Whether you consider yourself to be a highly  sensitive person, an empath, an introvert,  

or you would just like some tips for taking good  care of yourself and your well-being, then you're  

gonna get some good tips and strategies here.  These are also things that I have personally been  

practicing myself and they have been very helpful  for my mental, emotional and physical health.

I've made a bunch of videos about being sensitive  before. What it means to have the high sensitivity  

trait. How we are different from non-highly  sensitive people. Why our brain and nervous system  

works differently and all of that stuff. So if  you want to learn more about it, I will leave some  

of these videos that I recommend for you in the  description box below. Do take time to recharge.  

Because of your sensitivity, your battery will get  drained a bit more quickly. So it is important to  

recharge frequently, or daily if you can. You  don't need hours. Just spending 15 minutes by  

yourself can already work wonders. So try to find  some small ways to get some rest and recharge your  

batteries frequently. Don't cross your own natural  limits. Being sensitive means that we are taking  

in a ton of information, but that also means  that your nervous system will get overwhelmed  

by stimuli much more quickly. And we live in  a society where we are often told to just push  

through. Or toughen up. Or keep going, just drink  a cup of coffee, no pain no gain. But continuing  

to not listen to your own boundaries and crossing  them regularly will not lead to anything good. You  

are not being weak or a drama queen if you decide  to listen and respect your own natural boundaries,  

instead of always pushing through. Do remember  that if you are a highly sensitive person,  

that that is a real trait that you were born  with. It is not something that can be changed.  

It is definitely not something that needs to be  fixed. It is a normal personality trait that about  

15 to 20% of all people share. And it comes with  its own pros and cons. Recognizing and accepting  

my sensitivity has truly been life-changing for  me. Because I realized that I wasn't broken,  

and I could just choose to live my life in  harmony with my sensitivity. Don't think  

that you need to toughen up. Sensitivity  is not a medical disorder or an affliction  

or something that you need to be cured from. And I  say this, because this is a common misconception.  

It just means that you process sensory  information differently and more deeply.  

So you might need some more breaks or some more  self-care in order to feel happy and healthy.  

But toughening up, not only is it not going to  work, it is also just completely unnecessary.  

Do set clear boundaries around how much news you  want to consume. Sensitive people oftentimes don't  

do very well if we're watching the news all day,  every day. Because the news is phrased in a way  

that gets clicks. And unfortunately, that means  a lot of negativity and scary titles and scary  

images. I would actually recommend everyone  to think about this, and set some boundaries  

around how much news you want to consume.  But especially so for sensitive people,  

if you choose not to watch the news all day, that  doesn't make you a bad person or a selfish person.  

You don't have to put yourself through all  that. Just staying informed on a very basic  

level is good enough. Don't skip meals. We need  regularity in our meals, because we will feel  

the effects of too little food much quicker. So  if you're going to go somewhere and you're not  

sure if food will be provided, then bring some  of your own. Do prioritize your sleep. Sensitive  

people often don't do very well if we don't get  enough sleep. And studies have actually shown  

that we need more sleep than most to function,  just because of how easily our nervous system  

gets overwhelmed by living our life. So try to  prioritize sleep. Get your eight hours. I actually  

noticed that I function better if I get nine hours  of sleep. But usually I will get eight. Don't over  

plan your schedule. Give yourself time and space  to get things done. Having a jam-packed schedule,  

or having to do things very quickly under  pressure, is not really something that sensitive  

people are good at. Do make sure you have a  space in your home that feels like a retreat.  

Sensitive people need a safe space where we can  feel comfortable and decompress. Somewhere without  

too many stimuli. So try and make sure that you  have a place in your home that feels like that.  

