When I learned that I was a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) 20 years ago, it was a game changer. It transformed how I saw myself and the way I looked at my life-long struggles of over-thinking and soaking up the emotions of others. It also gave me a chance to appreciate my unique strengths, which I'd been quick to overlook.
While I related to the term Highly Sensitive Person, I struggled with the limited and sometimes negative connotation that the word "sensitive" carries. I wanted a descriptor that would recognize the gifts of intellectual curiosity, empathy, and intuition (to name a few) of Highly Sensitive People. "Intuitive Warrior" seemed to be a better fit.
In 2006, I became a Marriage and Family Therapist and, over time, realized that the people I was most passionate about (and best at) supporting were HSPs.
Now, after a decade of supporting dynamic, finely-tuned people, I've noticed a theme: HSPs tend to suffer from over-thinking, worry, overwhelm, and perfectionism. And they often don't know how to get the support they need to lessen the burden of these struggles.
I developedIntuitive Warrior courses and community as a heart-felt response to HSP's need for more knowledge and support. While it can seem like there's no way out of your spinning thoughts and painful feelings, there's a whole world of opportunity to live a happy life as a Highly Sensitive Person.
