Biz's BLOGFor Sensitive Wise Women
Resources and inspiration from Elizabeth Cush
Finding Joy and Peace During the Holidays —and Every Day
I want to share a few tips on finding some joy, peace, and gratitude this holiday season and beyond.
Tension is in the Air: And we Can Feel It!
Something needs to shift. And at times that feels overwhelming to me too. It feels too big for just one person to make a difference. So, I get stuck in the bigness of it all.
People Pleasing and Perfectionism
If you were raised in a family that didn’t know and understand HSPs, the messages you often heard were to shut down or control your feelings, control the over-stimulation and overwhelm, don’t be so sensitive. But you are sensitive! It’s an integral part of who you are, and it’s not something that needs “fixing!”
High Sensitivity, Meditation, and Mindfulness
I needed tools to help me slow down, listen, to turn inward. That’s where mindfulness and meditation come in.
Caring for the Caregiver
Taking care of your nervous system — taking care of yourself while you care for others — is important.
Spiraling: In A Good Way
What if instead of getting caught up in distress of the experience, we start to notice each time we come back to that worry or devalued sense of worth. Like the spiral in my picture above of the horseshoe crab.
The Power of Self-Compassion
Those long-heard messages around being tough, not wallowing in your feelings, and moving on, have deep roots. So, doing things differently—giving myself care and kindness—takes a lot of practice. And can feel just as uncomfortable as the memories and feelings of trauma.
The Gift of Self-Care
Making yourself a priority can be difficult anytime, but it's even harder during the holidays. This week, my post focuses on ways you can take care of yourself while managing the season's craziness.
