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An Intuitive Introvert Redefines Typical: The New Normal Is Sensitive, Reflective and Recharged
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An Intuitive Introvert Redefines Typical: The New Normal Is Sensitive, Reflective and Recharged

Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Parenting, Personal Coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships

An Intuitive Introvert Redefines Typical: The New Normal Is Sensitive, Reflective and Recharged

By Brenda Knowles|2016-07-15T14:50:11-05:00February 26th, 2016|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Parenting, Personal Coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: HSP, introvert, Jayson Gaddis, motherhood, persona growth, personal evolution, rat race, reflection, sensitive person, space to live, suburban living, suburban mothers|

I don't know if I could make it as a 'normal' person. I sincerely don't think I could work a 40+ hour/week office job, raise kids, maintain my home, nurture a romantic relationship and keep up social ties. My nervous system begs for calm. I do everything so deeply and with such conscientiousness, I believe I would [...]

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Stop Settling for Mediocrity: Jump from Comfortable to Incomparable
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Stop Settling for Mediocrity: Jump from Comfortable to Incomparable

Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Processing Divorce, Relationships

Stop Settling for Mediocrity: Jump from Comfortable to Incomparable

By Brenda Knowles|2016-03-16T09:15:34-05:00February 5th, 2016|Categories: Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Processing Divorce, Relationships|Tags: choosing a career path, fostering growth, healthy relationships, introvert coaching, leaping into the unknown, M. Scott Peck, personal coaching, personal evolution, personal growth, polar plunge, real love, Steve Harvey jump speech, taking risks, The Road Less Traveled, uncertainty|

I do this thing where I let myself stay in the shower after doing all the necessary sudsing and rinsing. I stay blissfully immersed in the hot water until the current song on the radio is over. Sometimes that gives me an extra three minutes of glorious steamy reflection time and sometimes it gives me 30 seconds. [...]

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Love Without Dependency: Taking the Road Less Traveled and Finding Peace
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Love Without Dependency: Taking the Road Less Traveled and Finding Peace

Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships

Love Without Dependency: Taking the Road Less Traveled and Finding Peace

By Brenda Knowles|2016-01-29T11:00:37-06:00January 29th, 2016|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: aging parents, caring for elderly parents, co-dependency, dependency, introvert, introvert relationships, M. Scott Peck, passive dependency, personal evolution, personal growth, relationships, The Road Less Traveled|

The nursing home smell permeates the still air, a saliva suction machine rests next to the bed and my mom, not looking anything like herself, sits in a hospital-grade recliner . She wears fashion-less comfort clothes, no makeup and no bra. She has her mean face on and is jabbing her finger in my direction. I haven't done something right. I can't [...]

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Permission to be Introverted, Sensitive and Different:Thanks to Adele, Jason Mraz and a Non-Mainstream Upbringing
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Permission to be Introverted, Sensitive and Different:Thanks to Adele, Jason Mraz and a Non-Mainstream Upbringing

Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships

Permission to be Introverted, Sensitive and Different:Thanks to Adele, Jason Mraz and a Non-Mainstream Upbringing

By Brenda Knowles|2017-01-18T15:10:30-06:00December 18th, 2015|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: Adele, artistry, divorced parents, emotions, HSP, INFJ, INFP, Introversion, introvert, intuitive, Jason Mraz, motherhood, parenting as an introvert, personal growth, self-actualization|

Adele I sit watching Adele Live in New York City. I should be working but I can't resist the chance to get lost in her voice and presence. The British singer's return after a four-year absence, feels like a much-needed drink for the authentically and artistically thirsty. I watch and listen as the curtain goes up and she [...]

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Do You Rescue or Empower People? How to be Most Helpful
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Do You Rescue or Empower People? How to be Most Helpful

Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships

Do You Rescue or Empower People? How to be Most Helpful

By Brenda Knowles|2015-12-11T15:07:44-06:00December 11th, 2015|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: boundaries, bullying, emotional boundaries, emotional rescuing, empaths, empathy, energy boundaries, highly sensitive, HSP, introverts and energy, Jenna Avery, motivational interviewing, parenting, personal development|

I have a tendency to rescue people. I want to protect them from negativity and emotional hurt. As a sensitive person, it is easy for me to empathize with anyone falling victim to sarcasm or cutting remarks. If I perceive someone's light being dimmed or snuffed out, my claws come out and Mama Bear arrives. I know a certain [...]

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7 Triggers of Over-stimulation and Over-sensitivity: How to Manage Them So You Can Be With People
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7 Triggers of Over-stimulation and Over-sensitivity: How to Manage Them So You Can Be With People

Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Processing Divorce, Relationships

7 Triggers of Over-stimulation and Over-sensitivity: How to Manage Them So You Can Be With People

By Brenda Knowles|2015-09-22T16:05:56-05:00September 4th, 2015|Categories: Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Processing Divorce, Relationships|Tags: divorce, highly sensitive person, HSP, Introversion, introvert, Over sensitivity, over-stimulation, relationships, Stress, stress and relationships, too sensitive|

NY Magazine We rode along the Dakota Trail near the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka. My man and I rode out front on his fun red tandem bike. My kids trailed behind us like teenage ducklings. We waved and rang our bells at neighbors we passed and strangers who smiled. The sun shone through the trees overhead and a cool [...]

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