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#HighlySensitivePeople: Who can you trust?

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

Why do highly sensitive people tend to trust too soon in both professional and personal relationships? For me, I've been naive in thinking that everyone has honorable intentions. In the real world, this just isn't true. I've learned that I can't trust others until they've earned my trust. It's never a good idea to reveal too much about yourself before trust has been established. I've been accused of being an idealist. I try to see the best in everyone and everything. As highly sensitive people, it's very easy for us to assume that others feel the way we do. Dishonest people aren't good for anyone, but this is especially true for HSPs. We must make sure that we keep our distance from them. Do you…

#HighlySensitivePeople: Do you take the time to relax and recharge?

Post category:Self Awareness

I hope that you're enjoying your summer and taking time to relax and re-charge your emotional and physical batteries. The summer is a great time to stroll along a quiet beach or to simply take sunset walks through your own neighborhood. As a highly sensitive person, it's very important that you routinely unwind and maintain a healthy balance in your life. Another advantage of down time is that it gives you the opportunity for self-reflection, an essential component for setting your future direction. I find it very productive and satisfying when I stop for a moment to gain clarity and consider what I really want out of my life. To encourage self reflection, you may want to start by asking yourself some questions as you…

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are you unhappy with your career situation?

Post category:Finding Your Career Path

A positive work environment and a sense of purpose are especially crucial for a highly sensitive person. It's important to think about the type of situation that you'd like most to be in. People gravitate towards different occupations without giving it much thought about whether their personalities and interests are a good fit. If you're currently in a work situation that's too stressful or not meaningful to you, perhaps you need to make a change. You don't have to quit your job, but what is preventing you from seeking other options, including starting your own business on a part-time basis? Maybe take night courses on topics that you're interested in. Perhaps you might meet someone in these classes in your field of interest that could…

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are you afraid of feeling or looking foolish?

Post category:Something to think about!

It's always been a fear of mine to feel or appear looking foolish. This stems from my underlying feeling of insecurity. As I get older, life experience has taught me to have more confidence in my thoughts about myself and the actions that I take. Are you afraid of feeling or looking foolish? Why so? What can you do to help yourself? I'm interested in any thoughts or comments that you have. This is a quote that I wish I would have read in my younger years that puts this subject in a greater perspective: "One of the great mistakes in life is suffering for years because you didn't want to feel foolish for five minutes. You don't want to apologize, so you let a…

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