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@@hawaiian1234 betterhelp is paying prince harry a fortune to be their 'spokesperson'. and malala/sophie/whateverhernameis is tailoring her content to elevate the ad. Very clever but it is borderline unethical taking advantage of vulnerable people out there. for a self styled empath she is mostly concerned with herself.
@@hawaiian1234 I was with Better health and went through several therapists. There is way better options out there if you need help. I totally agree with @digitsandfidgets. If you need therapy don't go with them.
Being a HSP is why your videos draw us to you so much.. it took me decades to learn that I needed privacy much more than social contacts.. I'm so much happier.
@@MalamaLife I used to follow your channel a bit more closely a year or two ago. Then I got distracted with other things and stopped. So I just checked it out now for the first time in a while and I was surprised to see you describe yourself as a "highly sensitive person" in the title of your latest video. I would never thought of you that way. Then I clicked on your video and I was very pleasantly surprised by the very first sentence you used. It made me laugh.
I have always had a lot of friendships where I was primarily the listener. I can't do it anymore. I started to feel drained and invisible in these relationships. I realized that relationships that are more reciprocal and balanced not only make me feel better, they are the only kind of relationship I am interested in pursuing.
I feel the same it has beat me down over the years. Until I had to set some really firm boundaries. My mother is an emotional vampire and even though I love her she is so narcissistic and difficult to be around. The perpetual victim. I have had to distance myself because it was killing my spirit. If you sit in a quiet place and think about someone, your body will immediately tell you everything you need to know. ❤
Same here, my mom is also a narcissist and takes all my positive energy out of me. I live with her, I have no choice at the moment, but I don't really talk to her. @@danat5983
I’m an HSP and an empath. I am also an addiction nurse/counselor and I just quit my job. I became so overwhelmed with what I do and I was completely drained. Finally, at age 54, I have learned to listen to my body and give it what it needs. Slowing way down for the rest of my life. Just found your channel.
What do you do now? I'm a hsp and no job sounds appealing to me at all. Even school burnt me out. I'm trying to get on disability but idk if I want that for the rest of my life :/
@@monicathrasher3561Well I hope that works out for you! I know nursing in general is certainly not the easiest job but Im sure pt nursing is a lot easier on your mental health
@@vivi-ws9yl I’ve made time for myself with yoga, chiropractic, nutrition, acupuncture and massage. Not all the time, but when working I never made that a priority. I spend time with my mother and sister and helping them which makes me feel good. I look for projects around the house, like reorganizing the cabinets and drawers. I also look for ways to volunteer in the community. Time goes so fast, sometime staying at home is what I need. I enjoy to relaxing with a magazine or going for walks. I hope you are enjoying your time and putting yourself first.
I can't believe I'm the first person commenting. I just want you to know that you and your videos have changed my life for the better. Being in the moment is something I have always struggled with, and your videos have helped me to connect with the world and my life.
I love to walk, especially places where there are not many people...or even no people 😃 then all I can hear are the nature sounds. I love to listen to books on Audible, my favourite thing to do it take my earphones on a walk along the sea front, sit on a bench under the trees, it's pure escapism 🏝 And I love to listen to music or cook. All of these things make me feel energised. People are important too, but occasionally not all of the time, I love interesting conversations but not gossip 😃 🦋
I spent so much time growing up listening to people say that I was wrong for feeling, being quiet and wanting time to myself, especially as a male. It’s videos like this that make it easier to accept myself as a highly sensitive person, realising that I’m not alone and that there’s nothing wrong with being myself. Thank you and thanks to everyone adding comments. It’s all incredibly helpful.
As an empath,my greatest lesson was that I have to set boundaries and I don't have to save everyone. It was difficult. Self care and self love is my priority now.. could relate to every word u said .. take care HSS(sister) 😂❤
This video really hit home for me. I am a HSP and empath. This year, I have gone on more walks along the river, gone to more therapy sessions and went on more road trips and taken more personal time than any year of my life. I am also in AA and attend meetings regularly. All of that and daily prayer is what helps me navigate life the best that I ever have. I am also self-employed and set my own schedule. I have found that allows me the most flexibility with my time and has lead me to taking more "me" time than any regular job would ever allow. Thank you for sharing your story with us and inviting us to share ours with you and each other. It really makes for a healthier community and a more fulfilled life. God Bless.
Lamps, candles, meditation music on all day, always listening, constantly absorbing and constantly needing to depressurise!!! That's me too!!! I love being home alone with my dog, cooking healthy food and also just breathing in nature. If I'm overwhelmed by people or tasks I take a long walk. I became a reflexologist because I loved to listen to others one on one and to feel their energy and help them recalibrate. That helped me in turn to nurture my own needs. So good to know I'm not alone. Thank you for this.
Until now, I’ve often felt like I don’t belong in this world. But watching your videos and reading so many comments where others share their stories has made me realize I’m not alone. It’s such a relief. It’s comforting to know there are people I can relate to-it feels like family.
This video resonates with me so much. I've always been told that I'm "too sensitive". I feel like I'm just coming into acceptance of that and paying attention to what I need to rest and recharge.
I am and HSP and I think that’s why I love your channel so much. Your voice is calming and aesthetic as well. Thank you for your videos. They are beautiful.
@@21972012145525 malalala/sophie/whateverhernameis is tailoring her content to elevate the ad. Very clever but it is borderline unethical pushing vulnerable people out there who are just here for the video, to buy her sponsor's scammy self help sessions. for a self styled empath she is mostly concerned with herself.
I love to clean and cook while mentally thanking God for all the things I have 💕 I also love talking hot baths and watching the y while drinking herbal tea!
