Schedule a time-out

Downtime is essential for the supersensitive. ‘The goal is one hour a day with zero stimulation or input,’ says Freund. That means walking away from your devices, obligations and work. How you spend it is up to you: meditation (Freund loves the Insight Timer app’s guided practices), a workout or cooking. ‘When you take care of yourself, you are more efficient, have a clearer perspective and make better decisions,’ says Dr Aron. (This is helpful info for partners, friends and family, who also need to respect and support that window.)