by Michaela | Jul 9, 2018 |
I’m a highly sensitive person. That means that I am sensitive to stimuli, particularly emotions, loud noises, smells, and busy environments. Nowadays, I know that my sensitivity comes with many advantages, but it wasn’t always this way. Before I knew that I am a...
by Michaela | Jul 3, 2018 |
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed while socializing that you just wanted to run and hide? A lot of introverts struggle with social overwhelm, especially during this time of year when there is so much going on. Trust me when I say that I am painfully familiar with this...
by Michaela | Jun 17, 2018 |
A fear of abandonment can be like the elephant in the room of a relationship. Its large and looming presence is always there, casting a shadow over your efforts to let in love and connection. You might find it hard to truly trust people and let them in because you...
by Michaela | Jun 4, 2018 |
Being a sensitive introvert like me isn’t always easy, especially when you struggle with emotional triggers. To be honest, I have been feeling triggered a lot lately, which means certain situations have caused a strong emotional response in me that seems...
by Michaela | May 29, 2018 |
As introverts we don’t usually like being the centre of attention, especially with people we don’t know very well. All sorts of social situations can make introverts shrink into the shadows and try to put on our invisibility cloak… too much small talk slowly burrowing...