Cliff Harwin – The Highly Sensitive Person Publishing Company

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are you practicing happiness–or Waiting for it to Arrive?

Post category:Happiness

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are You Practicing Happiness—or Waiting for It to Arrive? For most of my life, I asked the wrong question: “Why am I not happy?” I thought maybe it was my wiring… my past… my personality… And as a highly sensitive, introverted person, I had plenty of evidence to support that story. But here’s the uncomfortable truth I’ve come to believe: Happiness is not predetermined. But your default patterns are. And unless you gently challenge those patterns… they will quietly decide your life for you. I’ve noticed something over the years: Some people have very little… and feel deeply content. Others have everything… and still feel empty. So what’s the difference? It’s not their circumstances. It’s what they’ve trained themselves to notice. Here’s the…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Why do we insist on doing everything alone?

Post category:Self Awareness

Highly Sensitive People & Introverts: Why do we insist on doing everything alone? I used to believe: “If you want it done right, do it yourself.” But that wasn’t strength. It was fear: • fear of being a burden• fear of needing others• fear of not being enough So I carried everything… alone. Here’s what I’ve learned: Not asking for help isn’t independence.It’s self-isolation. People aren’t mind readers.And the right people want to help. What are you carrying right now that you don’t have to carry alone? I'm interested in a thoughts or comments that you have. If this resonated with you, someone you care about might need it too. Don’t wait—share it with them now. A few words at the right moment can make…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Do you attract “takers”?

Post category:Friendship & Relationships

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Do you attract "takers"? Do you sometimes attract the wrong people? If you’re a highly sensitive person or introvert, you may have noticed this pattern in your own life. As a highly sensitive person, my natural instinct has always been to help others. If someone asked for advice, support, or a favor, I usually said yes. For many years, I thought this simply meant I was being a good person. But eventually I started noticing a pattern. Some people only showed up when they needed something. Advice.A favor.Emotional support.Your perspective. But when you need support, they suddenly become unavailable. I began to notice something else that bothered me. Sometimes someone would ask for my honest opinion. I would give it thoughtfully. But if…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: I’ve been self-diagnosed with PPOS!

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

You haven't heard of it? It's called Perpetually Pissed Off Syndrome. It's not a recognized medical diagnosois, I made it up. I'm not sure if this is a highly sensitive person trait or not, but it's really true for me! It can strike anyone at any time. It's not fatal, but it can shorten your lifespan. The primary symptoms are unrelenting cynicism and little patience for anyone or anything. PPOS will make your life miserable! I'm bothered by the seemingly lack of caring of others to do what they are supposed to do. I spend countless hours correcting other people's mistakes. It's frustrating that it's impossible to talk to anyone. If you do, it's a miracle that the problem gets fixed the first time. Can…