SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people
Hi and welcome to SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. This is a podcast for Highly Sensitive People (HSP) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease, while finding their sensitivity super powers. Here, we're all about being, living and moving through a lens of self compassion and kindness.
As your host, I meet you as a fellow HSP. I know what it's like to feel like things are too loud, too bright and just ... too much. In my work as a registered counsellor and mindful movement coach, I've supported myself and my clients to find ways to embrace their sensitivity that centre on self-compassion, nervous system regulation, self-awareness and, ultimately, self-love.
From mindfulness, mindful movement, joy seeking and a zillion and one practices in between, here you'll find space to be fully you - fully human - and the tools to navigate the tricky bits of having a highly sensitive nervous system.
I’m thrilled you’re here.
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people
Ep 271: How to say no as a Highly Sensitive Person
Saying no when you mean no isn’t always easy … especially if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). But ‘not easy’ isn’t synonymous with ‘impossible’ so let’s talk about things you can do to make that ‘no’ feel a little easier.
In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me) I share:
🌟 Practical tips for learning to say no with less guilt
🫸 The importance of saying no, even when you’re uncomfortable (and how to get more ok with that discomfort)
😩 Why it’s so important to recognise that you’re not responsible for managing others’ emotions
🌿 And more.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:21 The Challenge of Saying No for Highly Sensitive People
01:17 Personal Experience and Insights
02:09 Empathy and Emotional Responsibility
02:58 Practical Tips for Saying No
07:45 Building Evidence and Self-Trust
09:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
12:08 Conclusion and Call to Action
Learn more about working with me here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me
The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship.
If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area.
Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.