by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Feb 5, 2025 | Highly Sensitive Person
Maybe it’s the new year and the expectations that come with it. Perhaps it’s the remnants of last year that get mushed into January. And perhaps it’s a mish-mash of everything that has me feeling like a victim of my high sensitivity instead of its beneficiary. It...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 28, 2025 | Disordered Eating
In a world where kale is king and quinoa reigns supreme, it’s easy to get caught up in food rules, healthy-lifestyle, and “clean eating” hype. But what happens when your pursuit of a “perfect” diet takes over your life? Enter orthorexia, a condition...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Nov 21, 2024 | Body Image Issues, Highly Sensitive Person
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) have a unique take on the world. They experience things differently and feel things much more intensely than their less sensitive counterparts. Heightened sensitivity, for example, greatly impacts how Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Oct 31, 2024 | Disordered Eating
Halloween is a season within a season, filled with costumes, community spirit, autumn decorations, and, of course, candy. Whether we’re talking candy corn, Snickers, Reeses, Hershey bars, or Good n’ Plenty, candy and Halloween go hand-in-hand. But beware of...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Oct 7, 2024 | Highly Sensitive Person
A child’s school years create memories and impact future success and happiness. How children are taught and the nature of their educational environments are important, especially for certain populations. Specifically, finding the best school for a Highly Sensitive...