I'm a HSP also, and I definitely need lots and lots of alone time to reflect and recharge. I feel bad turning down invites, but sometimes I just can't. I also really need time in nature or on walks, really helps my mind to settle and ground. Yoga too! ❤❤
Am not just a highly sensitive person or an empath. I also have Down Syndrome, and it's important to me to have time to care for my nervous system as well there are people in my church who help me self regulate my best friend and spiritual mother is a counselor that I have been working with her and at times her husband gives me hugs who help me stay grounded.
All true Sophie ❤ When I get overstimulated because of HSP, I dive into mininalism and it really works! It's true we are highly intuitive and I think it''s our superpower - to deeply understand others, their emotions, reactions etc. That's why I chose a career as psychologist. On other hand we are too much involved in everything around us, we then need more time to recover in calm space (like your channel). ❤
Hi Sophie, I’m an HSP and empath as well! I’m also moving and finding the environment very difficult. I’ve kept a space in my bedroom free of clutter and go to that space to recenter between packing 💕 Best of luck!
I can relate to so much of what you are saying, Sophie. I too have to straighten up wherever I am to read, work - everything. Noise bothers me. I easily cry when I see something sad.
I resonate completely with you! I believe I am HSP as well, and I know this because smells are so important to me. I make sure that each space in my house smells good and I make sure my car smells good too! It brings me peace and calm. I think that’s why I don’t mind winter months because after an active summer months, I can take the time to recharge inside and practice Hygge. Thank you for sharing your own HSP qualities!
I know that I am a HSP. I am 62 and struggling to find the self-care necessary for me. I have always taken care of others. I'm not so good at taking care of me. This is very significant to the HSP, though. Thank you for your videos and encouragement. I can still learn these practices.
Thank you, needed this. It's so easy to feel misunderstood or even shamed for being "too sensitive" for me it's just who I am, it took me a longtime but Im finally ok with that. Have just got back into journaling again😊 💖 💫
I’m an HSP as well. I feel the last months of my life have been quite rough. Not only did I divorced, I came back to my old home, no real friends or family I can count on. I wish to meet more HSPs in my life. I’m planning on moving soon. I need a radical change ❤
Oh my! You just described me. I’m a HSP. I read the book and it made me realize how I am the way I am. I don’t like crowds, events. I like soft lighting and smooth music. Thank for making this video. Please make more on this topic. I’m a senior and so enjoy your content.
I can relate so much to the content of this video. It is ME in every way! I have found ways, as were mentioned, to settle myself: organize, yoga, walks in nature, limit my socializing to when I want to engage with people, soothing music, journaling, eating healthy, speaking to a counselor when needed, etc. Thank you for re-enforcing what manages and soothes us HSPs, as we navigate through a sometimes very complex environment and chaotic life. ❤
Thanks for the lovely video. I’m a HSP & from the Empath Tribe too. We’re similarly wired towards a slow living life. I agree that we HSP and Empaths get our happiness differently.
I began to understand in my mid-twenties that the answers are inward and not external. In my teenage years I started to realize that I am HSP but my situation with it was the same as yours, now I have learned how to accept my true nature and align with it. From now on I just listen to my intuition and follow it. ❤
I have been watching your videos for a while now... and I gotta say, I think this is about to completely turn my life around... I have a stressful but great job as an Executive Assistant, and I kept wondering what was wrong with me being SO drained at the end of the day to the point I cannot do anything.. I binge watch shows.. I take a LOT of alone time and it was starting to hurt me because I felt like it's been hurting my relationship taking so much alone time and now after listening to all of this... this blows my mind... It all makes sense... I knew I was a very sensitive person but could never really understand why and it would frustrate me so much.. I had no idea that HSP was a thing... wanting to have all spaces clean with no clutter because then my brain feels cluttered, always needing to have comfort food but to the point it's getting over done, I don't know. I am beyond grateful you posted this and I got to watch it. Thank you so much for your amazing work and videos. They have helped me so much over the last 4 years.
Hi Sophie and Hi to the comm 💚 Your videos carry so much wisdom because you share your life experience with us and that makes it so relatable and the shame is always shaken when I discover that I'm not alone. Also your video quality screams I am authentic and gentle with life 🧬. Thank you so much for sharing with us and most of all healing with us. Happy New Year, May page 2025 be what we prayed for. Let alignment be restored.💚
Malama, following you for more than 3 years, this is the first time I can somehow understand exactly why I feel so connected to what your soul is showing beautifully through your daily moments and thoughts. Yes, the highly sensitive trait is a bless and sometimes a curse. Feeling a lot is sometimes so overwhelmed and even sad. But I still choose to look at it as a bless. I see you and I love you. Wish you a lot of peace of mind during your move. All all all the best to you and your family 🤍 Mai, From Kyoto 🌸
being an sensitive person ,i was made to believe the same things the world is not for us ,,but you just made it like a curly hair routine where every hairtype needs different amount of care and concerns ,same ways we require different kind of routines and than just see our strengths overshine, thankyou for giving me a smile today while making me learn more about myself
This video came out just when I needed it. Thank you for helping me to not feel alone. I sometimes have difficulties trying to decide the type of activity, book, film or music I want to focus on at the given moment. Your channel helps me unwind. Have a great day, or night ✨
I’m a highly sensitive person also. I tear up easily. But I love people and I’m not going to let it keep me inside. It’s something I really have to pray about it ✝️🙏
I am a highly sensitive person and this video is a remedy for me! There are really no words to express how thankful i feel... Thank you Sofie for sharing, i feel so seen right now thank you ❤
I'm an HSP too, and about 1 min into this i was about to cry. lol. Just relating to how the simplest thing, happy or sad can effect you. I use to think something was wrong with me, because i like to be alone a lot. I have 4 daughers though, so it's few and far between. But i've learned that I need that time to be my best self for them. Oh, my poor husband. lol.
