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Highly Sensitive People: What Are Your Biggest Obstacles For Achievement?

Post category:Achievement and Success Personal Transformation

I know from personal experience of being a highly sensitive person that the biggest obstacles for achievement are fear and pessimism. Since these roadblocks originate in the mind, it’s important to examine our recurring thought patterns.

Are your thoughts usually positive, or do you focus on the worst that can happen? Does change frighten you? Are you open to new ways of thinking and doing things? These are important questions to answer. Unless we examine our thoughts, we can easily get trapped in old, familiar patterns that don’t serve us. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Does honesty really improve health?

Post category:Happiness Important Life Skill Wellness

Benjamin Franklin once quipped that “honesty was the best policy.” It certainly builds better personal and business relationships. Those are great benefits, but are there more?

Yes! Honesty also improves health. Even researchers now are studying the effects, including Anita E. Kelly, a psychology professor at the University of Notre Dame. Kelly conducted a study called “The Science of Honesty” to determine how living an honest life impacts health. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Do you need to be motivated?

Post category:Important Life Skill Motivation

You know something important needs to be done, but somehow, you lack the drive to take action. You might feel guilty, and this alone will make you less motivated.

Success can’t be achieved without motivation. Where is the source of your motivation? Where can you turn to for the inspiration to propel you forward? Below are some suggestions:

Visualize completing the task and reaching your objective. Never lose sight of your ultimate goal. It could be getting a job promotion and a bigger paycheck, or finishing another chapter in the book you’re writing, or losing five pounds by the end of the month. Seeing yourself achieving these goals will motivate you to take action. (more…)

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

Post category:Self Awareness

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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