Ep 280: Who Sank the Boat (on being highly sensitive and stressed)

Hello, and welcome to Episode 280 of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!). This is a podcast for my fellow Highly Sensitive People! In today’s episode, I’m using the classic book ‘Who Sank the Boat’ by Pamela Allen to talk about overwhelm and self care. I think this analogy is going to get stuck in your head, in the best possible way.In this episode you will hear:How you can think of the ‘load’ of your day being similar to the cow, donkey, sheep and pig jumping aboard a little dinghy.Why it’s the tiny little mouse - the smallest of them all - that tends to sink the boatHow you can intervene in this boat-sinking cycle, to either off-load some of those big animals or shrink them so they don’t take up so much space.Who knew picture books were so full of wisdom?Mentioned in this episode:Episode 263: Setting Boundaries as a Highly Sensitive PersonEpisodes 266-269: All about managing overstimulation as an HSPEpisode 271: How to Say No as an HSPEpisode 272: How can you honour your sensitivity as an HSP?About your host, Erica Webb:Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach and highly sensitive person. She supports other highly sensitive people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. Visit https://www.ericawebb.com.au to learn more about working together.The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship.If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area.Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.