The feeling of being unseen and unheard is painful, but it doesn't have to overwhelm us. This journal entry is for any sensitive, introverted intuitive—especially if you identify as an INFP—who is currently feeling isolated, like no one cares, and is experiencing the specific form of overwhelm known as Grip Stress. When the weight of the world feels heavy and lonely, we can slip into an existential panic that manifests as a frantic need to organize or control small, external things.

This video shares the three simple yet profound self-care techniques you can implement right now to calm your nervous system, move out of that panicked state, and reassure yourself that you matter:

• Self-Affirmation and Grounding: A physical technique (based on the Havening touch) to immediately interrupt the panic and send care to yourself.
• Introverted Sensing (Si) Healing: Learn how to tap into your safe, inner space using powerful calming sounds, smells (like lavender), or comfort items that are connected to peaceful memories.
• Journaling: Use this simple writing practice not just to release the panic, but to actively write yourself into a state of self-love and reassurance, solving the problem of isolation from within. You are not alone in this feeling, and you deserve care.

✨  Dear soul, if you're feeling brave, I'd love it if you'd share one sound, scent, or picture that instantly brings you back to a place of feeling safe and calm?

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In [It's okay to say no to Christmas] https://youtu.be/__K0vqfHwnU, I dive into the essential conversation about setting boundaries to protect your peace and mental health during the holiday season.

XOXO,
Kate Harmony

📖 Journal Notes
0:00 Welcome to the Lightbearer's Library
0:27 The INFP Grip Stress panic explained
1:59 How to relieve the initial grip stress
2:43 The first self-care step: Hug yourself & affirm "I care"
4:22 Calming your nervous system with the Havening technique
5:09 How INFPs use Introverted Sensing (Si) to find calm
6:20 Scent Therapy and Calming Smells (Lavender & Tea)
7:33 Finding safe memories with Calming Sounds (Rain on Leaves)
9:00 The power of a comfort item (Teddy)
10:18 Rereading an old book or watching a favorite movie
10:55 Journaling to write out the panic & loving affirmations
11:40 Reach out: The relief of asking for a hug or calling someone
12:38 Final message: You are not alone & I care

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🌿About Kate Harmony🌿

My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries.

Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too.

I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1