There’s a hidden magic to being highly sensitive that most people don’t understand. HSPs have more capacity for positive experiences than the average person. Being touched deeply and profoundly counteracts the difficult parts of being more impacted by stress and overwhelm. The path to bliss is actually just as short as the path to overwhelm! 

Sensitive folks are constantly seeking a way to make work more manageable and meaningful without all the overwhelm and burnout that is common for HSPs.  Work tends to be something to survive, instead of enjoy.  Choosing a career is subjective, so it really depends on who you work with, the values of the company, the environment, how meaningful and interesting the work is to you, and your ability to maintain a work-life balance.           

Can’t fall asleep at night, finish tasks on time, or make decisions because your mind is too busy, spinning, and anxious.  Overthinking can feel like torture and is most common for highly sensitive people when you’re not living in alignment with your sensitive needs.  As an HSP, your brain is wired to pause and reflect.  Although annoying or frustrating at times, there are amazing benefits   

Being highly sensitive in today’s world seems to be getting more and more difficult. The emotional toll of witnessing tragedy and suffering (mass shootings, wars, social injustice, racism, global pandemic, climate change) on a nearly daily basis is beyond heart-wrenching. It’s okay to react slowly, feel deeply, think before acting, or focus on educating rather than fighting.