Cliff Harwin – The Highly Sensitive Person Publishing Company

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Finding gratitude when life feels heavy

Post category:Gratitude

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Finding gratitude when life feels heavy The holidays are almost here, and if I’m honest, this season always brings a complicated mix of emotions for me.Not all of them cheerful. Another year is ending. There’s noise, pressure, expectations—and if you’re anything like me, this time of year can stir up memories, losses, and the quiet ache of everything that didn’t go as planned. This year has been especially heavy for my family.My wife and I have faced ongoing health issues.We’ve lost loved ones. I’m sharing this not for sympathy, but because I know many highly sensitive people and introverts feel things just as deeply—maybe even more so during the holidays. When you process life with such intensity, it’s incredibly easy for sorrow to…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Would you like to be self-employed?

Post category:Achievement and Success

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Would you like to be self-employed? A lot of sensitive and introverted people tell me they dream about working for themselves.But here’s something we don’t say enough: Self-employment isn’t just a career choice for many of us — it’s a nervous-system choice. It’s not about “being your own boss.”It’s about finally working in a way that doesn’t drain you, overstimulate you, or slowly erode your confidence. But (unpopular truth):Self-employment isn’t automatically easier.It just demands a different kind of strength — and highly sensitive people have that strength, just not in the traditional, loud, hustle-based way. So if you’re considering self-employment, here’s some unconventional advice: 1. Don’t chase a “business idea.” Chase what feels emotionally sustainable.If your business drains you, your nervous system will…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Do you have a motivational problem?

Post category:Motivation

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Do you have a motivational problem? It happens to us all. One day we’re motivated, and the next day we’re not. You may have been filled with enthusiasm when a project began or when you wanted to start something new. Then you ran into some obstacles, or things ended up being way harder than expected. All that upsurge of energy inevitably wanes, as dreams morph into reality, and you lose your confidence and momentum. We’ve all experienced this type of frustration and disappointment, and it can cause us to give up prematurely. I'm guilty of this. I always seem to have a string of unfinished projects or get frustrated when I want to do something. I love the start of something new, but…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are you self-conscious?

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are you self-conscious? Some of us don’t just walk into a room. We feel every emotion in it— and then worry we don’t belong there. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been aware of how I came across—too tall, too quiet, too sensitive, too something. I spent years worrying about what people thought of me. But here’s what I eventually discovered: * Self-consciousness isn't a weakness. It’s awareness turned inward. Highly sensitive people notice everything. We read the room before most people even step through the door. We sense moods, pick up on energy, and feel the tension in the air. But that same awareness—the gift that lets us feel deeply—can turn against us…