Highly Sensitive Thoughts Blog

Do You Get Upset Over Other People’s Insensitivity? If you’re highly sensitive, introverted, or socially anxious, chances are you’ve been deeply hurt by someone’s careless words, dismissive tone, or complete lack of awareness. Maybe a friend invalidated your feelings. Maybe a co-worker steamrolled over your boundaries. Maybe a family member told you to “toughen up.” And each time, you felt a sting—a mixture of hurt, frustration, and even disbelief. How could they be so insensitive? But here’s the uncomfortable truth: expecting sensitivity from an insensitive world is a recipe for suffering. Why Are We So Shocked by Insensitivity? Highly sensitive people (HSPs) process emotions deeply, pick up on subtle cues, and naturally consider how their words affect others. So when we encounter people who don’t…

Is Your Brain Overloaded? Here’s How to Fix It. If you're highly sensitive, introverted, or struggle with social anxiety, your brain is probably on overdrive 24/7. Thoughts. Worries. Endless to-do lists. Other people’s emotions. Your own emotions. The news. Social media. The expectations of the world. It’s exhausting. And yet, society expects us to function as if we’re not carrying all this mental weight. No wonder we feel overwhelmed, scattered, and mentally drained. But here’s the thing: most of that brain clutter? It’s unnecessary. And you have the power to clear it out. Here’s what’s helped me—things that go against the “hustle” mentality and the pressure to do more, be more, achieve more. 1. Write It Down—Or Let It Go. Stop trying to remember everything.…