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

80 | 3 Simple Tools to Stop Overthinking and Reduce Overwhelm as an HSP

Overthinking thrives on uncertainty, and if you’re like me, your brain can sometimes spiral into a million “what ifs” when all you really want is peace. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few simple tools I reach for when my mind won’t slow down. You’ll learn a 3-step decision filter to help you stop second-guessing yourself, some gentle mindfulness cues to ground your nervous system, and mental pause phrases that create breathing room when your thoughts get loud. If you’re a highly sensitive or introverted woman who’s tired of replaying conversations or worrying if you made the “right” choice, this one’s for you. These tools are simple, but they’ve helped me shift from anxious overthinking into calm clarity, and I think they’ll help you too.Related Episodes:54 | 4 Biggest Myths About Being "Too Sensitive" (and why you should ignore them)53 | Instead of Overthinking Every Emotion, Try These 3 Tips to Manage Emotions  and Find Peace30 | Frustrated With Overthinking? My Method for Managing Emotions as an Introvert So You Can Feel Peace____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣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

79 | Introvert Hangovers Are Real! Avoid Emotional Burnout With These Self-Care Tips

Ever feel completely wiped out after socializing, even if it was with people you love? You might be experiencing an introvert hangover. In this episode, we’re diving into what an introvert hangover actually is, why it happens (especially if you’re highly sensitive), and how to recognize the signs before you crash. I’ll also share why these “energy crashes” aren’t something to fix but something to honor. And how ignoring them can lead to emotional overwhelm or burnout. If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing alone time, snapped at someone after a full day, or wondered why your brain shuts down after too much stimulation, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away feeling seen and supported, and you’ll learn how to work with your sensitivity instead of pushing through it.Related Episodes:49| 3 Secrets to Practicing Self-Compassion as an Introverted HSP46| 3 Hacks to Release Stress as an HSP in Under 30 Minutes Per Week23| Drained by Socializing? 7  Ways to Make Friends as an Introvert without the Overwhelm____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣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

78 | Overstimulated? STOP Pushing Through and Do This Instead

Overstimulation is real, and as an HSP or introverted woman, you probably feel it more than most. The noise, the people-pleasing, the constant emotional pull from others... it adds up fast. In this episode, I’m unpacking what overstimulation actually looks and feels like for HSPs, and why it’s not a sign that something’s wrong with you (it’s a sign that you need a different rhythm). I’ll also share simple tools that can help you calm your nervous system, like sensory resets, digital detoxes, and energy check-ins. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or emotionally exhausted lately, this episode is here to help you reset without guilt.Related Episodes:65 | Instead of Powering Through Burnout, Try These 5 Simple Practices to Finally Feel Less Stressed as an HSP64| 5 Reasons You Should Stop Judging How You Feel Emotions, So You Can Embrace Your Feelings Without Shame as an HSP63| 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

77 | Overwhelmed by Your Emotions? 4 Journaling Prompts to Help You Calm Down

Feeling emotionally overwhelmed is a common experience for many highly sensitive introverts, but pushing your feelings away only makes things harder. In this episode, I’m sharing why emotional overwhelm happens and how avoiding your emotions actually fuels burnout and emotional exhaustion. I walk you through a gentle, effective way to process those heavy feelings using the RAIN technique, paired with journaling prompts. If you’ve been struggling to manage emotional overwhelm, overthinking, or emotional fatigue, this episode offers simple but powerful tools to calm your mind, regulate your emotions, and build emotional resilience. Related Episodes:70 | Struggling to Control Your Emotions? Emotional Triggers 101 - Even With Constant Overwhelm69 |  Instead of Suppressing Your Emotions, Try These 3 Steps to Express What You Really Feel as an HSP60 | Feeling Overwhelmed? My Method for Identifying Emotions So You Can Feel Peace as an HSP____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣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

76 | Have Conflicting Feelings? This One Shift Can Help You Regulate Emotions Without Shutting Down

Have you ever felt emotionally torn, like you’re holding joy and sadness, or relief and guilt, all at once? As a highly sensitive introvert, this emotional complexity can feel confusing or even overwhelming. But here’s the truth: mixed emotions are a normal part of being human, and they don’t mean something’s wrong with you. In this episode, I’m sharing how journaling your feelings can help you make sense of emotional contradictions without spiraling or shutting down. You’ll learn how to hold space for conflicting emotions with more ease and why this skill is essential for building true emotional resilience. If you’re ready to stop overthinking your feelings and start honoring your emotional depth, this episode is for you.Related Episodes:73 | Confused by Your Emotions? 3 Ways to Reduce Overwhelm and Build Confidence as an HSP67 | STOP Labeling Your Emotions as ‘Good’ or ‘Bad’62 | You've Named Your Emotions: The Step-by-Step Plan to Help You Actually Work Through Them as an HSP____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣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