Love this video! I'm exactly like this. I love a well balanced life. I do not center around people who are too busy in their minds to relax. I feel bad for them because the greatest joy is comfort and peace of your own presence with respect
I've been following your content for two years, it's been a while since I wanted to say it, this video hit me, so I think it's a good time. Your videos give me the feeling of talking to an old friend where I can be myself, even if I don't know who I am, a safe place to discover. Thank you. ❤
I’m an HSP & empath as well, I read multiple books & listen to so many podcast & videos but I think this is the 1st time I feel like someone made a video about how I feel exactly in the most simple, yet highly effective, way. So thanks & thank you for your videos, they always calm me down & recharge my batteries 🩵
I have two young children and I homeschool. I am an HSP and my son is going through cancer treatment. I enjoyed this video very much and I will continue to try to find ways to slow down and honor what I need as a highly sensitive person. 💛
Until now i always ignored my needs, i tried to fit in this fast world but at the end of the day i just can't. So from now on i won't ignore and I'm gonna make more time for my good❤
I, like many others, am attracted to your videos as I'm an HSP. What I need to reconnect and recharge is spending time alone with dim yellow lights and a cup of tea, or taking long walks and connecting with the elements. Thank you ❤️
it honestly makes me wanna cry the burdeen u just took out of my chest….i have always seen myself as a difficult person to deal with. Cheers and MANY MANY thanks to u!!
Hi Sophie.. I am also an HSP which is exactly why I love your channel. It feels so calming and relaxing. Such soft music, beautiful scenery, calm and soft narration.. it’s what I turn to when I want to feel slow and relaxed from my otherwise hectic life. You have channelized your energy in the right way and continue to help so many of us😄
I’m so exited to stubble on a channel by a fellow HSP! I felt so alone for years and wondered why I was so different and now that I’m in my 40’s I feel like I’m finally discovering accepting who I am. I look forward to watching more of your videos!
Thank you so much much for your videos. I too am an HSP and can totally relate to this video. Thank you for the tip regarding clutter free spaces, it definitely makes a difference in reducing sensory overload. I really wouldn't be able to function without blocking out regular rest days and time away from family and friends. Family never understood me and were offended when I would do this, but now they understand that I need downtime. I come back refreshed, and my social relationships are healthier.
Thanks so much for coming into my life all your videos have changed my life for years and I live the best unstressed life ever and I travel and live a mimilist lifestyle and have shared your Malama life videos with all my friends and family blessings to you and family and thanks for all your wisdom and sharing it with all of us you are the best
wow it’s so refreshing to see others that are highly sensitive. I almost thought at times that maybe I had autism or something else going on. I’m also an empath and an ambivert. I enjoy socializing once in a while when I feel it’s needed, but if I overdue do it I feel extremely drained and need me time to recharge. I noticed at times I would use alcohol to be more comfortable socializing but have caught on to that and was so proud to go to a gathering for a few hours without a sip. It’s amazing how much we learn about ourselves as we get older. I also can’t over plan because I get overwhelmed from it. I’m 36 but not until a few years ago I really started to learn myself more. Living a slower life not always easy with 3 kids lol but I make it a priority. Gardening, baking, cooking, reading and being outdoors sooth my soul❤
I never thought I was hsp but after watching your video, I now know why I feel the way I do about many different areas in my life. I feel like a light bulb just went off. Thank you
as a minimalist and also an empath, your videos helped me a lot...been watching your vids the past years ....I love you Sophie....much Love from Cebu Philippines...
I'm also a HSP person and to recharge, I listen to instrumentals/lofi music because it calms me down. also I love taking a shower and reading, journaling, taking a break from socializing for a few days and stay away from social media/news because it stresses me out so much :)
I recently learned about HSP and a lot of things make sense now. I was more outgoing when I was younger and liked to go out a lot. But as I age, I feel more the characteristics of a sensitive person. I was getting frustrated thinking it was exaggerated, but now I know it is part of my nature, and I want to learn to take care of myself.
Amazing video Sophie! I bought that book in 2021 I think. I still have not finished it yet because I am reading Chicken Soup For the Woman's Soul. I only read 3 chapters of HSP and that book was made for me. I abhor loud noises, ultra bright lights. I love a nice, clean, and non bright space. I discovered that I love music that is very soft and just sounds so soothing. I have always felt out of place in a world that is always so loud. Thank you for making this video.
This is so me! I’ve always described myself as very sensitive and like you, growing up in my community it wasn’t seen as a good thing. I find myself to be talkative to the ones I’m closest to especially in romantic relationships yet valuing my me time. I wish I could’ve heard more on that aspect.
Thanks for sharing, Sophie! I’m pretty new to all the labels we have these days, but your video definitely resonated with me. I find that I need a lot of time to myself, out in nature or in quiet, comfortable settings as well. I love my long morning and evening walks, watching the sun rise with my dog, drawing or painting, sunbathing, and working out.
As a highly sensitive person, i walk 10k steps a day so I can give back to my body and release any stress. I also reorganize my place according to feng shui lol way too many times.
Thanks for sharing this video. It's so relatable ..❤A couple years ago I also discovered via my therapist I am HSP and all the pieces fell into place. Yet it is still hard to find a way in this world that's not compatible on how I want to live my life. There is still much pressure and I am trying to find ways to make my life easier. I see it as a strength now not as a weakness.
