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If you’ve ever been told you’re too sensitive... welcome. You’re my people.Maybe it was said with a laugh. Maybe it was a dig. Maybe you internalized it and started thinking, “Ugh, why can’t I just chill like everyone else?” But here’s the thing: what if your sensitivity isn’t a flaw?What if it’s literally how your nervous system is wired—and you’ve just never been given the right language (or tools) to understand it?<figure id="figure-3ewr8pgt3mdq9uk5m"><iframe id="3ewr8pgt3mdq9uk5m" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9lEVwI7iXhY" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtube.com/shorts/9lEVwI7iXhY?si=We8uIaFwEIiOqoah" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9lEVwI7iXhY" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>So… What’s an HSP?</h3>HSP stands for Highly Sensitive Person, and it’s a temperament trait that affects about 15–20% of the population. It’s not a diagnosis. It’s not a disorder. It’s just a different way your brain and body experience the world. You take in more. You feel more. You notice more.It’s like you’ve got your antenna turned all the way up—and while that can feel overwhelming sometimes, it also means you’re deeply intuitive, empathetic, and aware in ways other people aren’t.<h3>How Do You Know If You’re an HSP?</h3>Let’s do a quick check-in. See how many of these feel true for you:<ul><li>You get overwhelmed by bright lights, loud noises, or chaotic environments.</li><li>You cry easily—movies, commercials, awkward tension... yep.</li><li>You need alone time like you need oxygen.</li><li>You notice tiny shifts in people’s tone, energy, or body language.</li><li>You avoid violent TV shows because it’s just too much.</li><li>You startle easily.</li><li>You think deeply—sometimes to the point of spiraling.</li><li>You hate being rushed or forced to multitask.</li><li>You’ve been told “you’re too sensitive” more than once.</li><li>You feel other people’s emotions like they’re your own.</li></ul>If you’re nodding along to a bunch of these, there’s a good chance you’re an HSP. And let me say this clearly: There is nothing wrong with you.<h3>It’s Not in Your Head—It’s in Your Nervous System&nbsp;</h3>Science backs this up, too. HSPs actually process information more deeply in the brain. We have more active mirror neurons (hello empathy), stronger startle responses, and a heightened sensitivity to subtleties in our environment.So when someone tells you to “stop overreacting,” just know: your system is literally built to react more strongly. It’s not you being dramatic. It’s biology.<h3>Let’s Bust the Biggest Myth</h3>It means you care. You feel. You notice. You pause. And in a world that’s moving a mile a minute and rewarding numbness? That’s actually your edge.HSPs are some of the most creative, compassionate, and emotionally intelligent humans out there. You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re just built for depth, not surface.<h3>So What Now?</h3>If you’re curious about how to actually thrive as an HSP instead of constantly trying to “fix” yourself, I’m working on something behind the scenes that’s gonna speak directly to your sensitive soul.And if you’re ready to go deeper right now, I’ve got space for 1:1 coaching where we can unpack all of it together—your sensitivity, your patterns, your power.Send me a message <a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/jaime-messina----mindset---empowerment-coach--one-on-one-coaching" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/jaime-messina----mindset---empowerment-coach--one-on-one-coaching">here</a> saying, “Okay yep, that’s me.” I’d love to hear what resonated. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

