A Highly Sensitive Person's Life
When you feel joy, discomfort, emotions, and empathy intensely
I worked in an office environment for around ten years, with most of that time either in a cubicle or in a big room with other people.
A lot of the time, I hated it.
So many things played a part in bothering and distracting me in that professional environment. Some things were obvious (like a wrong-sized chair that hurt my body) but other things contributed just a tiny piece to making me feel awful–usually without me even realizing it. [Read more…]
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In the past, I’ve talked about what I thought were the best jobs for HSPs-and even the #1 best job (working for oneself). But over time, my thoughts on this have changed.In today’s show, I explain how the best job for HSPs….depends. On so many factors. I also cover some of the challenges of working for oneself, and the one question you can ask a potential employer to help decide of their company culture will be a good fit.
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I think it’s fair to say that most people dislike job interviews.
And for HSPs, they are extra super not-fun.
In this episode, I talk about why traditional interviews are a poor way to judge a candidate, how HSPs may react to being interviewed, and end it with 3 interviews tips. (Hey, I wanted to offer something helpful instead of just ranting!)
EXTRA TIP! After publishing this episode, I thought of a little tactic I use that you might find helpful. So…one of my biggest challenges is not being able to give great answers to questions instantly. I need time to think about things.
So, here’s the scenario: the interviewer asks me a tough question. I say, “Hmm. let me think for a moment.” Then, I try hard to think of an answer, but mostly panic instead. I give some weak, lame answer. Later, I kick myself about it. Here comes the save: after the interview, I email the interviewer with a better answer to that question. I would write something like this, “I was thinking about your question [fill in the question] and now that I’ve had more time to think about it, I want to say —-” Or something along those lines. Of course I am careful to make it sound natural and not awkward, and also like I’m offering something truly helpful to them. Use your judgement-don’t send this email unless you’ve got something really smart to say. I’m hoping my super awesome emailed answer will cancel out my terrible in-person answer. Hopefully they will understand that I was just nervous.
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Have you ever thought: “If only I could quit my job, everything would be better.” And you daydream about following your passions, or traveling, or going after that business idea you’ve always fantasized about?But you know, deep down, that you will never quit your office job, for whatever reason. And that makes you feel trapped and stifled.
Well, hopefully today’s episode will make you feel a bit better. Visions of how the “grass is greener on the other side” often have little grounding in reality. Wishful goals that haven’t been set can’t be reached-and reaching for those unset goals will only leave you disappointed.
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Thinking about quitting your office job and “doing your own thing”?
Heck, I extoll the virtues of working for oneself here. In fact, it’s the second-most-read post on this site.
But I’ve been rethinking things.
I previously said that the best job for HSPs is to work for oneself. I thought it was that simple. After all, working for yourself means you can control your environment—the temperature, the lighting, the ergonomics, the hours you work, and of course, the work itself. [Read more…]
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I’m often surprised that I am so easily distracted when I work. Isn’t that a symptom of being weak-minded? sad face.If you find yourself easily distracted (especially when working at home), please know that you aren’t the only one. Lots of us share the same struggle. The key is to acknowledge, accept, and adjust. There are loads of productivity tools out there that can help you get in the zone.
In this episode, I talk about what distracts me and how I try to fight it and stay on track.
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I spent the better (worse?) part of nearly ten years working in a cubicle. To put it gently…I didn’t like it.
I wanted to escape from working in a cubicle in an office. I wanted to work for myself, from home (or wherever I wanted). I wanted FREEDOM and AUTONOMY. I thought that would solve all my problems.
I have explored this topic quite thoroughly in other posts and podcast episodes, like these….. [Read more…]
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The previous episode was about the single best job for HSPs-working for yourself. Today’s show is about more traditional jobs and careers, including what you should look for (and avoid as an HSP).Which qualities of being highly sensitive are a benefit to certain jobs?
Don’t miss the follow-up to this episode: The Best Jobs for HSPs…Revisited
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Since HSPs are detail-oriented, and can be bothered by too much stimuli, there is one job that seems to make the most sense for us! Learn about it here in episode 18.Further reading on this blog:
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Have you ever thought about just quitting your job because you were overwhelmed? Throwing in the towel because you had too much to do, and couldn’t get it all done?Did you ever think about caring less?
That’s a pretty radical concept for us HSPs. It goes against everything we feel. We’re generally loyal, hard workers who care deeply about what we do. But our conscientiousness can bleed over into perfectionism, and when we can’t meet our impossible standards, we’d sometimes rather quit than underperform.
In episode 6 of the HSP Podcast, I talk about how caring less can make your job more bearable….and won’t hurt you as much as you might think.
Or read the written version of this episode at Quiet Revolution.
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Simply learning about what it means to be an HSP can change the way you see yourself and your place within the world.
