Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet Episode 30: Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?
Jun 12, 2024
Curious about emotional sensitivity? Discover the concept of highly sensitive people (HSPs) and key traits that define them. Janet explores how intense emotions arise from everyday situations, drawing insights from psychologist Elaine Aron. Learn about the connection between high empathy and sensitivity, and hear personal stories on handling criticism. Mindfulness practices, setting boundaries, and creating a calming home environment are shared as effective coping strategies. Join in on Janet's journey to self-discovery and connection.
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What Being Highly Sensitive Means
- Janet explains that 'highly sensitive people' are high in sensory processing sensitivity and react strongly to stimuli and emotions.
- This trait includes deep inner life, stronger reactivity to pain, light, noise, and emotional cues.
Physical Reactions To Overwhelm
- Janet shares that violent movie scenes physically make her grimace and large emotional fights make her want to resolve tension or leave.
- She also feels a visceral overwhelm at big tasks like hosting events even when she can logically break them down.
Work Habits To Reduce Stimuli
- Janet describes needing headphones in open offices and doing deep work outside busy hours to avoid overstimulation.
- She prefers single-task focus and finds multitasking disruptive to her concentration.