Cliff Harwin – Page 26 – The Highly Sensitive Person Publishing Company

#HighlySensitivePeople: Do You Need To Explain Your High Sensitivity?

Post category:Assertiveness Important Life Skill

I never thought I needed to explain my high sensitivity. If something bothered or irritated me that I was very “sensitive” to, I would let that person know I wasn’t happy. Sometimes I handled it in a proper and calm way and explained why something bothered me. I didn’t mention my sensitivity.

More times than I’d like to admit, I didn’t handle it in a civilized manner. If someone commented that I was “too sensitive” about something, I would retort “Yes, I am sensitive, and I don’t like what you said” in a not so nice tone of voice. I would then explain what was bothering me. Hey, I never said I was perfect! Although we highly sensitive people try to be. Why is that? (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: What Makes A Person Attractive?

Post category:Friendship & Relationships

What makes a person attractive? I’m not talking about physical attractiveness, but qualities that make a person beautiful.

Have you ever seen a person who is physically appealing, but when you talk to them or see how they act towards others, they are totally unappealing?

What are attractive qualities? Examples include:

Sensitivity. Being sensitive to the needs of others. How can being caring, supportive, and being a good listener not be sexy?
Sense of humor. Life can sometimes be difficult. Isn’t it refreshing to be around a person who can make us laugh? (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are Acts Of Kindness Important?

Post category:Inspirational Information Uplifting Stories

Are acts kindness important? I read a heartwarming article that answers this question.

A chance encounter on an airplane from Florida made an impact on the lives of a Canadian mom and a New Jersey executive.

The story of Shanell Mouland and Eric Kunkel began when Mouland boarded an airplane with her three-year old daughter, Kate. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Does Your Mind Wander?

Post category:Concentration and Focus

Do you think about too many things at one time? Does your ability to concentrate and focus seem compromised? Are you easily overwhelmed? As highly sensitive people, these are among the many questions that we must ask ourselves.

I’m guilty of all of the above mentioned road blocks to a peaceful and productive life! It’s easy to get caught up in our daily grind and lose track of what’s really important in our lives. We clutter our brains with trivial things that block our ability to focus our time and energy on what matters most. (more…)

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