The Psychology of your 20s 222. Am I too sensitive?
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Aug 15, 2024 Highly sensitive individuals often face misconceptions about their emotional depth. The podcast dives into what defines sensitivity, exploring genetic and environmental influences. Listeners learn how sensitivity links to empathy, creativity, and neurodivergence. Practical tips are shared on how to navigate relationships while embracing sensitivity as a strength. The importance of creating supportive environments for sensitive souls is emphasized, along with an invitation to shift the narrative around emotional awareness. It’s a heartfelt discussion on leveraging sensitivity as a superpower!
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High Sensitivity Is More Than It Seems
- Being highly sensitive is more than just crying or overreacting.
- It involves experiencing the world with heightened intensity, both joy and pain.
Two Types of Sensitivity
- There are two types of sensitivity: reactive/environmental and internal/personality.
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) possess long-standing, trait-based sensitivity, a term coined by Elaine Aron.
Assess Your Sensitivity
- Take the Highly Sensitive Person Scale to assess your sensitivity.
- This questionnaire, developed by Elaine Aron, helps identify HSP traits.
