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Without realizing, most of us know or have met someone that is a highly sensitive person (HSP), otherwise known as sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) according to scientists. Individuals with SPS tend to possess a greater awareness of their surroundings, being more sensitive to stimuli, including other people's moods, both for better and worse. HSPs tend to become over-stimulated or tire more easily than their less-sensitive counterparts, which without the right kind of support can result in feeling misunderstood and frustrated. If you’re wondering 'could I be highly sensitive?', here’s 5 signs to look for.

Many aspects of modern travel can be overwhelming to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). When on vacation, helpful activities like quiet time alone and walks through nature get thrown out the window and replaced with unfamiliar surroundings, loud noises, crowds of tourists, and jam-packed lists of things to see and do. It’s a lot to take in. These 13 HSP travel tips will ensure vacations work for and not against your HSP trait.

The concepts of mindfulness and the law of attraction have been explored in Western culture for decades. But in recent years the practice of these two concepts has shifted from their mystical roots to a broader mainstream acceptance in the fields of psychology, health, and science. The Law of Attraction is a timeless principle that, when combined with the power of mindfulness, can be tapped into to better understand where you’re focusing your energy and bring more of what you truly want into your life.

Deciding how to spend your hard-earned money wisely can be intimidating. Regret lurks around every financial choice. Thankfully, mindful spending is a one-two punch, easing spending stress while accentuating your uniqueness. In a nutshell, mindful spending is lifestyle-based money management. When practicing mindful spending, you develop an acute awareness of how all your spending aligns with current needs and desires. This means your money reflects your individuality.

Many people are searching for the 'right way' to eat. They look outside of themselves in every place imaginable for their answers and there are plenty of places to look. Diet books and diet gurus abound and wait around every corner to tell you how and what you should eat, while the very best guide is often overlooked. The answers you seek can be found by looking inward.

The concepts of minimalism perpetually expand our mindset, despite or maybe because they’re so simple. If you strive to adopt core minimalistic principles into your lifestyle, you may be wondering if minimalism and luxury are compatible. We may appreciate the finer things in life once in a while, so where’s the balance between having less 'stuff' and going without?

Budgets have gotten a bad rap over the years, let's change that. If you are like most people you will have started a few and given up on them within a few weeks or even days. This is probably because the budget was commenced with the wrong premise in mind. A budget is a powerful tool that will help you find where your money is going and channel it into things that make life better. Here are the most common budgeting myths that are holding you back.

Deciding how to spend your hard-earned money wisely can be intimidating. Regret lurks around every financial choice. Thankfully, mindful spending is a one-two punch, easing spending stress while accentuating your uniqueness. In a nutshell, mindful spending is lifestyle-based money management. When practicing mindful spending, you develop an acute awareness of how all your spending aligns with current needs and desires. This means your money reflects your individuality.

Traveling with your partner for the first time sounds romantic, but you might also feel a little daunted. You'll be spending more time together, and will likely find out a lot more about each other - some you will love and others maybe not so much. Here are 10 easy things to keep in mind when traveling with your partner for the first time for a memorable, easy-breezy trip.

Every individual has their own reason for adopting a vegan or plant-based diet. Whether it's animal rights, health, or environmental reasons, traveling does not have to compromise your values. Vegan travel is no different from other little difficulties you may encounter on any travel adventure. You learn to overcome them, and the next time you're in a similar situation, it's much easier. These 25 tips for easy vegan travel have been developed from 14-years of experience traveling to 30 countries on an exclusively plant-based diet.

Many people are searching for the 'right way' to eat. They look outside of themselves in every place imaginable for their answers and there are plenty of places to look. Diet books and diet gurus abound and wait around every corner to tell you how and what you should eat, while the very best guide is often overlooked. The answers you seek can be found by looking inward.

Every millennial concerned with protecting the environment, animals, and planet wants to live as sustainably as possible, and that desire spills over into travel. However, it can be difficult to understand which transportation methods, accommodation options, and sight-seeing practices can actually preserve the environment and local cultures.