#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…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: What blushing taught me about human nature (Part 3) For most of my life, I wanted my blushing to stop.Now I see it as one of the most honest teachers I’ve ever had. Here’s what it’s taught me about human nature — lessons I couldn’t have learned any other way. 1. Everyone’s self-conscious.Some people blush. Some fidget, talk too fast, or shut down.We all reveal ourselves when we care how we’re being perceived.It’s not weakness — it’s proof that we’re wired for belonging. 2. Confidence isn’t the absence of self-awareness — it’s comfort with being seen.When I stopped trying to hide my blush, it lost its power over me.People aren’t drawn to perfection; they’re drawn to honesty.There’s a quiet strength in saying, “This…