What is a Gentle Rebel?
Gentleness is an act of rebellion in a hostile world. But what does it mean to be a "gentle rebel"?
Tag: Wellbeing
Starting with Purpose: How Highly Sensitive People Develop Differently
You’ve probably come across Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a theory suggesting that people develop through a sequence of needs, from basic survival to self-actualisation. However,…
If Life is Short…
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, Tweeted, “Life is short. And if life is short, then moving quickly matters. Launch the product. Write the book.…
When Things Don’t Turn Out As You Hoped (with Cameron Airen)
How do you respond when things don’t turn out as you hoped they would? It was lovely to pause for a chat with my friend,…
Polyvagal Theory and The Highly Sensitive Nervous System (with Justin Sunseri)
Do you ever feel overwhelmed and confused by the unending conveyor belt of new labels, healing methods, and training programmes, all professing to be the…
Using Coherent Breathing to Support a Highly Sensitive Nervous System (In The Courtyard With Emily Agnew)
For highly sensitive people, managing daily stressors and stimulation can be a persistent challenge. The heightened responsiveness of the nervous system means that stimulation—whether emotional,…
Reframing Our Story Through The Lens of Sensitivity
This post was inspired by my invitation to take part in the ​HSP Awakening Virtual Summit​ (October 2023). It contained a range of talks looking…
Somewhere to Reframe Our Stories
Stories help us navigate, explain, and understanding life. They allow us to interpret events and experiences, position ourselves relative to one another, and reframe situations…
Just Because It Works, It Doesn’t Mean It Works FOR YOU
Just because something works, it doesn’t necessarily mean it works for everyone. We live in a world full of advice, solutions, and fixes. But sometimes,…
Do You Ever Feel Guilty For Taking Up Space?
A recent Photoyoga exercise sparked a fascinating Haven discussion about taking up space in the world and how uncomfortable some of us find it at…