“Too Sensitive” or Just Highly Tuned? Let’s Talk About HSPs

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Let’s have an honest moment: Self-sabotage isn’t always obvious.It’s not just laying on the couch eating chips while ignoring your to-do list (though… that counts too). Sometimes, it shows up dressed as productivity. As overthinking. As “just needing to feel more aligned before I take action.” Cute. But no.If you’ve ever said:<ul><li>“I just need to get a little more organized first”</li><li>“Let me clean my whole house before I send that email”</li><li>“I’ll go after that goal… once I feel more ready”</li></ul>…congrats. You’ve met the sneakier side of self-sabotage.And before you start spiraling—this doesn’t make you broken or lazy. It makes you human.Your brain is wired to keep you safe, not successful. And guess what feels unsafe to your nervous system? Visibility. Change. Growth. Being fully seen. So when you start getting close to something good, your brain’s like, “Nah, let’s distract her with a sudden need to organize the pantry.”<figure id="figure-x9ftcwtriqmdgb3ksp"><iframe id="x9ftcwtriqmdgb3ksp" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fbxFRE5aPnw" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtube.com/shorts/fbxFRE5aPnw?si=eeD5RA3lbzfHZPzf" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fbxFRE5aPnw" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Self-Sabotage Is a Pattern—Not a Personality </h3>Here’s the thing: You’re not the problem. The pattern is. And the second you can name it, you can start shifting it.So let’s try something right now: 👉 What’s one thing you say you want—but keep putting off, avoiding, or “accidentally” making harder than it needs to be?Say it out loud. Write it down. Drop it in a note. Whatever you do—name it.Because when you call out the pattern, you take its power away.<h3>Ready to Break the Loop?</h3>If you’re tired of circling the same mountain—sabotaging your momentum every time you get close to something good—I’ve got something for you.It’s called <a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind">Climb the Mountain</a>, and it’s a 10-day mastermind experience built to help you break out of the loop, reconnect with your power, and finally move differently.<ul><li>Short daily videos</li><li>Journal prompts that actually move the needle</li><li>Action steps that help you stop thinking and start climbing</li></ul>We start August 4th—and if you’re feeling the nudge, don’t ignore it.<h3><a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">👉 Join Climb the Mountain here</a></h3>You're not lazy. You're not lost. You're just ready for a new pattern.Let’s climb.<h3> </h3>

You’re Not Lazy—You’re Looping

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Let’s go ahead and get this out of the way:You do not have to heal your entire life before you’re allowed to want more, go after the thing, or show up as the version of you who’s ready to rise.Seriously. Who started this lie that we need to fix our childhood, our nervous system, our relationship history, our self-worth, our fear of success and our money mindset before we’re “ready”?Because here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud: You’re not stuck because you haven’t healed everything. You’re stuck because one old pattern is still running the show.That’s it.It’s that one belief that whispers, “Who do you think you are?” That one habit that shows up the second you get close to something good. That one story your brain keeps looping that was never even yours to begin with.And that’s the good news. Because you don’t need to overhaul your whole life. You just need to start with one shift.<figure id="figure-nrcq88mvssmdesy5x4" class=""><iframe id="nrcq88mvssmdesy5x4" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/33hZMyFxti4" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtube.com/shorts/33hZMyFxti4?si=kdTYDKslaOYzKdVZ" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/33hZMyFxti4" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>So... What Pattern Are You Still Running? </h3><ul><li>Do you constantly attract people who treat you like an option?</li><li>Do you procrastinate when you're finally getting momentum?</li><li>Do you shrink in rooms where you should be owning your space?</li></ul>That’s your mountain.It’s not random. It’s protective. It was built to keep you safe. But the you that built it isn’t the you who’s ready to rise.And the work now? It’s not about tearing it all down. It’s about taking one step. Disrupting one loop. Rewriting one belief at a time.<h3>&nbsp; That’s Exactly What We Do in Climb the Mountain</h3> <a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind">Climb the Mountain</a> is my 10-day mindset mastermind where we don’t try to fix everything—we focus on creating real, lasting change through 10 digestible, doable shifts.Each day, you get: <ul><li>A short, powerful video</li><li>A journal prompt that actually makes you think</li><li>A small, aligned action step to move the needle forward</li></ul>We’re not just talking about change—we’re becoming the version of us who can hold it.This is for the woman who’s tired of her own loops. Tired of being in her head. Tired of getting close and pulling back.If that’s you?<h3><a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">👉 Click here to join us﻿</a></h3>We start August 4th. And no, you don’t need to be fully healed to get started.You just need to say yes to the first step.Let’s climb.

