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#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: You’re Probably Making This Huge Mistake!

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#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: You’re Probably Making This Huge Mistake! If you’re like me, there’s one mistake you might be making without even realizing it—and it’s quietly shaping everything in your life. We expect people to understand us. We expect work to go smoothly. We expect relationships to be drama-free. But life doesn’t work that way. People disappoint. Health wavers. Plans fall apart. Here’s what’s fascinating: the results you get—good or bad—often match what you expect. Walk into a new situation bracing for disaster? You’ll find it. Walk in expecting the best? You’ll create it. Highly sensitive people have a secret advantage: we’re wired to notice patterns, feel deeply, and adjust quickly. That means we can rewrite our “expectation code.” We can train ourselves to expect possibilities…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Your sensitivity is your strength. So use it!

Post category:Creativity

Your Sensitivity Is Your Strength. So use it! A Girl Scout once sold 117 boxes of cookies outside a marijuana dispensary. Some called it controversial. I call it brilliant. She went where people were hungry—literally—and reaped the reward. It reminded me of when my daughter set a goal to sell 150 boxes. Instead of following the crowd around our suburban neighborhood (where houses were far apart and competition was high), I suggested something different. We drove to the next town. Condos. Closer together. Less walking. More doors. Fewer competition. She hit her goal in record time. That day, she learned two big lessons:* Think differently.* Work smarter. Highly sensitive people like us naturally see creative angles others miss. But do we trust that gift? The…

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#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are You Bored or Just Underchallenged?

Post category:Happiness

Are You Bored—or Just Underchallenged? For highly sensitive people, introverts or those with social anxiety, boredom isn’t just a passing mood—it’s a signal. A sign that your gifts, energy, and potential are being underused. Boredom Is a Wake-Up Call When your life lacks meaningful challenge or stimulation, boredom sets in. Left unchecked, it can spiral into anxiety, loneliness, and even depression. In some cases, it pushes people toward unhealthy escapes—addictions, impulsive decisions, or self-destructive habits. You’re Not Lazy. You’re Ready for More. Boredom often means your creative side is starving. What would light you up again? A new hobby? A class? Volunteering? Movement? Even a new pet? Personally, I've always loved collecting things like Coca Cola memorabilia, old books, and visiting flea markets and rock…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are you addicted to unhappiness?

Post category:Happiness

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Are you addicted to unhappiness? Do you secretly believe that happiness is for other people—not you? If you're highly sensitive or introverted, you feel everything more deeply—including pain, disappointment, and loss. So it's no surprise that some of us quietly believe we don’t deserve to be happy. Or worse, that happiness is dangerous. Here’s the uncomfortable truth:Some sensitive people are unconsciously addicted to unhappiness. It feels familiar. It earns us sympathy. It keeps us "safe" from the risk of joy—because joy can be taken away. But here's what no one tells you:Your sensitivity is also the key to exquisite happiness. When you give yourself permission to feel joy—really feel it—you experience it more deeply than most people ever will. The problem?Many of us…