15 Facts About Highly Sensitive People-Based on Research
My research data is in! After working with and surveying thousands of highly sensitive people all over the world I have discovered the top 15 statements that HSPs rated the highest from my Sensitivity Quiz
Out of these 15 statements, which ones are true for you?
You are kind, compassionate, and empathetic.
You prefer deep conversations instead of small talk.
You crave meaning and fulfillment.
You feel drained and need extra downtime after crowds, socializing or traveling.
You tend to be hard on yourself if you have an intense emotional reaction.
You can be moved emotionally by art, nature, and beauty.
You find it important to be courteous.
You tend to experience high stress.
You often experience symptoms of anxiety.
You often experience the feeling of being overwhelmed.
You try so hard to get things right that being criticized feels extra difficult.
You have felt abnormal, “crazy,” weird, or different. This is impacted by how your culture and family perceive sensitivity. It can be labeled as wrong (“Don’t be so sensitive.”).
Even though you are highly compassionate toward others, you find it harder to be self-compassionate.
You consider a lot of details when making decisions.
You tend to blame yourself if someone is disappointed.
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Which ones were true for you? Feel free to comment below.
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Julie Bjelland is a sensitivity expert, psychotherapist, and author. Her online resource, Sensitive Empowerment, has helped highly sensitive people (HSPs) around the world reduce their challenges, access their gifts, and discover significant value to truly thrive in the world. Known for her ability to give people a sense of true support, Julie is featured on national media regularly and on a mission to empower sensitive people to live their best lives. For HSP resources and the Sensitivity Quiz, visit www.SensitiveConnection.com.