I feel like you're speaking to my soul! I had forgotten the importance of leaning into the silence to recharge after months of denying my sensitive side to simply survive. I was starting to doubt whether I'd ever feel like my peaceful self again until I found your channel (I feel at peace for the first time in months).
Such a beautiful video. It feels good to see that I am not the only person who feels this way. HSP s need more self care, more self love and alone time than others. Life in a crowded city is not so easy for us.
I love your home,the way you make everything beautiful,calming in the everyday,reminding us about the magic in life... Thank you so much for your vlogs and being who you are!!!!🌷🌱🫖☕🥧🍵🕯📓🖋
This video came at the right time. I'm an HSP too and in search of a job. Life has been overwhelming since the last few months, and it's been quite hard to keep the energy high and focus on what's required. I am glad to have a great support system that keeps me grounded and reminds me that all of this is just a phase. Thanks for the video, and I relate to what you've mentioned.
Wow. Beautiful. One thing I’ve done is I have been away from all forms of social media (except RUclips) for years. I’m much happier without! It is challenging now having young children, as they are often full of energy and excitement and they just love to be loud. It tests my limits for sure!
This resonated so much with me! As I get older I have stopped trying to fix myself into becoming like everyone else and just really listening to my body. Somatic exercises have helped to be in my body with love and acceptance. Thank you for such a beautiful video.
I like what you were saying about finding an outlet to process your thoughts. It is very important to not neglect our thoughts and to work it all out in our heads. I love how the little things is what we all are drawn to in some way. Thanks for another lovely video.
Thanks for sharing this video. I’m in my 60s and just now connecting the dots, coming to the conclusion that I’m a HSP and an Empath. When I was younger HSP wasn’t a thing. So many of the things you shared are how I feel, it felt like you were describing me. Thank you.
Thank you, I totally relate and have creative outlets which I love and they help on lots of levels. I love to spend time away in quiet environments, otherwise I can feel drained or overwhelmed.
I learnt for the first time that my husband is a highly sensitive person. Thank you so much. I thought I was the only one because I am emotionally attuned, but my husband is so environmentally attuned and emotionally... I really have the best husband. I feel like I can be a better wife to him now.
Love your videos! This one really resonated with me. Thank you so much for sharing. And for your vlog overall, I am the farthest I coule possibly be from home, but so nice to be able to have a relaxing walk around Hawaii with you over my morning coffee. ❤
Your videos are so good to listen to, such beautiful imagery, I could watch over and over! You’re such a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for these thoughts you share with us 😊
A wonderful video and very insightful, as a fellow HSP and empath, many of the observations you shared rang true, but none more so than the need for a clutter=free and clean home environment. The opening and closing routines to the day also hit home. Thank you so much for your wisdom.
Hello❤ I am that person too. I love my alone time and I feel very tired after socializing for long. I love my weekends sending home and doing "my" things that makes me calm and happy! Love your videos😀
Thank you for this. I didn’t know I fit in to the signs you’ve mentioned about HSP. No wonder why it takes the whole weekend for me to recharge. Always thankful to your videos as it helps me and the rest know about ourselves.
Also an hsp, I obsess about my surroundings and what "little" things are happening, I know all! !im happy to have known this and now share this with you! It has changed my life truly!
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@@MalamaLife please drop this company! You are worth so much more than selling out to a company like BH
@@digitsandfidgets I agree. Betterhelp is so hurtful and a fraud. 😢
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@@hawaiian1234 betterhelp is paying prince harry a fortune to be their 'spokesperson'. and malala/sophie/whateverhernameis is tailoring her content to elevate the ad. Very clever but it is borderline unethical taking advantage of vulnerable people out there. for a self styled empath she is mostly concerned with herself.
@@hawaiian1234 I was with Better health and went through several therapists. There is way better options out there if you need help. I totally agree with @digitsandfidgets. If you need therapy don't go with them.
Being a HSP is why your videos draw us to you so much.. it took me decades to learn that I needed privacy much more than social contacts.. I'm so much happier.
It took me forever to learn as well❤️
Agreed
@@MalamaLife I used to follow your channel a bit more closely a year or two ago. Then I got distracted with other things and stopped. So I just checked it out now for the first time in a while and I was surprised to see you describe yourself as a "highly sensitive person" in the title of your latest video. I would never thought of you that way. Then I clicked on your video and I was very pleasantly surprised by the very first sentence you used. It made me laugh.
I have always had a lot of friendships where I was primarily the listener. I can't do it anymore. I started to feel drained and invisible in these relationships. I realized that relationships that are more reciprocal and balanced not only make me feel better, they are the only kind of relationship I am interested in pursuing.
I feel the same it has beat me down over the years. Until I had to set some really firm boundaries. My mother is an emotional vampire and even though I love her she is so narcissistic and difficult to be around. The perpetual victim. I have had to distance myself because it was killing my spirit. If you sit in a quiet place and think about someone, your body will immediately tell you everything you need to know. ❤
Same here, my mom is also a narcissist and takes all my positive energy out of me. I live with her, I have no choice at the moment, but I don't really talk to her. @@danat5983
I’m an HSP and an empath. I am also an addiction nurse/counselor and I just quit my job. I became so overwhelmed with what I do and I was completely drained. Finally, at age 54, I have learned to listen to my body and give it what it needs. Slowing way down for the rest of my life.
Just found your channel.
