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#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: “Are the holidays stressful for you? Here’s the truth sensitive people never say out loud”.

Post category:Stress

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: “Are the holidays stressful for you? Here’s the truth sensitive people never say out loud”. Are the holidays stressful for you? It doesn't have to be if you take the time to think in a quiet place about how you want them to be. Let me tell you something I wish someone had told me decades ago: It’s not the holidays that overwhelm sensitive people. It’s the rules we think we’re supposed to follow. Rules like: “Say yes to everything.” “Show up, no matter how drained you are.” “Make it magical for everyone else.” “Pretend you’re fine.” “Don’t make things awkward.” “Hold it together.” “Be grateful — you have it better than some.” These invisible rules wear sensitive people down far more than…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Finding gratitude when life feels heavy

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#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…