Entries by benitaesposito

The Problem with Perfectionism and Pleasing for HSPs

High-achieving Highly Sensitive People value excellence. They are tender souls who do their best to create healthy loving relationships. They want to make the world a better place. The problem is: they may lose themselves while helping others.

Authentic Power: A Solution to Workplace Stress for HSPs

Do you feel stressed because you have too much work to do? You’re not alone. Several of my high achieving highly sensitive clients have complained about stress due to work demands — especially during the Holidays. Exhaustion compromises their immune systems. Insomnia visits too frequently. Burnout hovers over the horizon like smog on a hot summer […]

Conscious Creating Class

Conscious Creating Webinar and monthly group Conscious Creating Classes Location: Zoom . Are these Life Coaching events right for you?  . Are you a high-achieving person? You’re smart, and you’ve got great ideas. But … ‘ •           You yearn for more fulfillment. You want to reach more of your full potential.  •       […]

Why do HSPs often struggle?

My highly sensitive clients yearn to show up as their Authentic Selves, but it’s difficult for them. Why? There are several reasons. Can you relate to any of these? Highly sensitive people (HSPs) want harmony in relationships so they shy away from expressing their Authentic Self because it might cause conflicts. Instead, they try to […]

Self-care for High-achieving HSPs: Morgan’s story

I share stories about high-achieving Highly Sensitive People on the Hero’s Journey hoping they will inspire you to create a truly fulfilling life rooted in your Authentic Self. If you are not fulfilled, it may be because you conformed to what your family, your culture, or an outdated version of yourself thought was best for […]

Help for Empaths: Motivational Interviewing Part 3

Do you know one of the things I admire most about Highly Sensitive Introverts? We naturally want to help people. It’s our nature to be empathic. When our loved ones hurt, we hurt. Our heart goes out to them. If they’re anxious, we’re anxious to a certain extent. Research reveals that emotions are contagious. The downside of empathy […]

The Downside of Advice-giving: Motivational Interviewing Part I

. “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day.  If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” – unknown   When our loved ones experience problems, it’s only natural that we want to help resolve their troubles. Empathic sensitive people are smart and we’ve learned a […]

HSP Assertiveness Training Group

My highly sensitive clients tell me that they want to show up as their Authentic Selves, but it’s difficult for them. Why? They want to please people and not ruffle feathers. They shy away from conflict. 

Unbridled: Finding My Innermost Self

The following story took place at my Deep Emotional Healing Breathwork Retreat. My client attended individual sessions for about one year for issues related to self-esteem, career, trauma and relationships. She’d been making steady progress, and the groundwork had been laid for a giant leap. You’ll hear the story from my client’s point of view. […]