#HighlySensitivePeople: Is your highly sensitive intuition always correct?

Have you ever had a situation where you followed your intuition and things didn’t work out? Did you feel confused and even doubt your intuitive ability?

Author Gary Klein explains why intuition can be the source of significant errors in the course of making a decision. Here are a few of them:

  1. Inaccurate information – Intuitive decision makers tend to respond quickly to inaccurate, insufficient, unreliable, or incomplete information based on patterns from previous experiences. (more…)

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#HighlySensitivePeople: How do you feel about being criticized?

Who likes to be criticized? As a highly sensitive person and introvert, the scary feeling of being judged is intensified, as is the pain of  being humiliated.

I had a grammar school teacher criticize me in front of the class. It had a long lasting affect about the way I felt about school. I was afraid to go to class and was never a good student. (more…)

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#HighlySensitivePeople: What questions should you avoid asking yourself? (Part 3)

Here are a few more examples of questions that highly sensitive people may want to avoid asking themselves: Why can't I just tough it out? This question may reinforce negative beliefs about sensitivity and can be self-critical. Instead, focus on developing self-compassion and self-care strategies that honor your needs and limitations. Why can't I handle stress like other people do? This question may reinforce negative beliefs about sensitivity and can be self-critical. Instead, focus on developing stress management strategies that work for you, such as exercise, meditation, or talking to a supportive friend. Why do I always feel so overwhelmed? This question may reinforce negative beliefs about sensitivity and can be self-critical. Instead, try to identify your triggers for overwhelmnd develop strategies to manage them…

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#HighlySensitivePeople: What are questions that you shouldn’t ask yourself? (Part 2)

Here are some more examples of questions that you might want to avoid asking yourself: Why can't I handle more like other people can? This question may be self-critical and may not take into account the unique nature of sensitivity. Instead, focus on what works best for you and what you need to feel comfortable and supported. Why am I always so affected by what others say or do? This question may reinforce negative beliefs about sensitivity and can be self-critical. Instead, try reframing your emotions as valuable signals that provide insight into your inner experiences and needs. Why can't I just be normal? This question may be self-critical and may not take into account the unique nature of sensitivity. Instead, try to accept and…

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