Journaling for Highly-Sensitive Introverts | HSP, Regulate Emotions, Journaling Prompts, Overstimulated, Nervous System

105 | How to Build a Consistent Journaling Practice (Even When You're Not Overwhelmed)

Do you only pick up your journal when you’re overwhelmed or upset? I get it. As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to see journaling as an “emotional emergency tool.” But when you only use it in crisis, you miss out on the calm and clarity it can bring to everyday life. In this episode, I’m sharing why consistent journaling matters, simple ways to make it a habit, and what to write about when you’re not in the middle of big emotions. You’ll also learn how looking back at calmer entries can help you build emotional awareness and resilience over time. If you’ve struggled with overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or inconsistent journaling, this episode will help you create a practice that feels supportive, peaceful, and sustainable, not like another thing on your to-do list.Related Episodes:17 | Want to Feel More Rested? How to Create a Calming Home Space as an HSP96 | 4 Ways to Make Journaling Work Better for You as an HSP Trying to Regulate Your Emotions83 | How Many Journals Do You Need? My #1 Tip for Beating Perfectionism as an HSP and Introvert74 | Don't Feel Better After Journaling? Why It Feels Hard (And Why You Should Keep Going)____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide ✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop ☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

104 | Why Trying to "Control" Your Emotions Keeps You Stuck as an HSP

As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to believe that controlling your emotions is the key to strength and peace. But here’s the truth: emotional control often leads to suppression, emotional exhaustion, and even bigger overwhelm down the road. In this episode, I’m sharing why trying to control your emotions keeps you stuck, and how learning to regulate instead can help you feel calmer, more resilient, and more at ease in your daily life. You’ll walk away with one simple reframe you can start using today to shift from control to regulation so you can build emotional awareness, reduce overthinking, and create more peace in your inner world.Related Episodes:102 | “Feelings Aren’t Facts” Is Harmful! Here’s Why You Need to Listen to Your Emotions100 | Are You Confusing Thoughts, Feelings, and Facts? (Here’s Why It Matters for HSPs)99 | Enough Holding it In! This Tool Will Help You Name Your HSP Emotions____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide ✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop ☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

Bonus: How to Learn to Regulate Your Emotions in 90 Days

Do you ever feel like your emotions run the show? One minute, you’re fine, and the next, you’re spiraling or shutting down? You’re not alone.In this episode, we’re breaking down how to start regulating your emotions in just 90 days - even if you’ve tried before and it never seemed to stick.You’ll learn:The simple first step that helps highly sensitive and introverted women calm emotional overwhelmWhat to focus on each month as you build awareness, practice regulation, and create lasting emotional habitsHow journaling can become your go-to tool for emotional clarity and peaceIf you’re ready to feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your emotions, this episode will show you the path forward: one gentle step at a time.____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide ✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop ☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

103 | 3 Self-Care Secrets to Recharging Without Guilt as an Introvert

Do you ever feel guilty for needing rest or downtime? As a highly sensitive or introverted woman, your nervous system processes more, which means you need intentional recharge time. But guilt and old beliefs often get in the way. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 secrets that will help you shift your mindset so you can recharge without apology. You’ll learn why rest is maintenance (not laziness), how to untangle guilt from old conditioning, and the role boundaries play in protecting your energy. Plus, I’ll share practical ways to create guilt-free recharge pockets in your week. If you’re ready to rest without shame and show up with more peace and energy, this one’s for you.Related Episodes:81 | Anxiety or Sensory Overload? How to Know What’s Really Draining You as an Introvert and HSP79 | Introvert Hangovers Are Real! Avoid Emotional Burnout With These Self-Care Tips63 | HSPs & Crying: Why It's Okay and How it Helps You Build Emotional Awareness____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide ✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop ☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

102 | “Feelings Aren’t Facts” Is Harmful! Here’s Why You Need to Listen to Your Emotions

You’ve probably heard the phrase “feelings aren’t facts” before. Maybe from a therapist, a friend, or even in a moment when someone was trying to help you calm down. But if you’re a highly sensitive or introverted woman, that phrase can actually do more harm than good. In this episode, I’m unpacking why dismissing your emotions leaves you doubting yourself and feeling disconnected, and how to reframe it in a way that honors your sensitivity. You’ll learn why your emotions are valuable messengers, how to start listening to what they’re really telling you, and simple journaling prompts to help you process instead of pushing feelings away. If you’ve ever felt invalidated or “too much” for your emotions, this conversation will help you see your feelings as wisdom—not weakness.Related Episodes:100 | Are You Confusing Thoughts, Feelings, and Facts? (Here’s Why It Matters for HSPs)94 | STOP Hiding Your Emotions to Protect Other People, Use This Journaling Prompt Instead90 | You’re NOT Fine, It's Emotional Numbness! Simple Nervous System Reset for HSPs and Introverts____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide ✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop ☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching