#87 | Deepening Inner Work: Overcoming Intellectualization—Effective Stress Management for the Highly Sensitive Person

Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People (HSP): Inner Work and Strategies for Coping with Stress, Overwhelm, and Negative Emotions - A podcast by Todd Smith

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In this episode of the Wiggle Room Podcast, we look at the value of finding a specific situation when doing The Work. We also explore different approaches to working on a situation and we emphasize the importance of being gentle with the turnarounds to find a balance that feels right to you. You can also listen to this podcast wherever you get your podcasts. If you’re new to podcasts, here’s a review article by PCMagazine on the best podcast apps to use. If you find one that Wiggle Room is not on, let me know and I’ll be happy to add it there too. Here are a few of the most popular podcast apps.   Timeline 00:55 — Intro 04:03 — Question: My Examples When Working “I’m Feeling Like A Failure” Seem Too Intellectual 12:23 — Question: When Working “I Can’t Say No,” Which Is Better, JYNW or OBAAT Worksheet? 17:04 — Question: If I Do The Work On My Anxiety About My Child, Will It Make Me Stop Caring? 29:04 — Question: Is It Better To Question Specific Situations vs. Doing The Work In General? 34:44 — Newsletter: No and Yes Are Equal, Unless I Want You to Like Me 43:53 — Outro Open Session Recording In this Open Session recording, we look at several specific issues and think about how to work them. Sometimes, it takes meditation to find the best approach. We also cover how to do The Work without losing touch with your own experience of truth.   Be a participant in Open Sessions each week to do The Work with me, participate in our discussions, or ask your questions. Newsletter Text In the second part of the recording, I read my article, No and Yes Are Equal, Unless I Want You to Like Me. Subscribe to the newsletter to get new articles like this one each week.  Bonus Videos If you prefer video, you can watch the following sections of the podcast in HD video.   My Examples When Working “I’m Feeling Like A Failure” Seem Too Intellectual When Working “I Can’t Say No,” Which Is Better, JYNW or OBAAT Worksheet? If I Do The Work On My Anxiety About My Child, Will It Make Me Stop Caring? Is It Better To Question Specific Situations vs. Doing The Work In General? No and Yes Are Equal, Unless I Want You to Like Me   Learn The Work Of Byron Katie Three ways to stop suffering and engage with me: Choose a solution that works for you.