Important Life Skill – Page 14 – The Highly Sensitive Person Publishing Company

#HighlySensitivePeople: Does Your Mind Wander?

Post category:Concentration and Focus

Do you think about too many things at one time? Does your ability to concentrate and focus seem compromised? Are you easily overwhelmed? As highly sensitive people, these are among the many questions that we must ask ourselves.

I’m guilty of all of the above mentioned road blocks to a peaceful and productive life! It’s easy to get caught up in our daily grind and lose track of what’s really important in our lives. We clutter our brains with trivial things that block our ability to focus our time and energy on what matters most. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Why Are Friendships Important?

Post category:Friendship & Relationships

Are friendships important? How many do you need? I personally don’t need alot of friendships, but a few different kinds of them. Here are some thoughts to think about:

Why are friendships important?

Studies show that people who have friendships live longer and have happier lives.
They can be positive support systems.
They are sources of satisfaction and joy.
They provide companionship.
You can share your feelings in good times and bad.

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Do You Make The Time For Play?

Post category:Stress Wellness

Do you take time out to have fun in your life? Do you engage in activities that re-charge your emotional and physical batteries? While we all need playtime, most of us have a little voice in our head that is chock full of excuses as to why we shouldn’t indulge ourselves.

You may think things like: Play? Who has the time to play? I have more important things to do. It would be irresponsible to think of doing something that sounds so trivial. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are You Brave Enough To Claim Your Independence?

Post category:Assertiveness

Happy Independence Day! For my international readers, Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4th in the United States. It’s the anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. The early colonists in America felt they were being treated unfairly by the English, so they bravely took up arms and fought for their liberty and independence. On this day, patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States.

This holiday always gets me thinking about what is means to be independent. Are you an independent person? By that I mean, are you free of unfair treatment by people who have power over you? It could be a spouse, a friend, a boss, co-workers, or possibly your kids. (more…)