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

114 | Feelings on Repeat? This Journaling Tip Can Help You Spot Emotional Triggers

Have you ever noticed the same emotions showing up again and again in your journal—like anxiety when plans change, or sadness after criticism? As a highly sensitive introvert, these repeating emotional patterns aren’t random; they’re clues to your triggers. In this episode, I’m showing you how journaling can help you spot the patterns that keep you stuck in overwhelm and self-doubt. You’ll learn how to identify recurring words, emotions, and beliefs on the page, and what to do once you see them. If you’ve been struggling with overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or feeling “too much,” this conversation will give you simple journaling tools to build emotional awareness, regulate your feelings, and create more peace in your daily life.Related Episodes:70 | Emotional Triggers 101: The Basics and How to Control Your Emotions, Even With Constant Overwhelm74 | Don't Feel Better After Journaling? Why It Feels Hard (And Why You Should Keep Going)87 | This is NOT Emotional Awareness: Try this Emotional Regulation Technique Instead____________________________________________________________ 🎁 ⁣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

113 | The Hidden Link Between Sleep and Emotional Regulation for HSPs

Ever notice how one bad night of sleep can send your emotions into overdrive? As a highly sensitive introvert, I’ve experienced firsthand how poor sleep makes me more reactive, anxious, and easily overwhelmed by the smallest things—like noise, someone’s tone, or even a crowded space. In this episode, I’m sharing the real connection between sleep and emotions, why it hits HSPs harder, and how to create gentle bedtime routines that calm your nervous system instead of overstimulating it. If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, irritable, or stuck in overthinking, this conversation will give you the tools to recharge, regulate, and restore your inner calm through better sleep. Related Episodes:16 | Why Rest Is the Most Powerful Form of Self-Care for HSPs and Introverts17 | Want to Feel More Rested? How to Create a Calming Home Space as an HSP82| Overstimulated, Overwhelmed, & Emotionally Exhausted? 7 Types of Self-Care for 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

112 | Overwhelmed by Your Emotions? Here's How Journaling Can Help

Do you ever sit down to journal and feel like your mind is a tangled mess of thoughts and emotions? As a highly sensitive introvert, I know how overwhelming it can feel when you can’t separate what you’re thinking from what you’re actually feeling. In this episode, I share a simple two-step journaling practice that helps untangle the knot so you can gain clarity, calm your nervous system, and stop spiraling into overthinking. You’ll learn how to identify emotions versus thoughts, use journaling prompts to get unstuck, and create space for emotional awareness and resilience. If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted or unsure how to process your feelings on the page, this episode will give you gentle tools to regulate your emotions and bring more peace into your daily life. Related Episodes:85 | Exhausted? You're Not Regulating Your Emotions, You're Overthinking100| Are You Confusing Thoughts, Feelings, and Facts? (Here’s Why It Matters for HSPs)102 | “Feelings Aren’t Facts” Is Harmful! Here’s Why You Need to Listen to Your 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

111 | Feeling Out of Control? How to Tell If You’re an HSP or Just a Hot Head

“Do I just have anger issues, or am I a highly sensitive person?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’re not alone. As an HSP, your emotions can feel intense, and anger might be the one that gets your attention most. But here’s the truth: HSPs experience all emotions deeply, not just anger. And often, what looks like anger is really fear, grief, or shame underneath. In this episode, I’m sharing how to tell the difference between HSP emotional intensity and true anger management challenges. We’ll talk about signs of aggression, why HSP is a temperament (not a mental health disorder), and how emotional regulation skills can help you feel calmer and more in control. If you’ve struggled with emotional overwhelm, overthinking, or feeling misunderstood in your reactions, this episode will help you find clarity and compassion for yourself.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 Tips65 | Instead of Powering Through Burnout, Try These 5 Simple Practices to Finally Feel Less Stressed 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

110 | Your Sensitivity Isn’t the Problem! The Real Reason You’re So Drained After Emotional Days

As a highly sensitive introvert, it can feel like your emotions and sensitivity are weighing you down, leaving you drained at the end of the day. But here’s the truth: your sensitivity isn’t the problem. Most of the time, the real culprit is overstimulation. In this episode, I’m sharing how overstimulation from emotions, social interaction, and sensory input can zap your energy, and why it doesn’t mean you’re weak. I’ll also teach you one quick nervous system support tip you can use right away to feel calmer and more grounded. If you’ve ever felt exhausted after an emotional day, this conversation will help you reframe your sensitivity as a superpower and give you tools to protect your energy. Related Episodes:103 | 3 Self-Care Secrets to Recharging Without Guilt as an Introvert92 | Yes, You Can Handle Big Feelings (Even if It’s Never Felt True Before)82 | Overstimulated, Overwhelmed, & Emotionally Exhausted? 7 Types of Self-Care for 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