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Highly Sensitive People: What’s so good about being highly sensitive?

Post category:Inspirational Advice Inspirational Information

What’s so good about being highly sensitive? I pose this question because, based on the correspondence that I receive and what I see on online forums, I find that too many people focus on the negative side of this inherited character trait.

I try to accentuate the positive aspects of life, although it’s difficult sometimes. I’d like to shed some positive light on being a highly sensitive person. Being highly sensitive isn’t a choice but a natural way of being. Why not make the best of what you’ve got? (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Do You Try To Be Something You’re Not?

Post category:Self Awareness

Do you try to be something you’re not? If so, it’ll NEVER work! How can you go against nature? Wouldn’t it be easier to work with the natural order of your being?

You may be surprised at how many people lack the ability to accept themselves for who they are. Many people are able to put on a front so they appear self-confident when they really aren’t. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are You A Square Peg In A Round Hole?

Post category:Finding Your Career Path

Did my question arouse your curiosity? I get so many questions from highly sensitive people about right livelihood. It seems the majority of people feel like a square peg in a round hole. Their choice of career doesn’t fit their personalities and interests.

Can you relate to this? Are you in a career that is not fulfilling? Are you in a career that just fills the need to make money? If so, you’re not alone. Highly sensitive or not, it’s important to be in your right environment, one that makes the best use of your talents and interests. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Do you have trouble making decisions?

Post category:Decision Making

Many highly sensitive people, as well as others, have trouble making decisions. However, we must make decisions in life, whether we want to or not. Not making a decision is a decision. We make simple choices, such as what time to get up each morning, as well as more difficult ones.

Some people are very decisive when it comes to avoiding decisions. ~ Brendan Francis

Decision making is a definite challenge for me because of my fear of making a mistake, which is due to my highly sensitive and perfectionist character trait. However, I’ve come to realize that it’s better to make wrong decisions and learn from my mistakes than to endlessly weigh pros and cons. When I avoid or postpone decisions, I feel a sense of powerlessness. (more…)