Discover if you're a highly sensitive person – and how it affects your life
Apr 28, 2023 · 5 mins read
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The traits...
See (and feel) the world a little differently? You may be a highly sensitive person and not even know it.
If you can recognize yourself in any of the following traits, your personality type is about to make a lot more sense…
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- You’re extremely observant of other people. 🕵️♂️
- You pick on body language and expressions that others might not. 👀
- In fact, the moods of those around you easily affect you.
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- You’re a deep thinker and have a richer inner life. 🤔💭
- You often reflect on events in your life, sometimes obsessively playing events over in your mind, spiralling into anxious thoughts.
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- You startle easily. 😱
- Have a low threshold for pain. 😫
- Have a visceral reaction to violence. 🪓
- Try to avoid depictions of cruelty. 😿
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- You’re regularly moved by art and beauty. 🥹
- You need a sense of meaning or purpose in your life.
- Deep conversations are enjoyable; chatting about superficial topics… not so much.🗣
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- You get frazzled by chaotic or highly stimulating situations. 💥
- Adjusting to change takes time.
- Bright lights, loud spaces, or strong aromas can feel overpowering.😵💫
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- You seem to have stronger emotional reactions than other people.
- You can’t stand conflict and get stressed/anxious when someone raises their voice at you. 🤬
- Sometimes you just need to physically withdraw somewhere quiet.
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- Criticism seems to hit you harder than it does others.
- You like to do the best job you possibly can on things and try hard to avoid making mistakes. 🤓
- It’s harder to perform to your ability when someone’s watching.
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- Time pressure (like deadlines) rattles you – more so than other people.⏳
- Having a lot going on at once is uncomfortable. 😓
- You like to research and consider things from multiple angles before making a decision. 🧐
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In Part 2, we’ll explore WHY you’re wired this way – and why it’s actually a good thing.
Click ‘Next’ to keep reading...
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