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#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…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are you self-conscious?

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are you self-conscious? Some of us don’t just walk into a room. We feel every emotion in it— and then worry we don’t belong there. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been aware of how I came across—too tall, too quiet, too sensitive, too something. I spent years worrying about what people thought of me. But here’s what I eventually discovered: * Self-consciousness isn't a weakness. It’s awareness turned inward. Highly sensitive people notice everything. We read the room before most people even step through the door. We sense moods, pick up on energy, and feel the tension in the air. But that same awareness—the gift that lets us feel deeply—can turn against us…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: What blushing taught me about human nature (Part 3)

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: What blushing taught me about human nature (Part 3) For most of my life, I wanted my blushing to stop.Now I see it as one of the most honest teachers I’ve ever had. Here’s what it’s taught me about human nature — lessons I couldn’t have learned any other way. 1. Everyone’s self-conscious.Some people blush. Some fidget, talk too fast, or shut down.We all reveal ourselves when we care how we’re being perceived.It’s not weakness — it’s proof that we’re wired for belonging. 2. Confidence isn’t the absence of self-awareness — it’s comfort with being seen.When I stopped trying to hide my blush, it lost its power over me.People aren’t drawn to perfection; they’re drawn to honesty.There’s a quiet strength in saying, “This…