Me too. Exact same thing, age 59
What do you do now? I'm a hsp and no job sounds appealing to me at all. Even school burnt me out. I'm trying to get on disability but idk if I want that for the rest of my life :/
@@vivi-ws9yl I took the last two weeks off. I am now starting to look for PT nursing work. It’s all about balance for me.
@@monicathrasher3561Well I hope that works out for you! I know nursing in general is certainly not the easiest job but Im sure pt nursing is a lot easier on your mental health
@@vivi-ws9yl I’ve made time for myself with yoga, chiropractic, nutrition, acupuncture and massage. Not all the time, but when working I never made that a priority. I spend time with my mother and sister and helping them which makes me feel good. I look for projects around the house, like reorganizing the cabinets and drawers. I also look for ways to volunteer in the community. Time goes so fast, sometime staying at home is what I need. I enjoy to relaxing with a magazine or going for walks. I hope you are enjoying your time and putting yourself first.
I can't believe I'm the first person commenting. I just want you to know that you and your videos have changed my life for the better. Being in the moment is something I have always struggled with, and your videos have helped me to connect with the world and my life.
I agree with this wholeheartedly
🥹❤️ it means a lot. Thank you!!!
I second this ❤❤
same here❤
You were the only soft feminine presence in my life for so long. It is extremely needed.
I love to walk, especially places where there are not many people...or even no people 😃 then all I can hear are the nature sounds. I love to listen to books on Audible, my favourite thing to do it take my earphones on a walk along the sea front, sit on a bench under the trees, it's pure escapism 🏝 And I love to listen to music or cook. All of these things make me feel energised. People are important too, but occasionally not all of the time, I love interesting conversations but not gossip 😃 🦋
I also like to take walks when no one is around and cook 😊
As a HSP, grating myself permission to stay home and recharge has positively changed every aspect of my life. Thank you for your videos!
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Your sensitivity is your strength. You and your videos always make my life better Sophie, I am so grateful that you exist. Sending you so much love
❤️❤️❤️ so sweet of you thank you
I spent so much time growing up listening to people say that I was wrong for feeling, being quiet and wanting time to myself, especially as a male.
It’s videos like this that make it easier to accept myself as a highly sensitive person, realising that I’m not alone and that there’s nothing wrong with being myself. Thank you and thanks to everyone adding comments. It’s all incredibly helpful.
As an empath,my greatest lesson was that I have to set boundaries and I don't have to save everyone. It was difficult.
Self care and self love is my priority now.. could relate to every word u said .. take care HSS(sister) 😂❤
❤️❤️❤️ we live and learn, right?
@@MalamaLife yess!!
@@sujatakarmokar2158hi 💋
This video really hit home for me. I am a HSP and empath. This year, I have gone on more walks along the river, gone to more therapy sessions and went on more road trips and taken more personal time than any year of my life. I am also in AA and attend meetings regularly. All of that and daily prayer is what helps me navigate life the best that I ever have. I am also self-employed and set my own schedule. I have found that allows me the most flexibility with my time and has lead me to taking more "me" time than any regular job would ever allow. Thank you for sharing your story with us and inviting us to share ours with you and each other. It really makes for a healthier community and a more fulfilled life. God Bless.
Amazing ❤️🤗
This is so beautiful. God bless you richly for sharing such a wonderful testimony ❤
Lamps, candles, meditation music on all day, always listening, constantly absorbing and constantly needing to depressurise!!! That's me too!!! I love being home alone with my dog, cooking healthy food and also just breathing in nature. If I'm overwhelmed by people or tasks I take a long walk. I became a reflexologist because I loved to listen to others one on one and to feel their energy and help them recalibrate. That helped me in turn to nurture my own needs. So good to know I'm not alone. Thank you for this.
Definitely not alone 🤗
Until now, I’ve often felt like I don’t belong in this world. But watching your videos and reading so many comments where others share their stories has made me realize I’m not alone. It’s such a relief. It’s comforting to know there are people I can relate to-it feels like family.
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This video resonates with me so much. I've always been told that I'm "too sensitive". I feel like I'm just coming into acceptance of that and paying attention to what I need to rest and recharge.
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I am and HSP and I think that’s why I love your channel so much. Your voice is calming and aesthetic as well. Thank you for your videos. They are beautiful.
You realize this is an ad? She is trying to sell you something 😢
Thank you so much ❤️
@@annedonker4795 which still requires work to create. 😅
@@21972012145525 malalala/sophie/whateverhernameis is tailoring her content to elevate the ad. Very clever but it is borderline unethical pushing vulnerable people out there who are just here for the video, to buy her sponsor's scammy self help sessions. for a self styled empath she is mostly concerned with herself.
I am HSP as well. That’s why her Chanel is perfect for me ❤
I love to clean and cook while mentally thanking God for all the things I have 💕 I also love talking hot baths and watching the y while drinking herbal tea!
I'm a HSP also, and I definitely need lots and lots of alone time to reflect and recharge. I feel bad turning down invites, but sometimes I just can't. I also really need time in nature or on walks, really helps my mind to settle and ground. Yoga too! ❤❤
Am not just a highly sensitive person or an empath. I also have Down Syndrome, and it's important to me to have time to care for my nervous system as well there are people in my church who help me self regulate my best friend and spiritual mother is a counselor that I have been working with her and at times her husband gives me hugs who help me stay grounded.
All true Sophie ❤ When I get overstimulated because of HSP, I dive into mininalism and it really works! It's true we are highly intuitive and I think it''s our superpower - to deeply understand others, their emotions, reactions etc. That's why I chose a career as psychologist. On other hand we are too much involved in everything around us, we then need more time to recover in calm space (like your channel). ❤
The perfect career for HSP in my opinion 🥹❤️
Hi Sophie, I’m an HSP and empath as well!
