Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Prioritizing Pleasure: A Guide for Highly-Sensitive People

Why prioritizing pleasure is even more important for the overall well-being of HSPs. We feel more deeply and more often than non-HSPs. We need to make sure we are also feeling the good not just the bad/overwhelming parts of life.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Self-Love as an Act of Rebellion

Let’s take some time to unpack the idea that self-love and self-acceptance are rebellious ways to challenge the status quo, continue healing from personal and collective trauma, avoid supporting toxic systems you don’t agree with, and step into your power and joy.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

New Year, New You?

New Year, new you? Do you love setting new year’s resolutions and goals? How do we know when we have too many goals that will just lead to burnout and feelings of failure? Let’s chat about setting gentle goals and remembering how awesome you already are!

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Challenging the Status Quo as a People-Pleaser

It’s tough to challenge the status quo when you’re a recovering people-pleaser. We are rewarded for following the rules & being quiet, even if those rules keep us burned out, exhausted, & unhappy.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Making Boundaries Actually Work

Setting, enforcing, & maintaining boundaries is usually easier said than done for recovering people-pleasers. Let’s explore how to manage the consequences of setting boundaries.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Creating Your Ideal, Aligned Life

What does your aligned life look like? When you allow yourself to dream…how would you be spending your time and energy? Let’s chat about the ways in which you can make your dream life come true!

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Women’s Courage is Contagious

Courage is contagious. The permission, strength, and power we exchange when we act bravely and witness others like us acting bravely is amazing and life changing. Women empowering women!

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Only 5-10 mins for Moms?

Moms, especially highly-sensitive ones, need more than 5-10 minutes to themselves per day. Why do blogs & magazines normalize that? It’s unsustainable and insulting.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Self-Care is a Necessity

Self-care alone won’t cure burnout but it is an essential component of the recovery journey. Also, self-care is not just bubble baths and shopping trips. Self-care is boundaries, clear communication, & consistently checking in with your own needs and desires.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Are You Burned Out?

Are you burned out? What’s the difference between burn out and stress or an anxiety disorder? Here are a few questions you can use to check in with yourself to see if you are experiencing burn out.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

New Routines for the New School Year

Do you view August as a fresh new start? For college students and parents of school-aged children, August can be the beginning of new routines, new habits, and setting yourself up for success, joy, peace, and fun!

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