Rimi Yoshida

🥰Yesterday I heard some news that really warmed my heart!

Someone from the little Sensitives community we’re building shared that they reached out to another member, and now they chat regularly. It sounds like a natural mentorship is unfolding between them.

This was so heartwarming to hear, because it’s exactly what I was hoping to create: a space where like-minded sensitive souls can connect and build friendships.

I know this kind of connection doesn't happen easily.

The sensitive experience can be hard to put into words with people who don’t share the same temperament. I often hear about people withdrawing to manage emotional overwhelm, and it can become quite lonely. For some, the longer this goes on, the harder it feels to reconnect... and social anxiety can quietly grow.

But as humans, we’re not meant to do life completely alone.

So to hear that someone bravely reached out and is forming a genuine connection feels really meaningful.

Incidentally, this relates to one of the pillars in my holistic framework: Support Systems. It feels so special to witness it happening in real time.

Whether it’s for your own sake or to support someone else, I hope you can reach out and connect with someone today 💗

In my sessions, I often use methods that communicate directly with the subconscious mind. Because sometimes, when someone is caught up in a big wave of emotion, it's hard to shift their state just by... asking questions.

Fear, anger, anxiety, or feelings of unworthiness are some examples of big emotions that can arise.

For example, a client I worked with recently was facing a situation that brought up strong feelings of unworthiness.

Instead of trying to coach our way through it with logic, I taught him a simple technique based on REAL Shift™ Neuro-Emotional Coaching to help release some of the emotional charge.

Just enough to reduce the pressure... and simple enough for him to do on his own.

The next day he shared that he did the technique on himself before the situation. And it went well! He was able to go in with a better frame of mind and voice his recommendations, which was a significant step for him.

Hooray! Moments like this make me so happy for my clients. This is what emotional resilience in action looks like!🙌

Techniques like this can be really helpful when the nervous system is highly activated. Because when big emotions take over, it's not easy to access logic and reason in the moment.

This story is a good reminder that there are other, more gentle ways to process big emotions. Besides pushing through them or pushing them down, only for them to resurface later at inconvenient times.

With the right tools, you can bring your nervous system back to a stable state, return to your center, and move forward from a more empowered place✨

What a special day😍 I met Dr Bradley Nelson , creator of the Emotion Code, Body Code, Belief Code and his lovely wife Jean for lunch! It's like a dream come true💗

This wasn't my first time meeting him in person. But back then, I didn't have a chance to chat personally with him.

Today however, me and a few other practitioner friends got to have an intimate lunch with him, to hear his amazing healing stories, what research he's working on, and other behind the scenes stuff.

Listening to Dr. Brad, I was transported back to 13 years ago when I first discovered his work, the Emotion Code. It set me on a path I never dreamed I would be on. So to say it was life changing isn't an exaggeration!

I know I've talked less about the Emotion Code or Body Code over the years. But it doesn't mean I don't use them at all - I still do!

While I might be more focused today on building emotional resilience, I still release trapped emotions and Heart Walls or correct imbalances to bring the body and mind into more balance.

In fact, if we talk about balancing the nervous system in particular, then clearing emotional energy using his methods can be highly beneficial! Because it can be done without having to relive every detail... which means a lot for those whose nervous systems are more sensitive.

I'm so grateful for the seeds planted years ago, and to the Universe for bringing me this opportunity today🙏 I hope this lunch also planted some seeds in Dr Brad's mind too, and that we can welcome him again to Singapore in the not too distant future...! Fingers crossed🤞😊

Recently I was reading about high sensitivity online, and felt a little disheartened by some of the negative perceptions I saw. One even described it as a disability?!

Sensitivity isn't a flaw - it's a highly attuned nervous system. It takes in more and processes more.

For example, you might walk into a room and notice the lighting, the room temperature, the noise level, the smells, the energy vibe. All before you even focus on the people and the conversation they're having.

Yes, it can be overwhelming and tiring sometimes. But, what if the issue isn't that sensitivity is a weakness? What if you were never taught how to work with your unique nervous system?

It doesn't require a complete overhaul. It's about recognizing that the small habits you may have brushed aside as "not that important" actually matter. A lot.

Maybe what your system needs is time to adjust, space to settle, fewer rushed transitions, plenty of rest.

When you start to prioritize that, something shifts.