Don't over analyze social interactions. Deep  thinking is a sensitive person's strength. But  

that also means that we are prone to overthinking  and ruminating on things, like social interactions  

we've had. Because we will more quickly notice  changes in someone's body language or their tone  

of voice. And this can cause us to go over the  interaction again and again in our own head,  

and that's not gonna lead to anything. So if you  get like that, try and save your energy and just  

try and let it go. Do identify your triggers  and stressors. Know which things overstimulate  

you easily. For example, some sensitive people  cannot really handle scary or violent movies,  

whereas others might be completely fine with  that. So we're all different. For me personally,  

noise is a really big trigger and crowds as well.  And also the weather somehow. If it's like really  

windy, my battery gets drained very very quickly.  So find what it is for you, and try and find some  

ways that you can work around it when you can.  Don't go overboard with caffeine. I know that  

we get tired easily. And I have certainly had  periods where I couldn't do my corporate job  

unless I drank coffee, and lots of it. But it is  kind of hard on our body to deal with all of that  

caffeine. So know where your limits are and switch  over to decaf or herbal tea when you need to. Do  

become friends with other sensitive people. Not  that non-highly sensitive people cannot be a great  

fit, they truly can. Some of my best friends are  not exactly highly sensitive. But it also helps if  

you can seek out some kindred spirits. Someone  where you don't even have to really explain  

what it is you're feeling, because they're  experiencing it like that too. Don't be  

afraid to plan ahead. If you need to go shopping,  maybe go when there are less crowds. But also,  

if you need to do something and there is no way  to work around your triggers or your stressors,  

then plan ahead by perhaps bringing something  that's going to make it easier for you. Or finding  

where you can take a little break. Or if you're  going to go with someone, tell them what you  

need to enjoy the day and feel good. Do bring your  essentials with you when you go out. Kind of like  

a tool kit. I always bring my own water. I always  have some kind of nuts granola bar type situation  

going on. I will bring lip balm, I will bring  deodorant, mints, those soft little square towels.  

I'll bring sunscreen, sunglasses and many more  things. Don't think that you cannot do certain  

things because you're a sensitive person. I think  that there is tough and then there is strong.  

And while sensitive people might not be that  tough or like sturdy in the traditional sense,  

we can be very very strong. And there is nothing  that you cannot do. It just means that you might  

need to go about it a little differently. And  plan ahead and make things easier for yourself.  

Do speak up at work. If you need a better  desk chair because this one is hurting you,  

or if you need a quieter workspace, or anything  else that you might need to do your job without  

burning out doing it, then at least try asking for  it. Because you never know what could be possible  

in changing or improving your work environment.  Don't get stuck when you have to make a choice or  

a decision. Sensitive people have an overactive  mind. So we can easily get stuck in ruminating  

and overthinking. So as soon as you have the basic  idea of the choices that are available to you and  

like the pros and cons of each, try to just  make a decision and stick with it and commit  

to it. And save yourself some precious energy.  Do choose a morning routine and evening routine  

that work for you. That's realistic for you and  that helps you to slowly wake up in the morning  

and slowly wind down in the evening. For me  personally, my mornings and the hour before  

bedtime are truly like sacred times. I need  those times to feel good the rest of the day.  

And you really don't have to do like a two hour  routine or anything like that. Don't over exhaust  

yourself with intensive exercise. If it doesn't  feel good for your body. If you are like me,  

then gentle and intuitive exercise all the way.  Do remember that being sensitive comes with many  

gifts and advantages. Again, being sensitive  doesn't have to hold you back from anything in  

your life. And depending on what it is you want  to do, it can even be very helpful and it can  

give you a clear advantage. Don't wait with going  home until you are completely and utterly spent.  

This is hard for me too sometimes, but I have  learned that it is better to leave and go home  

when I still have about 10 to 20% percent left  in my battery. Instead of going to complete zero,  

basically crashing, and then still having to go  home. Do treat yourself with compassion. Sensitive  

people are oftentimes very compassionate, but more  so towards others than towards ourselves. So try  

not to push yourself too hard, or beat yourself  up, or criticize yourself for things that really  

are not your fault. And give yourself the same  kind of compassion that you so easily give others.  

