Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive?
Do you feel emotions and process thoughts very deeply?
Do you care about what’s happening in the world more than most people?
Supporting sensitive and curious people to flourish
Highly sensitive people have these 4 things in common using the acronym DOES
Depth of processing – You think about things deeply, things like the meaning of life and your purpose. You think about how well you’re doing your job or whether you’re a good parent or not, how you are in relationships and what type of person you are. You’re unusually conscientious (aware of the consequences of failing to do things well).
You’re creative in many ways. You’re great at connecting lots of different information and arriving at unusual and creative solutions to problems. You like to take your time and do a lot of research before making a decision. You like to mull over any issues.
Overstimulation and overwhelm – You may be more easily overstimulated and stressed by noise, by lights, chaotic situations, deadlines, or too many people. You prefer to work alone or at home. You might be reticent about making social plans because you want to see how you feel. You turn down invitations because you just need more downtime.
Emotions and empathy – You feel emotions deeper, stronger and for longer than most people. You react strongly to feedback, both positive and negative. You have considerable empathy for others. You often know intuitively what other people are feeling and also what they need to feel better. You probably know more than most about other people’s personal problems.
Sensory sensitivity – You’ll notice things that others don’t. You’ll notice subtle changes in the environment like the texture and colour of objects in someones home or a particular scent. You’ll notice small changes in the weather. You like certain fabric next to your skin and dislike others.
Knowing that you are highly sensitive can be a huge relief as many people feel that they just don’t fit in to their families or their work and can feel very isolated and not understood. I work with HSPs helping them to understand how to manage themselves with the gift of their trait.
Support Group Meetings
Come and join the group meetings. For dates, all instructions and to RSVP, please join the Meetup group.
Groups are running online and in person in the UK in London, Marlow and Reading.
Meet other HSPs, learn about the trait, feel validated and supported.