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Society and Culture
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Articles, discussions, and resources about the intersection of culture and high sensitivity. Exploring how we can use high sensitivity and creativity to change the world around us, and the impact of an insensitive world on our collective human nervous system.
Embrace Change Without Burning Out (with Felicity Morse)
This month in The Haven, our focus has been around embracing change—how we navigate it, what holds us back, and why it’s so often accompanied…
Gentleness Builds Strength From The Inside-Out
Gentleness is not weakness. “We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and…
Collective Narcissism and Highly Sensitive People
The term narcissism is thrown around frequently—often as a way to dismiss those who think differently or challenge our views. But while individual narcissism can…
Creating Analogue Space for the Soul (with Mandy Thompson)
Mandy Thompson has long been a friend of The Haven. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise of the world, or struggled to find…
Get Beneath the Labels on The Myers-Briggs Test (with Bo Miller)
In this week’s podcast I chat with Bo Miller, who is an author, blogger, podcaster, introvert, and certified Myers-Briggs practitioner. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)…
How “Quiet People” are Often Misread and Misunderstood
If there’s one thing to know about quiet people, it’s that your first impression of them is probably wrong. Yet, if there’s one thing that…
High Sensitivity in The Workplace: Step Beyond The Stereotypes
In 2017, I interviewed someone about his journey to discovering that he is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and how this insight transformed his experience…
The Extrovert Ideal: How Cultural Norms Affect Introverts and Highly Sensitive People
Introverts are sometimes misunderstood as being “shy,” “socially awkward,” or “antisocial.” In contrast, the extrovert ideal tends to praise those who are outgoing, possibly leading…
Highly Sensitive People And The Workplace (with Tracy Cooper)
For highly sensitive people (HSPs), many elements of modern workplace can feel like a sensory bombardment. Open-plan offices, relentless deadlines, and competitive environments often clash…
Building an Online Business as an Introvert (with Danny Iny)
Starting and running a successful online business is no small feat, but for introverts, the journey often brings unique challenges and rewards. I had the…