Mar 14, 2020
TITLE
5 Ways to Thrive As a Highly Sensitive Person During
COVID-19
GUEST
Solo episode
EPISODE OVERVIEW
Brene Brown said we can heal together during this time. I
talk about how the Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP, may be
impacted right now with COVID-19, but more importantly, I talk
about ways we can thrive and really take care of ourselves during
this time. In spite of the big feels we may be having, we CAN
make choices to help us feel connected and supported. Let’s
use our HSP Glue to come together and heal.
HIGHLIGHTS
- I am not an expert; nor am I a healthcare official—this is my
opinion
- As Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), we most likely will be
processing more than usual
- It may take more time to figure out how we are feeling about
COVID-19 and all of the ramifications
- It can be difficult to live with so much uncertainty
- Empathy overload
- We may be feeling things in our bodies, or feel like we’re
buzzing, but not know exactly what it is
- We may be more fearful, irritable, weepy, disconnect, using
things for comfort (food, electronics, exercise, wine, online
shopping etc.)
- Use lots of mindfulness and self-compassion
- We may want to go dark and disappear
- Please check in with yourself and see if that’s what you really
need
- It’s easy to create a story in our heads about how what we’re
feeling is too much. This is a time to come together and create
support and community
- We need to find ways to honor our feelings AND consciously
acknowledge what IS working
- 5 Ways to take care of ourselves
- Get accurate information
- I’ve been going to the CDC
- Be mindful of where you’re getting your information
- PLEASE do NOT talk about your adult fears in front of your
children!
- We adults need places to process our fears—with other
adults
- Find ways to give your kids answers to the questions they ask,
but they are looking to us to know everything is going to be
ok
- Consciously curate what you’re consuming
- When you consume
- What you consume
- How long you consume
- Unfriend/unfollow
- E-mail/social media/friends
- Create positive things to consume
- Things that make you laugh, are light, positive and maintain
balance
- Ask for suggestions for books, movies, podcasts, music
playlists
- Engage in creative activities
- Spend time with animals, children, loved ones, friends
- Spirituality
- Plan with calmness
- Work, childcare, homeschooling, logistics, care of aging
parents, logistics etc.
- Designate the amount of time (when/where you will plan)
- Plan with a buddy
- Make a planning sandwich—positive, plan, positive
- Get support/Create community
- Zoom call for the closed fb group
- Many therapists and coaches are moving to telehealth
- Connect with your friends/family via Skype, WhatsApp, Voxer,
MarcoPolo
- See how your community is supporting others
- We get a sense of connection through service
- Ask for help/support—it allows others to feel good and focus on
something outside of themselves
- Self-Care
- Sleep
- Nutrition
- Gentle loving movement
- Get outside
- Dance, laugh, play, meditate, yoga (yoga with Adriene)
- Spend time with people that make you happy
- Ask for help and support
- Tend to your spiritual needs—meditation or prayer or time in
nature
PODCAST HOST
Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping
them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived
shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker, who is passionate about providing education to help
HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts
they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs
providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for
HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills
(identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing
with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a
lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).
LINKS
Yoga with Adriene-- https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
Marco Polo-- https://www.marcopolo.me/
Whatsapp-- https://www.whatsapp.com/
Voxer-- https://www.voxer.com/individuals
Skype-- https://www.skype.com/en/
10 Tilts for Parenting during the CaronaVirus--
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156721476846423&set=a.114668386422&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Brene Brown Getting Well Together or Staying Sick Together--
https://www.facebook.com/brenebrown/photos/a.194293500585767/3287297457952007/?type=3&theater&ifg=1
HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/
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