You Don’t Have to Heal Everything—Just One Pattern at a Time

You get clear. You feel motivated. You start taking action—and then, like clockwork, something knocks you off track.Self-doubt creeps in. You procrastinate. You shrink. You second-guess everything.And before you know it, you’re right back where you started… wondering what’s wrong with you.Let me say this as clearly as I can: There is nothing wrong with you.Self-sabotage isn’t laziness. It’s not a flaw. It’s a signal. It’s your system doing what it thinks it needs to do to keep you safe.But if you’re reading this, I know one thing for sure: You’re ready to stop letting that part of you run the show.That’s exactly why I created <a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind">Climb the Mountain: A 10-Day Mastermind.</a>This program is designed for the moment when you realize you’re done playing small and circling the same loops—and you’re finally ready to rise.<figure id="figure-oh1k7gvc2md6c37ai"><iframe id="oh1k7gvc2md6c37ai" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A73-E7UA-n4" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/A73-E7UA-n4" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A73-E7UA-n4" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>Over the course of 10 days, you’ll get:<ul><li>Short, powerful videos that meet you where you are</li><li>Journal prompts and practical daily shifts</li><li>A clear understanding of why you keep sabotaging yourself</li><li>Real tools to start showing up as the version of you who can hold the life you say you want</li></ul>This journey is inspired by the book The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest—and trust me, it’s not just a mindset refresh. It’s an identity shift. A climb back to your power.You'll explore:<ul><li>The roots of your resistance</li><li>The beliefs that have kept you stuck</li><li>How to regulate your emotions instead of reacting to them</li><li>How to let go of what’s no longer aligned</li><li>And how to build the version of you who keeps going—no matter what </li></ul>This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress you can feel.If your gut is saying “this is what I need”—trust it.<h3><a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/mastermind">👉 [Click here to join Climb the Mountain now]</a></h3>Spots are limited so we can keep the energy focused, intimate, and powerful.You don’t have to keep circling the same patterns. You can climb. And you don’t have to do it alone.Let’s go.

Are You Tired of Climbing the Same Damn Mountain?

Let’s talk about self-awareness—because it’s more than just knowing when you’re triggered.Anyone can recognize a moment where they overreacted or got emotionally activated. That’s step one.But real transformation? That happens when you go deeper. When you stop just managing the reaction in the moment and start asking the bigger question:“Why does this keep happening?” “Why do I shut down every time I feel unheard?” “Why do I keep choosing the same kind of relationship dynamic and expecting a different result?”That’s where the power is. Not just in the trigger itself—but in the pattern underneath it.<figure id="figure-8w0bsz6jchmd3hcmyy"><iframe id="8w0bsz6jchmd3hcmyy" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YlqFW0qMpco" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtube.com/shorts/YlqFW0qMpco?si=j94eHMbupEIZHR--" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YlqFW0qMpco" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Patterns Are the Blueprint</h3>Let’s be honest: most of us are walking around repeating the same emotional loops on autopilot.We chase validation and then feel disappointed. We avoid conflict but end up resentful. We people-please until we burn ourselves out—again.And every time, we act surprised… like it just happened to us.But here’s the truth: Patterns tell the truth.And if you’re willing to zoom out and look at them, they’ll show you exactly what still needs healing.It’s not about blaming yourself. It’s about freeing yourself.<h3>A Simple Way to Start Noticing Your Patterns</h3>If this hits home, here’s something you can try this week:Every time you feel emotionally off—anxious, drained, angry, or shut down—pause and ask:<ul><li>“Where have I felt this before?”</li><li>“What story is playing on repeat right now?”</li><li>“What role am I slipping into that feels a little too familiar?”</li></ul>You’ll start to notice the loops. And once you see them, you get to choose something different.Because self-awareness isn’t just about noticing the fire—it’s about realizing you’ve been holding the same match over and over again.<h3>And You? You’ve Got the Power to Put It Down.</h3>You don’t have to keep repeating what’s familiar. You don’t have to keep burning yourself for the sake of survival.This is your invitation to get curious—not judgmental—about your patterns. To stop trying to fix everything in the moment and start understanding the why behind it.You’re not too sensitive. You’re not broken. You’re just ready to break the loop.And I’m here for that version of you.Want help identifying and shifting the patterns keeping you stuck?That’s the work we do in my 1:1 coaching containers. If you’ve been feeling the pull, this is your moment. <a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/jaime-messina----mindset---empowerment-coach--one-on-one-coaching" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/jaime-messina----mindset---empowerment-coach--one-on-one-coaching" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">Click Here to Learn More!</a>Let’s do this together. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Self-Awareness Isn’t Just About Triggers—It’s About Patterns