The overwhelm reduces and your capacity expands. And your sensitive strengths begin to show up more clearly.

You notice what's not being said, sense how others are really feeling. Stay grounded instead of getting swept away by others' emotions. While still holding a compassionate space for them. And yourself.

So, sensitivity isn't really the problem, it's sensitivity without support that is.

When your nervous system feels safe and steady, you don't just survive. You relax. And finally, you get to enjoy the moment😊💗

It's back! This month I'm resuming my online gatherings for sensitives - those of us who think, feel and process deeply, and experience the world with heightened awareness.

This gathering is a place for like-minded people to connect over a warm, unhurried conversation about what it's like to be sensitive.

I started it so that other sensitive souls could find their "people". A small corner in the vast online space that doesn't need you to perform, and feels a little like home🤗

If this resonates with you, please feel free to DM me for more details 💗

(Or if you like, register thru the link below in the comments)

I've just returned from a very stimulating day supporting a corporate workshop hosted by my mentor Sofie Hon, alongside my teammate Corina Tennakoon. Afterwards, the three of us had a lively conversation that gave me a lot to think about.

From their sharing, I realised what I truly love doing: 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. Whether it's a 1:1 session or 1:2 mentoring, I feel all my senses come alive when I'm in this space.

What does space-holding look like from the client's perspective?

Sometimes, it's laying it all out and getting things off their chest.

Being messy. Finding it hard to articulate what they're trying to say.

Old memories surfacing. Getting emotional.

Asking questions they were hesitant to ask, for fear of being judged.

And being able to do all of that knowing it's ok to be exactly as they are.

As their space holder, I make sure they're seen, held, and safe.

I hold no judgement about what's shared in that space.

I pay close attention to what's being said, and what isn't.

Certain words stand out in my mind 's eye, as if they're written in bold.

Or I notice patterns, the deeper issue beneath what's being described, or the meaning behind what's being said.

Those land in my body, and when I reflect them back, they often land deeply for the client, too.

There's a synergy that happens in this space that feels truly special 💗

That said, I've noticed this synergy doesn't happen with everyone...

It happens with those who are willing to be vulnerable - not with me, but with themselves.

When someone is open to being honest with themselves, that's when the magic begins. They're priming themselves for a fundamental shift.

I'll be honest too: I *do* ask clients to be willing to let go of deeply held identities, beliefs and patterns. And to take ownership of themselves.

But when they fully embrace that process, then the journey of empowerment becomes less of an emotional struggle and more of a joyful discovery.

And throughout it all, I'll be there by your side to support you.

If anything I shared resonates, feel free to connect anytime 😊

Now that the excitement of welcoming in a new year is slowly settling, what's starting to come up for you?

If you're still feeling into what your 2026 might look like, or just want a quiet moment to pause and reflect, I warmly invite you to an online journaling session I'm hosting on 𝐌𝐨𝐧 𝟓 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟕:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐒𝐆𝐓.

In this gentle, guided space, we'll:

・Reflect on a few key areas of your life (such as family, work, relationships, health)
・Notice any themes or patterns that might be emerging
・Map where you are in your journey using a framework I've been working with
・Realign with what you'd like to embody more of in the year ahead
・Tend to any emotions that may arise as we go along, with energy clearing

There's a small fee of $20 to join. More details and registration can be found here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wI1vpHijQ2i1yfFWQphbww #/registration.

If you have any questions, feel free to message me!
I look forward to holding this reflective space with you😊

Happy New Year 2026🌅

How have you welcomed in the new year? Mine was festive but hectic, as I prepared the traditional brunch feast! We had about 12 dishes representing good health, good fortune and prosperity.

Normally I celebrate New Year's in a more simple, relaxed manner. But this year, I'm in Japan with family and as it happens, two households were met with illness and injury, so I was busy supporting both.

Many of us know the job of a homemaker is labor intensive. Perhaps it's my sensitivity, but I'm always keenly aware of just how many tasks it takes to finish one job. Multiply that by X, and I used to get overwhelmed by the weight of it all.

In the early years of my marriage, this was a topic of contention. My husband couldn't understand why I was so exhausted from the mundane things everyone else could handle, and I couldn't explain why.

Over the years I've gotten better at energy management, so I have more stamina. But it still strikes me how much a homemaker's work is taken for granted... until it's gone. And I don't think it's merely a cultural thing.

