Josephine Hardman: How To Survive And Thrive As A Highly Sensitive Person

Boundaries in your relationships are essential. HSPs tend to make excellent friends, due to our ability to listen, empathize, and feel deep compassion for others. This means we sometimes attract people who need a lot from us, who are codependent, or who tend to take more than they give. If you notice any of these patterns in your own life, it’s important to set stronger boundaries and begin putting yourself first. I’ve had to end a few friendships where I felt more like a “therapist” or constant support giver rather than a friend in a two-way street. Setting clearer boundaries will also help you to not take on other people’s feelings and protect your own well-being.

As a part of our series about How To Survive And Thrive As A Highly Sensitive Person, I had the pleasure of interviewing Josephine Hardman, PhD.