I love talking about the positives of sensitivity because there are so many!

Here are just a few HSP Positives 

• Kind, Empathetic, Compassionate 

• Intuitive

• Genuine 

• Have a Super-computer brain 

• Work rated higher by supervisors 

• Can read microexpressions & body language up to 80% of the population miss

• Advanced awareness/consciousness

• More insightful

• Make people feel comfortable and safe

• Good listener

• See many angles and are a good problem solver

• Prepare well and generate good ideas

• Notice subtleties and can therefore read people well

• Are more in tune with others

• Feel positive emotions more than others

• Feel more love and passion

• Are more creative

• See, feel, and experience more when you hear music or see art

• Can see images in nature, such as a sunset, and be more moved by beauty

• Are a more creative parent/know child's needs

• Attentive partner, knowing their needs often before they do

• More conscientious

• You have strong insight and are deeply aware and in tune with others.

• You are very conscientious, know what others need, and go out of your way to be courteous.

Here are more positives that HSPs shared in a discussion from my Sensitive Empowerment Community…

❤️“ I love this list. For me the ability to read people has helped me so much in my life. In work, relationships and friendships.”

❤️ “are drawn to, and often, commit our lives to meaningful work that serves others in many different ways”

❤️”Reading subtle expressions and feeling the energy from another person really helps me drop in and hold space for the other person. Sometimes they just need to be heard and I can listen or I am prompted to ask if they need help. It’s like having a “spidey sense” 😁”

❤️”This list makes me feel happy and seen. The biggest one resonating for me right now is being a good listener... I think HSPs really have something to give to the world, and I'm seeing that more and more clearly every day with life-giving me little clues through the people I am meeting that I'm on the right path.“

❤️”There are so many positives here and for me personally, I've had the feedback from others (and even from those who may not be in my corner) that I am very fair and reasonable in my decisions.  I think the ability to be discerning, tap into intuition, and think through responding has a lot to do with this (If only I could only apply this to football tipping?!) :)”

❤️”I love how deeply we feel, process, and experience things ♥️ we get so much out of everything!”

❤️”We are always polite and friendly towards people, and we are passionate, can read people well and love to give support without the motive of getting anything back in return.”

❤️”So powerful to read all the amazing benefits of our shared superpower! A friend once said of me that I'm the port in the storm, the one everyone goes to in times of trouble because I'm always there and willing to listen with empathy. It was beautiful but I'm also learning from here - and hopefully the brain training course I start today - to protect my own light as well.”

I hope this helps you honor the gifts of your sensitivity. Please share this with other HSPs to help them know about their gifts and positives too and also share your favorite positives below in the comments! ❤️

Many HSPs experience high stress and anxiety, making it difficult to notice the positives. If you feel like your challenges are more than your positives as a highly sensitive person, I invite you to my free Masterclass, High Sensitivity, and Anxiety to learn more about the trait of high sensitivity and tools that can help you thrive to your fullest potential and value the gifts and positives of sensitivity.

Julie Bjelland is a Psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity, host of The HSP Podcast, and Founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community, whose mission is to create a paradigm shift where sensitivity is embraced, valued, and honored. Julie offers multiple essential resources for educating, inspiring, and empowering HSPs.

Register for her free Masterclasses and profoundly transform your life in her courses and community.

Her HSP Dating Group is a safe space bringing together conscious, kind, caring HSPs (both Hetero and LGBTQ+).

Her HSPs in Business Group supports and empowers sensitive people to grow heart-centered businesses, share their voices, and be part of the change the world needs.

Explore Julie’s website dedicated to supporting HSPs and download a free letter to give medical and mental health professionals about high sensitivity.  JulieBjelland.com❤️🌈❤️ (she/her)