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#HighlySensitivePeople: Are Highly Sensitive People More Prone to Health Issues?

Post category:Personal Transformation Wellness

I’ve been asked this question many times. Since I’m not a medical professional, I don’t have a definitive answer. I do know from personal experience, that if I have prolonged stress, my immune system is not working as well as it should.

I’m a highly sensitive person that’s like a human sponge that takes in everything around me. I exercise more self-care when life become too overwhelming. Being highly sensitive isn’t a character flaw or weakness. It’s a natural way of being. The more I understand myself, the sooner I take precautions to prevent physical/emotional illness/disease. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Do You Have Self-Esteem Or Perfectionism Issues?

Post category:Challenge and Conflict Perfectionism

What gets in your way? Lack of self-esteem or being a perfectionist? The answers to these questions will come to you when you use your highly sensitive deep-thinking capabilities.

A lack of self-esteem comes from not believing in yourself or your abilities. These negative feelings of not being worthy probably stem from childhood experiences. We’ve all had them. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are You Feeling Frazzled?

Post category:Anxiety Challenge and Conflict Stress

I know that this is a silly question to ask highly sensitive people! Feeling Frazzled? Do you think about too many things at one time? Does your ability to concentrate and focus seem compromised? Are you easily overwhelmed?

Many of us (myself included) would answer “yes” to these questions. Since highly sensitive people process and absorb more emotional and physical information than average, these feelings are very common. Left unchecked, they can become road blocks to a peaceful and productive life. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Do You Love Your Highly Sensitive Self?

Post category:Perfectionism Self Awareness

As Valentine’s Day approaches, do you take the time to appreciate the good qualities that you have? I know that this is the time to spread the love to others, but where does love truly start?

Think about it. When do you feel the most loving towards others? It’s when you feel good about yourself. When you are happy, you are much more inclined (and able) to give more of yourself to the people who you love. Self-love gives you clarity, patience, and the desire to share your joy. You are also better able to leverage your HSP instincts to anticipate what others need. (more…)