Cliff Harwin – The Highly Sensitive Person Publishing Company

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: The Self-Help Industry Is Wrong About Overthinking

Post category:Something to think about!

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: The Self-Help Industry Is Wrong About Overthinking If you're a highly sensitive person or introvert, you've probably heard this advice a hundred times: "Just stop overthinking." I don't think that's the answer. In fact, I think the self-help industry has gotten this one wrong. Overthinking isn't the real problem. Thinking without direction is. As highly sensitive people, our brains are wired to notice details, recognize patterns, imagine possibilities, and think deeply. That's not a flaw—it's one of our greatest strengths. The problem starts when that strength gets hijacked by fear, perfectionism, or the need for certainty. I've spent years trying to "quiet my mind." What finally helped wasn't thinking less. It was giving my mind a better job. Here are five changes that…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Stop waiting for life to feel normal!

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Stop waiting for life to feel normal! As the picture suggests...Will our lives ever be normal? There was a time when I kept telling myself, "Once this is over, then I'll get my life back." Lately, it's been my health. Doctor appointments. Insurance headaches. Waiting for test results. Phone calls that lead nowhere. One delay after another. I realized something that hit me hard. I wasn't just waiting for answers. I was putting my entire life on hold. As highly sensitive people, we often do this without realizing it. We postpone living until our circumstances improve. I've stopped doing that. Here are four things I've started doing that have made a real difference. 1. I separate "life" from "the problem." Every morning, I…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: The Healthcare System Is Testing Me–Here’s What I’m Learning

Post category:Overcoming Adversity

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: The Healthcare System Is Testing Me — Here’s What I’m Learning Nobody gets through life without facing adversity. It might be illness, losing someone you love, financial struggles, unemployment, trauma from the past, or unexpected situations that completely change your daily life. Right now, I’m personally experiencing one of those challenging times while navigating the healthcare system. It's bad enough that you're feeling sick, but it's beyond frustrating when you have to deal with all the bureaucratic miscommunications that go along with it! How would you feel if you had to deal with a large system of administration that is characterized by strict rules, multiple layers of management, and excessive paperwork? And it has reminded me of something important: Being highly sensitive does…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Why do we lose motivation when we care so deeply?

Post category:Motivation

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Why Do We Lose Motivation When We Care So Deeply? Have you ever started something with excitement and confidence… Only to find yourself a few days or weeks later wondering: “Why don’t I feel motivated anymore?” I’ve experienced this many times in my life. I would begin a new project filled with energy and optimism. I could see the possibilities. I believed in what I was doing. Then life happened. A few obstacles appeared. Progress slowed down. Doubt crept in. And suddenly, the same person who was excited about moving forward was questioning everything. For a long time, I thought losing motivation meant something was wrong with me. I eventually learned something different: Motivation isn’t something you either have or don’t have. It’s…