Don't ignore the signs your body is giving you.  In order to do the things you want to do in life,  

and feel good doing them as a sensitive person, I  believe that it is absolutely vital to learn how  

to tune into how you're feeling. And to quickly  recognize if you need something. If you need to  

eat or drink something, or if you need a little  break. If you need to change your posture or  

wear something more comfortable. Or if you've  been at home for too long and you need to go  

out and be around people. Learn to recognize  these things and try to give it to yourself as  

soon as possible. Do make time for hobbies.  Preferably things that are creative or involve  

some kind of play. Reading is also great.  But also things like gardening, cooking,  

making art, knitting, puzzling, going for walks.  Some sensitive people enjoy thrilling activities,  

so they like to go on roller coasters or  something. Like it's all different for everyone.  

But try and find some kind of hobby where you can use your creativity and your passion.  

Don't take on the problems of your colleagues,  friends or family members. You need to remember  

that everyone has their own life to live. And  that everyone is responsible for the choices that  

they make. So your empathy is great. Listening to  people, yes. Helping them whenever you can, yes.  

Taking on their emotional baggage as yours, no.  Do practice with setting clear boundaries with  

others. Sensitive people oftentimes don't really  enjoy confrontation. But letting people know what  

you are and are not okay with is very important.  And the more you practice it, the easier it will  

get. And if it is too scary for you to do it in  person, I don't believe that there's anything  

wrong with doing it through a text or an email.  Especially in the beginning. Don't hide out at  

home. You have gifts and so much to offer the  world. Yes, being sensitive means that we need  

a bit more rest. So maybe we are home a bit more  often. But we also need to go outside and live  

our life. And do the things that we enjoy. And you  are more than capable of doing that. And the world  

will become a better place by your presence in  it. Do surround yourself with beauty, nature and  

things that make you happy. We need positivity.  We need something to recharge our battery and  

make us feel like life is beautiful. And there are  all these beautiful, lovely things out there. We  

are also deeply affected by our surroundings.  So if you have something of a park nearby,  

or some kind of nature, some water, or beach,  try going there often. And it can also be other  

things. For example, if I want to remind myself  of the magic and the beauty of life and people,  

I like to watch a Studio Ghibli movie. Something  like My Neighbor Totoro, or Porco Rosso, or Kiki's  

Delivery Service or Whisper of the Heart. I will  always feel a hundred times better after watching  

a movie like that. And also, things like art and  music. And anything that inspires you. And lastly,  

don't feel like you are a burden on others. If you  speak up for yourself or if you try to make things  

easier on yourself. You have value and talent and  heart and empathy and compassion and so much true  

love to give. And just because you might need a  break a bit more often than others, or you might  

need to be by yourself a bit more often, does not  mean that you are weighing down those around you  

with your sensitivity. To feel things intensely  is not a sign of weakness. The moment I started  

to accept my sensitivity and started to speak  out about the things that I need to feel good,  

my life changed for the better in a hundred  different ways. This video is part of my do's  

and don'ts series. So far I've done do's  and don'ts of minimalism, decluttering,  

self-care, and now sensitivity. I will make a few  more probably. So if you want to catch up with  

this series, I'll be sure to leave the link to the  playlist in the description box below. And again,  

I will also leave some videos about sensitivity  that I recommend in the description box as well.  

Every time I talk about sensitivity on this  channel, I am amazed by the overwhelmingly  

positive response in the comment section. It  really seems like so many of you can relate to  

this. And perhaps feel like it can be hard to  talk about or to feel understood. So I think  

that this is a very important topic to talk about.  And to see that there are so many others out there  

who are experiencing exactly the same things. So  I would love it if you could share some tips and  

tricks that help you to take care of yourself as  a sensitive person, so that we can keep learning  

from each other and getting inspired. And if  you want to help out more, then you can always  

do that by liking the video, subscribing to  the channel, leaving a comment and sharing the  

video with someone. Right here is a survival  guide for sensitive people. And right there  

are 30 do's and don'ts of self-care. As always,  thank you so much for being here. Questions,