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Let’s talk about triggers— Not as something to avoid, dismiss, or feel ashamed about... But as portals.Yeah. I said it.You know that moment when someone says something, or doesn’t text back, or gives you a certain look—and you feel that flash of heat in your chest? That knot in your stomach? That urge to shut down, lash out, or overthink every little thing?That’s not weakness. That’s your nervous system waving a flag and saying: “Hey… there’s something here that still needs your attention.”The world has taught us to treat triggers like landmines—things we need to hide or tiptoe around. But what if, instead, we got curious? What if being triggered is less about what someone else did—and more about what we still haven’t healed?<figure id="figure-jjis9p79bjmcxjnsyi"><iframe id="jjis9p79bjmcxjnsyi" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zvyOeKLn_Xg" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtube.com/shorts/zvyOeKLn_Xg?si=aJaImbnF6jfVu60N" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zvyOeKLn_Xg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h3>Your Triggers Aren’t the Problem. The Story Underneath Is.</h3>That uncomfortable feeling? That sudden reaction? It’s not random. It’s a doorway to something deeper. Because your body holds memory. And when something pokes at an old wound, your system responds fast. That’s not you overreacting—that’s a survival mechanism.But here’s the shift:&nbsp;Instead of saying, “I’m triggered,” try saying, “Something in me needs my attention.”Feel the difference?One closes the door with shame. The other opens it with curiosity.<h3>So… What Do You Do When You’re Triggered?</h3>You listen. You give that part of you a voice. Here are a few ways to start:<ul><li>Journal it. Let the thoughts out without censoring yourself.</li><li>Record a voice note. Talk to yourself like you would a friend.</li><li>Try mirror talk. Ask: “What are you trying to tell me right now?”</li></ul>The goal isn’t to push the feeling away—it’s to move through it.Because healing isn’t about never getting triggered again. It’s about recognizing the trigger, understanding the story behind it, and responding with compassion instead of reaction.<h3>Your Trigger Is Your Teacher</h3>Here’s the truth no one told us growing up: That discomfort you feel? That’s not the enemy. That’s your body showing you where you’re ready to heal next.So the next time something sets you off, pause before spiraling into shame or blame. Instead, ask:“What is this here to teach me?” “What am I still holding onto?” “What version of me needs to be seen right now?”Because that trigger? It’s not a breakdown. It’s a breakthrough waiting to happen.And you’re brave enough to walk through it.<h3>&nbsp; Want support while you learn to respond instead of react?</h3>This is the work I do with my coaching clients—helping you break old emotional patterns, heal your nervous system, and finally feel safe being fully you.Ready to go deeper? <a data-mce-href="https://jaimecoaches.com/jaime-messina----mindset---empowerment-coach--one-on-one-coaching" href="https://jaimecoaches.com/jaime-messina----mindset---empowerment-coach--one-on-one-coaching">[Click here to join my coaching program / book a call / learn more.]</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Mindset & Empowerment Blog

“Too Sensitive” or Just Highly Tuned? Let’s Talk About HSPs

You’re Not Lazy—You’re Looping

You Don’t Have to Heal Everything—Just One Pattern at a Time

Are You Tired of Climbing the Same Damn Mountain?

Self-Awareness Isn’t Just About Triggers—It’s About Patterns

Triggered? It’s a Portal, Not a Problem