Cliff Harwin – Page 67 – The Highly Sensitive Person Publishing Company

Highly Sensitive People: Trick or Treat? Does your mind “trick” you or “treat” you?

Post category:Finding Your Career Path

Do your thoughts and attitude about yourself work for you or against you? It’s important to recognize that your thoughts influence your actions, and your actions determine the quality and effectiveness of your life.

For example, I’ve said to myself…”I’d love to become an author and teach others the lessons I’ve learned in life. I have a strong desire to do this. I’m a very good writer, and this is a very realistic goal for me.”

I felt exhilarated at first, but then my inner voice decided to play “tricks” on me. I do have some highly sensitive deep-thinking capabilities and have had second thoughts. I’ve said things like…”I can’t do this.” “Who would want to read my writing?” “People will make fun of me.” “Why should anyone listen to me?” (more…)

Highly Sensitive People: What’s An Important Part Of Helping Yourself?

Post category:The Importance of Lifelong Learning

What’s an important part of helping yourself? Learning throughout your life! Do you want to get the most out of yourself? Do you want to be happier? Do you want to make better decisions? Here are some thoughts to do so: (more…)

Highly Sensitive People: Are You Living Your Desired Life?

Post category:Inspirational Advice Inspirational Information

The years fly by very fast. Or at least it seems so…as our lives are filled to the brim with activities. After family responsibilities, work obligations, and household chores, most of us have little downtime. Amidst our harried lives, we rarely take a moment to step back and think about the “big picture.”

To get out of that mindset, here are some questions you may want to consider. Are you operating on autopilot? Do you have purpose and meaning in your life? What do you feel you were put on this planet to accomplish? If you had just a few more years to live, what would bubble up to the top of your priority list? (more…)

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Highly Sensitive People: Would You Like Some Life Observations From A Very Wise Person?

Post category:Inspirational Advice Inspirational Information

As a highly sensitive person/introvert who has social anxiety, I always appreciate things that get me thinking. Below are some life observations from Steve Allen, an American television personality, musician, composer, actor, comedian, and writer. I thought about each observation, and added a brief commentary (in italics).

Many people are unaware that they suffer from a natural combination of ignorance and stupidity. Unfortunately there is some validity to this. We don’t know what we don’t know!
If you don’t know something, admit it!
How many times have you tried to fake it and embarrassed yourself? I know that I have. It’s not a sin to admit that you don’t know something. (more…)