I’m also moving and finding the environment very difficult. I’ve kept a space in my bedroom free of clutter and go to that space to recenter between packing 💕
Best of luck!
Same here
Ohh glad you can relate!! It'll all be over soon 😌
Transition is an opportunity to release things we don't need~
I can relate to so much of what you are saying, Sophie. I too have to straighten up wherever I am to read, work - everything. Noise bothers me. I easily cry when I see something sad.
I resonate completely with you! I believe I am HSP as well, and I know this because smells are so important to me. I make sure that each space in my house smells good and I make sure my car smells good too! It brings me peace and calm. I think that’s why I don’t mind winter months because after an active summer months, I can take the time to recharge inside and practice Hygge. Thank you for sharing your own HSP qualities!
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I know that I am a HSP. I am 62 and struggling to find the self-care necessary for me. I have always taken care of others. I'm not so good at taking care of me. This is very significant to the HSP, though. Thank you for your videos and encouragement. I can still learn these practices.
My mom has always said your home should be your sanctuary.....Your channel helps block out all of the outside world madness 😊
🥺❤️ that's so sweet
Thank you, needed this. It's so easy to feel misunderstood or even shamed for being "too sensitive" for me it's just who I am, it took me a longtime but Im finally ok with that. Have just got back into journaling again😊 💖 💫
I’m an HSP as well. I feel the last months of my life have been quite rough. Not only did I divorced, I came back to my old home, no real friends or family I can count on. I wish to meet more HSPs in my life. I’m planning on moving soon. I need a radical change ❤
So sorry to hear about the recent events in your life. Hoping you can take time to just rest and relax and that the rest of the year improves for you.
Thanks!
Thank you so much ❤️
Oh my! You just described me. I’m a HSP. I read the book and it made me realize how I am the way I am. I don’t like crowds, events. I like soft lighting and smooth music. Thank for making this video. Please make more on this topic. I’m a senior and so enjoy your content.
❤️ thank you for watching! Yes I'll make more videos on this content
I can relate so much to the content of this video. It is ME in every way! I have found ways, as were mentioned, to settle myself: organize, yoga, walks in nature, limit my socializing to when I want to engage with people, soothing music, journaling, eating healthy, speaking to a counselor when needed, etc. Thank you for re-enforcing what manages and soothes us HSPs, as we navigate through a sometimes very complex environment and chaotic life. ❤
Thanks for the lovely video. I’m a HSP & from the Empath Tribe too. We’re similarly wired towards a slow living life. I agree that we HSP and Empaths get our happiness differently.
I began to understand in my mid-twenties that the answers are inward and not external. In my teenage years I started to realize that I am HSP but my situation with it was the same as yours, now I have learned how to accept my true nature and align with it. From now on I just listen to my intuition and follow it. ❤
I have been watching your videos for a while now... and I gotta say, I think this is about to completely turn my life around... I have a stressful but great job as an Executive Assistant, and I kept wondering what was wrong with me being SO drained at the end of the day to the point I cannot do anything.. I binge watch shows.. I take a LOT of alone time and it was starting to hurt me because I felt like it's been hurting my relationship taking so much alone time and now after listening to all of this... this blows my mind... It all makes sense... I knew I was a very sensitive person but could never really understand why and it would frustrate me so much.. I had no idea that HSP was a thing... wanting to have all spaces clean with no clutter because then my brain feels cluttered, always needing to have comfort food but to the point it's getting over done, I don't know. I am beyond grateful you posted this and I got to watch it. Thank you so much for your amazing work and videos. They have helped me so much over the last 4 years.
Hi Sophie and Hi to the comm 💚
Your videos carry so much wisdom because you share your life experience with us and that makes it so relatable and the shame is always shaken when I discover that I'm not alone. Also your video quality screams I am authentic and gentle with life 🧬.
Thank you so much for sharing with us and most of all healing with us.
Happy New Year, May page 2025 be what we prayed for. Let alignment be restored.💚
Malama, following you for more than 3 years, this is the first time I can somehow understand exactly why I feel so connected to what your soul is showing beautifully through your daily moments and thoughts. Yes, the highly sensitive trait is a bless and sometimes a curse. Feeling a lot is sometimes so overwhelmed and even sad. But I still choose to look at it as a bless. I see you and I love you. Wish you a lot of peace of mind during your move. All all all the best to you and your family 🤍
Mai,
From Kyoto 🌸
Aww it feels so nice to be seen and understood. Sending you much love from Maui
As a highly sensitive person myself, I can relate so much to what you said. loved this video💕💕
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being an sensitive person ,i was made to believe the same things the world is not for us ,,but you just made it like a curly hair routine where every hairtype needs different amount of care and concerns ,same ways we require different kind of routines and than just see our strengths overshine, thankyou for giving me a smile today while making me learn more about myself
This video came out just when I needed it. Thank you for helping me to not feel alone.
I sometimes have difficulties trying to decide the type of activity, book, film or music I want to focus on at the given moment. Your channel helps me unwind. Have a great day, or night ✨
So happy to hear that :) thank you for watching
I’m a highly sensitive person also. I tear up easily. But I love people and I’m not going to let it keep me inside. It’s something I really have to pray about it ✝️🙏
I love our voice. It’s so soothing ❤
Your videos are like mini vacations for me . I am grateful for these videos.
