Who am I

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? Honestly, I don’t even know this word exist until I first heard of it and what it meant. After that, it was like looking myself in a mirror (slight) LOL.

An HSP is more aware of subtleties, and who processes information more deeply than others. Often HSPs can be mistaken from introverts, but it’s not. Studies shows that a highly sensitive person can be an extrovert too. This trait can’t be as simple as being “overly emotional”. In fact, the true factor to determine a legit HSP, that most of us weren’t aware of – is a physical sensitivity. Imagine walking in an aisle and switching lanes suddenly, due to stranger’s strong perfume scent. Alternatively, it can be avoiding the heatwaves of summer and not joining any outdoor activities. Here’s more – “The disappearing Act” it may seem like an odd behaviour or being anti-social but what if we just don’t like the noise. It may seem familiar because these were exactly like me, LOL. We aren’t just buzzkilss! We have good sides too. Here are some of good points of embracing my sensitivity.

• We care, and it shows (your empathic nature makes you a master of Emotional Intelligence)
• We are a good listener!
• Creative
• Genuine people
• Engaging and love meaningful conversations.
• Problem Solver
• Taking ownership
• Being alone is grounding, but not lonely!
• Thinking before you act.
• You can sense conflict

Thinking you might be a highly sensitive person? Then high five to you! Here are some questions to asses yourself: You can also take a test on Aron’s website here.

• Do you want to avoid loud places?
• Do you enjoy reading, going to museum or can a nice view stir up your emotions?
• When I was a child, everyone sees me as a shy person.
• Changes in life shakes you up
• Do you need a quiet solo time to relax?
• Does it take longer for you to decide?
• Do you feel rattled on short notices projects?
• Do you enjoy fine scents, taste, & sound? Yass this is so me, Bath & Body Candles makes me happy…

Bingo

If most of these questions describes you! Welcome to the club, you are part of the clique of deep-thinking, innovative and thinker doers. Aron has loads of resources on her site, What I shared are only HSPs basics. Still, there are lot of reading materials that also tackles introversion and high sensitivity.

We Feel obligated to make decisions and establish priorities. But, because we are so conscientious, highly-sensitive people often put themselves last” – Elaine Aron

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