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Healthy Habits, Self-Care, Self-Management

The Best Morning Routine for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

As HSPs, we possess a heightened sensitivity to external stimuli, including emotions, noise, and visual input. It often leads us to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. However, being an HSP can be great. That is if we learn to understand our needs and develop effective self-management strategies and healthy habits to help us maintain emotional balance. One such strategy is the…

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Healthy Habits, Self-Care, Self-Management

9 Self-care Habits for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

Being a highly sensitive person (HSP) comes with many challenges and can oftentimes be perceived as a burden. But being sensitive is not a flaw. If anything, high sensitivity can be a superpower. That is if we learn to understand ourselves and manage our behavior and emotions appropriately. Consequently, embracing our sensitivity as a strength and prioritizing self-care can lead…

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Chronic Illness - AIP, Healthy Habits, Self-Care

I Have Sjogren’s Syndrome And This Is How I Deal With Severe Dry Eyes

I struggle with Sjogren Syndrome and dry eyes are a constant challenge. One of the perks of having a chronic illness (like rheumatoid arthritis), is that these illnesses rarely come alone. Enter: Sjogren syndrome. I thought extreme thirst and dry mouth were annoying… wait until you have to deal with severe dry eyes. It ain’t no walk in the park.…

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Healthy Habits, Self-Care

Spring Cleaning Your Vagina: The Do’s and Don’ts of Vaginal Self-Care [According to Experts]

With spring just around the corner, and my lady parts cocooned in their winter fur, I think now is the perfect time to dive into the topic of spring cleaning… our vaginas! Research has shown that hygiene influences the way we perceive ourselves. This means that good personal hygiene can improve our self-esteem and confidence. So, rather than write about…

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