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#HighlySensitivePeople#Introverts: What if the career you chose was never meant for the person you actually are?

Post category:Finding Your Career Path

What If the Career You Chose Was Never Meant for the Person You Actually Are? Let’s be honest—most career advice doesn’t work for highly sensitive people. We’re told to “lean in,” hustle harder, climb ladders, network like pros, and power through. But what if that constant push is exactly what’s burning us out? What if the job, the career path, the identity you’ve built… was never aligned with your nervous system, your natural gifts, or your values? If you’re bored, burned out, stuck, or secretly dreaming of something else, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Here are some thoughts: Start with your nervous system, not your résumé. If your body contracts at the thought of Monday morning, that’s not weakness. That’s wisdom. Don’t chase passion—follow…

#HighlySensitivePeople#Introverts: Do you get upset over other people’s Insensitivity?

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

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…

#HighlySensitivePeople#Introverts: Is your brain overloaded? Here’s how to fix it.

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

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.…

#HighlySensitivePeople#Introverts: The dark side of people pleasing: Are you sacrificing yourself for others?

Post category:Self Awareness

Are you a people pleaser? Let’s be real—if you’re highly sensitive, introverted, or struggle with social anxiety, the answer is probably yes. You’ve been trained—by society, by family, maybe even by yourself—to believe that your worth is tied to how much you give. But here’s the hard truth: people-pleasing is self-betrayal. Do you put everyone else before yourself?Is saying “yes” just a reflex—one that keeps you trapped?Have you ever considered that your people-pleasing might actually be hurting the people you love? The Hidden Dangers of Being a People Pleaser Your Relationships Can SufferIronically, trying to make everyone happy often leads to disappointing everyone. Overcommitting drains your energy, making you unreliable, overwhelmed, and distant. People don’t respect you more for saying “yes”—they just expect more from…

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