Take Care of Your Highly Sensitive Self, Part 1
Over the years of dealing with introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs), I’ve found some distinct differences. Self-care is one of them.
Introverts most often ignore their own self-care because of trying to conform. They compare themselves to other who are not like them and feel different. Not wanting to call attention to themselves or stand out, they follow what others do and neglect what’s best for them.
Highly sensitive people are different. Why? First of all, many don’t even know they are highly sensitive. How can you care for something if you don’t know it exists? Exactly! If you are wondering whether you could be or if someone near to you are highly sensitive, take this easy self-test to find out
Once they get that they are highly sensitive, then what? Yeah, it’s vague and fuzzy around what one can do. I was no different when I first realized my sensitivity. Part of me was proud of the discovery and another part frightened. “Ack, now what?” came to mind.
Since that realization in 2002, I’ve done lots of experimenting to find out what’s best for me. I’ve also guided others on this path to finding the right environments for them. Each of us is different so it does take a personalized recipe to cook up what’s best for you.
Here’s how you can get started:
Your highly sensitive nature relates to your nervous system, not your emotions. Your nervous system takes in stimuli through your five senses. So think of sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch. What rattles you from these sources? Make a list related to each sense.
Congratulations on taking the first step to understanding your own highly sensitive nature.
Stop back in a few days when I’ll have 4 steps for you to bring out more from your list. I’ll also share the greatest benefit I’ve found from being highly sensitive.
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