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Deep Thinking vs. Overthinking vs. Obsessive Thinking: An HSP Conundrum
The accusation hurts. You’re a sensitive person. You delve deeply into various subjects that come up in your life. Then, someone in your sphere of influence, with a concerned expression on their face, says to you, “You need to stop … Continue reading
Poisonous Friendships vs. Valuable Friendships; An HSP Dilemma
I submit today’s post in honor of Galentine’s Day (February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day), where we offer support and thanks for our wonderful female friends. I intend to celebrate this day to the fullest because I do have … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey
Tagged female friends, Friendship, Galentine’s Day, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, women, women friends
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An HSP’s Absolute Need for Hiatus
The holidays are always a super-busy, super-stimulating time for me. So much is going on. My spouse is a regional officer for a national volunteer organization and attends many local chapter meetings. During the holidays, when these groups have their … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey, Self-care
Tagged down time, Finding Your Truth, Hiatus, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, rejuvenate, relaxation, renew, Self-care, sensitivity, take a break
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Making the Most of Your Active HSP Mind
One of the causes of an HSP’s overstimulation is their overactive mind. Our minds are always working. We obsess over details. We make connections between minutiae that others can’t see. We are innovative and creative. Our minds never stop their … Continue reading
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Tagged brain, Depth of Processing, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, HSP careers, Mind, personal growth, potentiality, social responsibility, workplace
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Is HSP Sensitivity a Curse or a Blessing? (Part 2)
In our last post, we took in many of the advantages that HSPs possess. In this one, we must look at the disadvantages in order to see the whole picture, and make a balanced choice. Cons Relationships Because we can … Continue reading
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Tagged advantages, blessing, burden, Curse, Finding Your Truth, good fortune, pros and cons, scourge, wisdom
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Is HSP Sensitivity a Curse or a Blessing? (Part 1)
We know that we are different from the other 80% of the population. Our sensitivity creates different biological responses than our counterparts. As a consequence, we often perceive our world differently. Our senses are the tools through which we comprehend … Continue reading
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Tagged advantages, blessing, burden, Curse, Finding Your Truth, good fortune, pros and cons, scourge, wisdom
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How to Maximize Your Personal Power for Self-Protection – Part 2
In Part 1, we looked at the destructive nature of toxic people that can wreak havoc on an HSP’s life. Here are four steps you can take right now to build up the power to resist the attacks of toxic … Continue reading
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Tagged Finding Your Truth, HSP, Narcissists, Own Your Power, self-protection, sensitivity, Toxic people, wisdom
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How to Maximize Your Personal Power for Self-Protection – Part 1
In my memoir, I tell of an incident early in my life, many, many years before Dr. Aron began her work to identify and classify the personality style known as highly sensitive. The characters in this incident were myself, another … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, guard, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, power, Protect Yourself, protection, resistance, self-defense, sensitivity, Strength, wisdom
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How to Make Your Strong HSP Fight-or-Flight Response Work in Your Favor
There is no getting around it. We, as HSPs, have a very strong fight-or-flight response to stress. As I mentioned in my last post, it is critical for highly sensitive people to not only understand this phenomenon, but to learn … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, fear, Fight-or-flight, Finding Your Truth, HSP Care, HSP needs, stress
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