Aww thank you for watching them
I am a highly sensitive person and this video is a remedy for me! There are really no words to express how thankful i feel... Thank you Sofie for sharing, i feel so seen right now thank you ❤
I'm an HSP too, and about 1 min into this i was about to cry. lol. Just relating to how the simplest thing, happy or sad can effect you. I use to think something was wrong with me, because i like to be alone a lot. I have 4 daughers though, so it's few and far between. But i've learned that I need that time to be my best self for them. Oh, my poor husband. lol.
Love this video! I'm exactly like this. I love a well balanced life. I do not center around people who are too busy in their minds to relax. I feel bad for them because the greatest joy is comfort and peace of your own presence with respect
I've been following your content for two years, it's been a while since I wanted to say it, this video hit me, so I think it's a good time. Your videos give me the feeling of talking to an old friend where I can be myself, even if I don't know who I am, a safe place to discover. Thank you. ❤
❤️🥰 thank you
I’m an HSP & empath as well, I read multiple books & listen to so many podcast & videos but I think this is the 1st time I feel like someone made a video about how I feel exactly in the most simple, yet highly effective, way. So thanks & thank you for your videos, they always calm me down & recharge my batteries 🩵
So happy to hear that!!
I have two young children and I homeschool. I am an HSP and my son is going through cancer treatment. I enjoyed this video very much and I will continue to try to find ways to slow down and honor what I need as a highly sensitive person. 💛
Sending best wishes to you and your family.
Until now i always ignored my needs, i tried to fit in this fast world but at the end of the day i just can't. So from now on i won't ignore and I'm gonna make more time for my good❤
I, like many others, am attracted to your videos as I'm an HSP. What I need to reconnect and recharge is spending time alone with dim yellow lights and a cup of tea, or taking long walks and connecting with the elements. Thank you ❤️
it honestly makes me wanna cry the burdeen u just took out of my chest….i have always seen myself as a difficult person to deal with. Cheers and MANY MANY thanks to u!!
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I’m an HSP too, that’s why you’re literally one of my FAVORITE creators I have followed for years now 😍🥰
Exactly you spelled my words
Hi Sophie.. I am also an HSP which is exactly why I love your channel. It feels so calming and relaxing. Such soft music, beautiful scenery, calm and soft narration.. it’s what I turn to when I want to feel slow and relaxed from my otherwise hectic life. You have channelized your energy in the right way and continue to help so many of us😄
That's so sweet 🥹❤️ thank you
I’m so exited to stubble on a channel by a fellow HSP! I felt so alone for years and wondered why I was so different and now that I’m in my 40’s I feel like I’m finally discovering accepting who I am. I look forward to watching more of your videos!
Thank you so much much for your videos. I too am an HSP and can totally relate to this video. Thank you for the tip regarding clutter free spaces, it definitely makes a difference in reducing sensory overload.
I really wouldn't be able to function without blocking out regular rest days and time away from family and friends. Family never understood me and were offended when I would do this, but now they understand that I need downtime. I come back refreshed, and my social relationships are healthier.
Thanks so much for coming into my life all your videos have changed my life for years and I live the best unstressed life ever and I travel and live a mimilist lifestyle and have shared your Malama life videos with all my friends and family blessings to you and family and thanks for all your wisdom and sharing it with all of us you are the best
Curious. What kind of profession allows you to do so?
the sunflower scene so so beautiful !!
They're so beautiful 😍
wow it’s so refreshing to see others that are highly sensitive. I almost thought at times that maybe I had autism or something else going on. I’m also an empath and an ambivert. I enjoy socializing once in a while when I feel it’s needed, but if I overdue do it I feel extremely drained and need me time to recharge. I noticed at times I would use alcohol to be more comfortable socializing but have caught on to that and was so proud to go to a gathering for a few hours without a sip. It’s amazing how much we learn about ourselves as we get older. I also can’t over plan because I get overwhelmed from it. I’m 36 but not until a few years ago I really started to learn myself more. Living a slower life not always easy with 3 kids lol but I make it a priority. Gardening, baking, cooking, reading and being outdoors sooth my soul❤
Love your story ❤️😍
I never thought I was hsp but after watching your video, I now know why I feel the way I do about many different areas in my life. I feel like a light bulb just went off. Thank you
as a minimalist and also an empath, your videos helped me a lot...been watching your vids the past years ....I love you Sophie....much Love from Cebu Philippines...
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I'm also a HSP person and to recharge, I listen to instrumentals/lofi music because it calms me down. also I love taking a shower and reading, journaling, taking a break from socializing for a few days and stay away from social media/news because it stresses me out so much :)
Yesss 😍❤️ sounds like the best way to recharge
@@MalamaLife thank you! ☺
I recently learned about HSP and a lot of things make sense now. I was more outgoing when I was younger and liked to go out a lot. But as I age, I feel more the characteristics of a sensitive person. I was getting frustrated thinking it was exaggerated, but now I know it is part of my nature, and I want to learn to take care of myself.
Everything you share really resonates with me. Being an empath and minimalist I find your videos so soothing and restorative. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching them ❤️
This video itself felt so soothing ❤
I think you’re an amazing beautiful person. Thanks for posting your art ❤ & share your inner soul. I love these contents
Aww thank you ❤️❤️
Amazing video Sophie! I bought that book in 2021 I think. I still have not finished it yet because I am reading Chicken Soup For the Woman's Soul. I only read 3 chapters of HSP and that book was made for me. I abhor loud noises, ultra bright lights. I love a nice, clean, and non bright space. I discovered that I love music that is very soft and just sounds so soothing. I have always felt out of place in a world that is always so loud. Thank you for making this video.
