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HSP Podcast #16: High Sensation Seeking

October 27, 2014 by Kelly 6 Comments

Episode 16 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is about High Sensation Seeking HSPs. You have no idea how many times I had to edit myself saying that mouthful of words incorrectly in this episode.

HSPs are careful and evaluate everything around them thoroughly. But those who are also High Sensation Seekers crave excitement, arousal, and new experiences (not necessarily extreme stuff like skydiving or bungee jumping, mind you.) How can those two traits co-exist in the same person?! I think it’s an interesting concept.

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Mentioned on this episode: Take the test to see if you are a high sensation seeker

Further reading:

From Dr. Elaine Aron’s website: Personality and Temperament: The Highly Sensitive Person Who Is Also A High Sensation Seeker
This blog: Are you a High Sensation Seeking HSP?
This blog: Finding the “stasis of peace”
This blog: How to Travel the World Long-Term When You’re Highly Sensitive

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HSP Podcast #12: Beauty in Nature & Art

October 1, 2014 by Kelly 7 Comments

Highly sensitive people are often deeply moved by beauty in art and nature. This is a pretty cool aspect of being an HSP.

In Episode 12 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about interesting stuff like Stedhal Syndrome and the beauty threshold.

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As promised, here’s my collection of favorite flower photos:

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Filed Under: Emotion, Podcast, Traits Tagged With: beautiful, beauty, emotion, HSP, podcast, sensitive, threshold, trait

HSP vs. Non-HSP: The Challah Debacle

October 1, 2014 by Kelly 8 Comments

Random Story Time!

Something happened a few days ago that I think nicely illustrates the difference between a highly sensitive person (me) and a non-HSP (my husband Jim).

Jim and I were invited to a Rosh Hashanah dinner at a friend’s house. She told us to bring two loaves of challah bread. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Humor, Traits Tagged With: care, challah, conscientious, decision, details, friends, holiday, HSP, worry

Be less sensitive? How to calm down when you are obsessing

September 30, 2014 by Kelly 4 Comments

A comment on the blog today asked, “How can I be less sensitive to things?”

It might not be possible to be less sensitive, but you can change your reactions to things.

I’d like to share a tactic that has helped me. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Emotion, Relationships, Traits Tagged With: calm, emotions, HSP, less sensitive, obsess, peace, relationship, upset, worked up

HSP Podcast #11: I Hate Being Highly Sensitive

September 29, 2014 by Kelly 10 Comments

Why can’t I ever be happy with the way things are? Why do little things bother me? Why do I complain so much?

Why can’t I be normal?

These feelings make me angry at myself. Why can’t I just suck it up and deal with small annoyances? Why can’t I just relax and have fun? Why are things so hard for me and easy for everyone else?

This is the episode I warned you about last week-the really negative one where I say the word “hate” like 100 times.

In Episode 11 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about the dark feelings I sometimes have about being highly sensitive and introverted. And of course, I talk about some positive stuff, too. If you are turned off by negativity, skip this one. But if you sometimes beat yourself up over the way you are, maybe this will give you some comfort to know you aren’t alone.

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I Hate Being Highly Sensitive (the original post)

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Filed Under: Emotion, Podcast Tagged With: depression, hate, HSP, introvert, podcast, sensitivity

Changing your job: where to start?

September 29, 2014 by Kelly 11 Comments

The number one thing people search for on this site is jobs and careers for HSPs.

Many of us want to change our career to something more fulfilling and with less stress. And we see loads of success stories from other people who have learned to leverage their skills to make money working for themselves, freelancing, or starting an online business.

But how do you get started? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Work Tagged With: business, career, change, create, freelance, HSP, introvert, job, quit, resources

A conversation with your non-HSP partner

September 4, 2014 by Kelly 8 Comments

Dear Partner,

I just discovered something called Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)—and I think I am one.

I know that the phrase “highly sensitive people” might sound weird—like people who cry a lot, get offended over little things, and are overly dramatic (“drama queens”). But that’s not what it is.

I want to explain what HSP means because it is important to me. I am just asking for a little understanding, not to be treated differently or more delicately. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Coping, Relationships Tagged With: boyfriend, explain, explanation, help, HSP, husband, love, partner, relationship, spouse, wife

HSP Podcast #02: I Feel Suffocated by Stagnant, Warm Air

August 13, 2014 by Kelly 7 Comments

Does stagnant, warm, still air make you feel suffocated or claustrophobic? Do you need a fan or cool, fresh air to avoid a panic attack? I’m amazed to report that this specific topic is the most popular post on my blog. Who knew this was such a common thing?!

In this episode, I talk about my personal experiences with warm, still air, and offer some solutions to the issue.

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HSP Podcast #01: What is (and isn’t) a Highly Sensitive Person?

August 1, 2014 by Kelly 12 Comments

In this introductory episode, I talk about what a Highly Sensitive Person ISN’T….and what they is.

I mean, are.

The goal of this podcast is to help other people realize if they are highly sensitive, that they aren’t alone, and they aren’t weird or wrong!

I also cover the difference between introversion and high sensitivity, some benefits of being an HSP, and why high sensitivity isn’t something you have; it’s something you are.

Resources mentioned in Episode 1:

The Highly Sensitive Person book by Dr. Elaine Aron is a must-read for highly sensitive people.
Are you an HSP? Take the test on Dr. Elaine Aron’s website.

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Related Posts on This Blog:

You Might be a Highly Sensitive Person If…
Feeling Overwhelmed When Nothing is Wrong
How to Tell if you Work with a Highly Sensitive Person
Why I’d Rather Just Sit and Listen
A Starter Kit for People in a Relationship with an HSP

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Filed Under: Podcast, Traits Tagged With: define, HSP, podcast, traits, what is

Should you tell people that you are an HSP?

June 28, 2014 by Kelly 21 Comments

Think of a time you tried to explain high sensitivity to someone who’d never heard of it before. Maybe it was a friend, family member, or even a co-worker.