#HighlySensitivePeople: Is it harder for highly sensitive people and introverts to bounce back from difficult times?

As a highly sensitive person and introvert I feel more deeply affected by difficult experiences and need more time and self-care to recover. However, I see it as a strength in terms of being attuned to my own needs and the needs of others, which can help me better cope with challenges and build resilience to bounce back from difficult times.

It’s important to recognize that everyone has their own unique strengths and challenges when it comes to building resilience, regardless of personality type.

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Does Shyness Hold You Back?

As a highly sensitive person with shyness tendencies, I never let that hinder my ability to accomplish living life on my own terms. It’s true that if you let shyness get the best of your desires and keep you from even trying, you’ll never know what you can accomplish. But what if you just did it ? What would happen if you put your face out there and let others know who you really are? (more…)

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Is Discomfort Bad?

At first glance, discomfort does seem bad, but it can prevent you from expanding the many possibilities that you have. It’s human nature to want to stay in your comfort zone, but does this help you?

Questioning your discomfort is a good starting point to see if your uneasy feelings are justified. If not, why not go for it? If so, it might be a good idea to dig deeper about the cause. Perhaps your angst is coming from somewhere else that needs to be explored and examined. (more…)

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Are You An Effective Complainer?

As a highly sensitive person, I don’t like conflict, but sometimes it’s necessary to fight for what we want and deserve. Getting what you want requires a willingness to be a little irritating. As the old adage goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. The people who complain the most get the most attention—and fair or not, they get what they want. Yet most of us are uncomfortable with the idea of complaining. We don’t want to make a noise about things, much less an irritating one. Use a complaint as an opportunity to find a solution and improve the situation. (more…)

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