This is so me! I’ve always described myself as very sensitive and like you, growing up in my community it wasn’t seen as a good thing. I find myself to be talkative to the ones I’m closest to especially in romantic relationships yet valuing my me time. I wish I could’ve heard more on that aspect.
I am so in love w your videos~ always hits home! ❤
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Lovely video!! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Sophie! I’m pretty new to all the labels we have these days, but your video definitely resonated with me. I find that I need a lot of time to myself, out in nature or in quiet, comfortable settings as well. I love my long morning and evening walks, watching the sun rise with my dog, drawing or painting, sunbathing, and working out.
Hi. Im a mom from the Phil. I love your videos. I listen to them while takin a shower coz thats the only time I can. thanks for sharing peace.
🤗❤️ I'm so happy to hear that!
As a highly sensitive person, i walk 10k steps a day so I can give back to my body and release any stress. I also reorganize my place according to feng shui lol way too many times.
Thanks for sharing this video. It's so relatable ..❤A couple years ago I also discovered via my therapist I am HSP and all the pieces fell into place. Yet it is still hard to find a way in this world that's not compatible on how I want to live my life. There is still much pressure and I am trying to find ways to make my life easier. I see it as a strength now not as a weakness.
I am a HSP and spiritually gifted. Amazing content!
🥰❤️ thank you so much for watching
I can relate so much to this video!! HSP and an empath here ! Pls create more content on how to cope with these traits! Thanks a bunch for this one. ❤
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As always, a content rich video.
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I feel like you're speaking to my soul! I had forgotten the importance of leaning into the silence to recharge after months of denying my sensitive side to simply survive. I was starting to doubt whether I'd ever feel like my peaceful self again until I found your channel (I feel at peace for the first time in months).
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Such a beautiful video. It feels good to see that I am not the only person who feels this way. HSP s need more self care, more self love and alone time than others. Life in a crowded city is not so easy for us.
I love your home,the way you make everything beautiful,calming in the everyday,reminding us about the magic in life... Thank you so much for your vlogs and being who you are!!!!🌷🌱🫖☕🥧🍵🕯📓🖋
This was great, thanks!
This video came at the right time. I'm an HSP too and in search of a job. Life has been overwhelming since the last few months, and it's been quite hard to keep the energy high and focus on what's required. I am glad to have a great support system that keeps me grounded and reminds me that all of this is just a phase. Thanks for the video, and I relate to what you've mentioned.
So glad you have a good support system! ❤️
Wow. Beautiful. One thing I’ve done is I have been away from all forms of social media (except RUclips) for years. I’m much happier without!
It is challenging now having young children, as they are often full of energy and excitement and they just love to be loud. It tests my limits for sure!
This resonated so much with me! As I get older I have stopped trying to fix myself into becoming like everyone else and just really listening to my body. Somatic exercises have helped to be in my body with love and acceptance. Thank you for such a beautiful video.
I love that ❤️
Your voice is so calming. Thank you for this content! ❤
I recently bought that book & a goal is to read it during September. ❤
Careful with the candles, they've been linked so serious health problems.Dr Mike has a great video on them.
I like what you were saying about finding an outlet to process your thoughts. It is very important to not neglect our thoughts and to work it all out in our heads. I love how the little things is what we all are drawn to in some way. Thanks for another lovely video.
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I really needed this today 💜thank you for this video! I need to be reminded that’s it’s okay to set boundaries and me time 😊
Absolutely ❤️ take care of yourself
Thanks for sharing this video. I’m in my 60s and just now connecting the dots, coming to the conclusion that I’m a HSP and an Empath. When I was younger HSP wasn’t a thing. So many of the things you shared are how I feel, it felt like you were describing me. Thank you.
Thank you, I totally relate and have creative outlets which I love and they help on lots of levels. I love to spend time away in quiet environments, otherwise I can feel drained or overwhelmed.
I feel you 🤗❤️
Thank you Sophie 🌸🤍🌼🌷
Thank you for watching ❤️
I learnt for the first time that my husband is a highly sensitive person. Thank you so much. I thought I was the only one because I am emotionally attuned, but my husband is so environmentally attuned and emotionally... I really have the best husband. I feel like I can be a better wife to him now.
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Love your videos! This one really resonated with me. Thank you so much for sharing. And for your vlog overall, I am the farthest I coule possibly be from home, but so nice to be able to have a relaxing walk around Hawaii with you over my morning coffee. ❤
Your videos are so good to listen to, such beautiful imagery, I could watch over and over! You’re such a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for these thoughts you share with us 😊
I still follow you all the time. I'm glad that more people like you.🙂
A wonderful video and very insightful, as a fellow HSP and empath, many of the observations you shared rang true, but none more so than the need for a clutter=free and clean home environment. The opening and closing routines to the day also hit home. Thank you so much for your wisdom.
Hello❤ I am that person too. I love my alone time and I feel very tired after socializing for long. I love my weekends sending home and doing "my" things that makes me calm and happy! Love your videos😀
Yes! Sounds amazing
Wow! What a wonderful video! ❤
Thank you for this. I didn’t know I fit in to the signs you’ve mentioned about HSP. No wonder why it takes the whole weekend for me to recharge. Always thankful to your videos as it helps me and the rest know about ourselves.
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Yes - I am learning to embody this - in all things consider my Self first. While processing un healed trauma
Also an hsp, I obsess about my surroundings and what "little" things are happening, I know all! !im happy to have known this and now share this with you! It has changed my life truly!
I did the same, but took 2 years to do soul searching, but back at it. Thanks for being an inspiration.
Thank you for sharing, I really needed this today.