What if you could experience your life the way you want,
without worrying about what others think of you?
Instead of feeling stuck, anxious & unfulfilled, you can feel resilient, strong & valued for who you are.
You’re free to choose relationships & work that have the qualities you believe are important.
Right now, self-doubt and your people-pleasing habit may be getting in the way of your feelings of worthiness.
You aren't comfortable voicing what you want and don't want so you feel anxious around other people.
Long ago, you may have learned to become invisible and not to question authority,
you had to be "good" and quiet.
But those defenses left you feeling empty and trapped and unable to speak up for yourself.
You may not even know what you want after feeling oppressed for so long.
As a highly sensitive introvert, the intensity of your experiences can leave you feeling drained & stressed.
Being hyper-aware of other people's energy is an asset but you need boundaries
& time alone to protect yourself & to recharge.
without worrying about what others think of you?
Instead of feeling stuck, anxious & unfulfilled, you can feel resilient, strong & valued for who you are.
You’re free to choose relationships & work that have the qualities you believe are important.
Right now, self-doubt and your people-pleasing habit may be getting in the way of your feelings of worthiness.
You aren't comfortable voicing what you want and don't want so you feel anxious around other people.
Long ago, you may have learned to become invisible and not to question authority,
you had to be "good" and quiet.
But those defenses left you feeling empty and trapped and unable to speak up for yourself.
You may not even know what you want after feeling oppressed for so long.
As a highly sensitive introvert, the intensity of your experiences can leave you feeling drained & stressed.
Being hyper-aware of other people's energy is an asset but you need boundaries
& time alone to protect yourself & to recharge.
By using spiritual and psychological tools, you can learn to trust yourself and to believe in your right & ability to live a lifestyle of your choosing.
Speak up because you’re entitled to - Make decisions without fear of the unknown - Calm your inner critic -
Express your individuality - Love your sensitivity & introversion
Start here to learn about disengaging from unsatisfying beliefs & situations.
Speak up because you’re entitled to - Make decisions without fear of the unknown - Calm your inner critic -
Express your individuality - Love your sensitivity & introversion
Start here to learn about disengaging from unsatisfying beliefs & situations.
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Your People Pleasing Keeps Others Happy; What Does it Do For You?
Somewhere along the line, you began believing that you’re less important than other people. You learned that your purpose was to make others feel better. Then and now, you come in second, or even lower. Continue reading here |
If You're a Sensitive Person, Creating Boundaries is a Necessity
Sensitive and caring people don’t want to hurt or offend others. Unkindness is painful for us to experience, so we often assume that everyone else gets hurt as easily as we do. Continue reading here |
9 Ways to Build Resilience
Resilience is the art of recovering from adversity. It’s our ability to adapt to challenges, whether they’re everyday stresses or life-changing events. They can occur in both our personal and professional lives, with or without warning. Continue reading here |
Stop Feeling Small & Self-Critical and Learn Self-Acceptance
Who am I to believe that I have value as a person when I have so many faults and I’ve done things that I wish I hadn’t? Continue reading here |
The Complicated Path of Healing From a Dysfunctional Family
Growing up in a dysfunctional family is a betrayal of the trust and security and nurturance that children depend on for their survival. Continue reading here |
7 ways to stop feeling like a victim
The concept is simple – you remove the obstacles blocking your vision of a more positive, self-empowered life. Continue reading here |
I’m Karen Elena James. I help highly sensitive introverts exchange oppressive self-doubt for
inner peace and living life the way you choose to.
My approach to this shift is based on my own healing journey, which you’ll find reflected in my articles.
My journey began while I was afraid to confront people & to speak my mind when I felt wronged or disrespected,
including by my family and my employers.
Now, after years of exploration & study, I’m guided by what’s in my heart and in my best interest.
That’s my foundation for helping others & living a meaningful life.
I’m hoping you’ll find the same peace and self-respect.
inner peace and living life the way you choose to.
My approach to this shift is based on my own healing journey, which you’ll find reflected in my articles.
My journey began while I was afraid to confront people & to speak my mind when I felt wronged or disrespected,
including by my family and my employers.
Now, after years of exploration & study, I’m guided by what’s in my heart and in my best interest.
That’s my foundation for helping others & living a meaningful life.
I’m hoping you’ll find the same peace and self-respect.
"Knowledge of the self is the mother of all knowledge.
So it is incumbent on me to know my self, to know it completely,
to know its minutiae, its characteristics, its subtleties, and its very atoms."
Khalil Gibran
When someone oversteps your personal boundaries, what do you say?
First, congratulate yourself for summoning the courage to set boundaries.
You know you're entitled to speak up when you feel uncomfortable about something
another person said or did – something that oversteps what you consider acceptable -
but then you may struggle to find & speak the words that tell them how you feel.
This guide will help you stay calm and give you actual phrases to use in those situations.
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Coming Soon - Free Guide on Foundational Inner Practices
to Create the Life You Want
This Guide reveals the 5 practices that will give you access to your deepest self where
you can free yourself from the unwanted influences of others and create the personal
standards you want to live by.
These are the practices I used to heal emotionally and that have enabled me to live calmly
amid the challenges of a world in transformation.
While you're here, check out my Free Resources
and my Wisdom blog.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ. The content of this website is informational only. It is based on my research, experiences, memories, perspectives and opinions. I am not a licensed counselor or therapist and I do not provide medical advice. None of the information provided on this site is intended to treat or diagnose any health condition. None of the information provided on this site is a substitute for medical or psychological diagnosis and treatment.
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