So this New Year's, instead of reflecting on the year gone by and setting intentions for the one ahead, I found myself contemplating the role women play in families. And felt a renewed gratitude for the hard, quiet work they do.

Here's a heartfelt thank you to all the women in my life - homemakers, friends, peers, mentors, clients. And to all the kind gentlmen who support them💗

May your 2026 be plentiful and bright 💫

(A pic my daughter took of her plate - because we devoured the feast before I had a chance to take any photos!)

Merry Christmas everyone!🎄

This year, I’m spending the holidays in Japan. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to celebrate together as a family, with extended family, so it feels special😊

It’s also been… stimulating😅

December is always an eventful time for me: we celebrate my son’s birthday (and this year was a milestone one!), then a week later comes Christmas, followed closely by New Year’s Day. All of it involves planning, preparing, cleaning, cooking and a lot of coordination.

But this year, things are different. Now that my children are grown, they're taking up more of the work. They've planned a lovely dinner, all made from scratch.

I'm so grateful and heartened to see them create new traditions🥰

As for me, I still have one more holiday event to go, then I can finally slow down....

So I'm looking forward to my journaling event on 5th January. A gentle space to pause, reflect, and realign as we ease into a new year💗

For today, I wish you a peaceful Christmas, in whatever way that looks like for you ✨

💫Reflections on my Online Gatherings for Sensitive People and a special New Year Journaling Session💫

A while ago, I read a post by someone who feels that life is a little flat because they haven’t found “their people.” Their connections and conversations stay on a surface level... not deep enough to make them feel truly alive. And yes, this person is sensitive.

It made me think of the little community of sensitive people I’ve started. We may be small, but our chat is blossoming with the sharing of deep thoughts and secretly held feelings. And now, they're planning our first in person meetup to close off the year!😍

Reading that post and seeing the group organize spontaneous meeetups, I feel like the Universe is affirming to me that starting these gatherings was a really meaningful thing to do💗

This month I’ll be pausing the gatherings as it's a busy time for me.
Instead, I’m planning a special session on 5 January 2026⭐

It'll be a gentle New Year online journaling session, where I’ll guide you to:
• reflect on key areas of your life
• notice personal patterns
• align with what you want to cultivate in the year ahead—such as more calm, inner peace, clarity, groundedness, and presence
• and do a little energetic clearing in between to help you feel more balanced

If you’re a kindred soul who enjoys deep reflection, you might really enjoy this🤗
Let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll be happy to share more details with you!

In our last online gathering for sensitives, one topic that came up was 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔. It’s been on my mind ever since.

You might not call it that, but maybe you’ve experienced putting on a “good front”: hiding your emotional reactions, appearing composed and capable under pressure, or trying to avoid judgment.

Many people do this occasionally, but for sensitives at work, it can become a daily necessity. We’re often coping with a huge amount of information — emotional, social, energetic, somatic — that we’re sensing and processing throughout the day. It’s a lot.

When I used to work in corporate (a long, long time ago!) and didn’t understand my temperament very well, masking was my norm… and it was exhausting. After several years of this, I completely burnt out.

The instinct to mask still shows up, just because old habits die hard. But when I notice it, I pause, take a breath, and gently remind myself: 𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑜𝑘𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑘 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛. 𝐼 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.

If you can relate, know that you aren’t alone 💗

✨ Our next online gathering will be on 26 Nov, 8pm GMT+8, on the theme: Self-Confidence and Sensitivity.

If you’d like to join the conversation, you can register here:
👉 https://forms.gle/wUNeA96fyxK7jZHo8

I look forward to having you there! 😊

Last evening, I had another lovely, cozy online gathering with the Sensitive People community. It felt like a meaningful chat among friends, even though we had all met each other for the first time😊

Thanks to our small group size, we could share openly about our experiences with sensitivity — the gifts and the challenges — and how it all shapes our relationships, especially when it comes to communication. It was comforting to realize we weren’t alone in how we feel, and it was inspiring to learn from one another’s stories.

My hope is that these gatherings help like-minded sensitive souls connect and make new friends 💗

Last night’s conversation encouraged me to keep offering these gatherings for connection and understanding. If you’d like to join the next one, I warmly invite you to subscribe to my monthly newsletter (sent at the start of each month) so you can stay updated 😊 Link is in the comments below!