensive trick she no longer leaves her umbrella at the shop door (to get taken) or drops it under her seat to soak the floor. No this savvy HSP stylist on a recent shopping trip found this brilliant solution. (I would never have thought of this)

This is actually a waterproof bottle holder bought at a kitchen shop for less than £1. Cut off the long strap (or leave it on for style) and it’s set to go. Cue the rain (which isn’t hard at this time of year). Now when that darn umbrella gets sopping wet, she puts it inside the waterproof pouch, locks it shut and puts the whole thing in her tote. When she gets back to the flat out it all comes and the inside of the tote is dry and preserved (no more pool of water at the bottom of the bag, no more diary unreadable, no more fried mobile). The added bonus is neon colours are easily seen inside the big bag so it’s super easy to find it.

Give it a whirl. It works. Thanks Dr T (our stylish HSP)