Posts about Posts made in September, 2013

Why I’d rather just sit and listen

Why I’d rather just sit and listen

“I don’t know what to talk to people about. I’m okay with just sitting there and listening to others. Then if I try to interject, people shut me out, like I don’t exist (depending on the people.) So, It’s best to just sit quietly.”...
Coffee is my Kryptonite: Caffeine Effects & Sensitivity

Coffee is my Kryptonite: Caffeine Effects & Sensitivity

As I type this, I am sitting in a cafe, sipping a decaf mocha, as the hipster baristas roll their eyes at my lameness. I am ridiculously sensitive to caffeine. Having one cup of coffee can make me feel terrible for hours and hours. But, like sunburns, I seem to forget...
Why am I so easily distracted at work?

Why am I so easily distracted at work?

Sometimes I am amazed that for a somewhat intelligent person, I have such a hard time staying focused on my work. Isn’t that a sign of being weak-minded or incompetent? Nope, good news! I can blame it on HSP! đŸ™‚ A recent article by HSP expert Peter...

TV Characters that have HSP Traits: Sheldon Cooper

In the video below, Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory explains in detail why he must sit in a specific seat in his living room. Quote: “In the winter, that seat is close enough to the radiator to remain warm, but not so close to cause perspiration. In this...