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When You Are Gifted, You Still Need Self-Care Even if You Think You Shouldn’t Need It

You might not even like the popular term “self-care.” You may cringe because it might imply selfishness and rich, white, entitled people getting facials on beaches in exotic locations. You may be particularly sensitive to your advantages and to the suffering of so many that you avoid any association with the concept. Well. I am […]

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My Impostor Syndrome Adventures–Part Two–How to Feel Less Impostor-y

Last week I told you about my recent embarrassing adventure with impostor syndrome and I shared a plan for dealing with it that you might find useful, too. I mentioned I was noticing an uptick of anxiety because I am getting more noticed as a therapist and consultant to g-g-gifted people. I wrote how impostor […]

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I Would Say I’m Experiencing Impostor Syndrome if it Were Not So Cliché

It is embarrassing. I write about impostor syndrome. I’m not supposed to HAVE it. I believe that feeling like an impostor is a waste of time. What’s the point of it anyway? Right? But lately it seems I’m getting more recognized in my field, and more known hither and yon. People in Ghana and Qatar […]

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I Would Say I’m Experiencing Impostor Syndrome if it Were Not So Cliche

It is embarrassing. I write about impostor syndrome. I’m not supposed to HAVE it. I believe that feeling like an impostor is a waste of time. What’s the point of it anyway? Right? But lately it seems I’m getting more recognized in my field, and more known hither and yon. People in Ghana and Qatar […]

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What’s the Difference Between an HSP and a Rainforest Mind?

You may wonder if the highly sensitive people (HSP) you know are also rainforest-minded (RFM). You may wonder if the RFMs you know are also HSPs. Perhaps you are certain you have the highly sensitive traits but are less sure of your membership in the RFM clan. Let me explain. You have probably heard of […]

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When You Are Gifted, Boredom is Your Kryptonite

A 16-year-old gifted client told me she HAD TO HAVE creative and intellectual stimulation. It was like air and water to her. She would die without it. Perhaps she was being a tad dramatic, as teenagers can be but, still. Is this also true for you? Might you feel out-of-sorts or out-of whack or irritable […]

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How Do You Talk About Achievement With Your Gifted Child and With Friends and Family?

What do you do when your child is showing advanced abilities at an early age? What do you do when your child is getting the highest test scores and winning the awards? How do you tell your child you are proud of their successes without putting pressure on them to always win, to be the […]

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Do Not Be Afraid to Live an Unconventional Life–It Could be Exactly What You Need

I am embarrassed. Uncomfortable. Because I am a tad unconventional. Maybe more than a tad. Being the quirky old lady. The eccentric auntie. The introverted single woman with no kids, no pets, no church membership, no Cuisinart, and one 35-year-old philodendron. Embarrassing. Sure. I have been conventional here and there. I have Masters degrees. A […]

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Are You Lucky to be So Smart? When You Are Gifted and a High Achiever, is Your Life Smooth, Easy, and Full of Accolades?

When you are a high achiever, very accomplished, gifted in many areas, successful at anything you try, is life a piece of cake? a dream come true? easy peasy? a thrill a minute? Are you lucky to be so smart? Not necessarily. (Note: This post is an addendum to this one.) I am guessing you […]

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The Pressure to Achieve “Greatness” When You Are Gifted–Where Does it Come From and What Can You Do About It?

It can start early. Well-meaning parents may repeatedly praise their gifted children for their unusual accomplishments. The children may read early or show a love of numbers even before starting school. They may request math and reading workbooks for birthdays and demand weekly trips to the town library. They may ask complex questions and express […]

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