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The Highly Sensitive Person
It is believed up to one in five people could be regarded as having, as Elaine N. Aron researched in the 1990’s, highly sensitive personality traits. The Highly Sensitive Person may reflect on things more than others do. They worry about what others think and feel and prefer quiet, controlled environments over noisy, fast paced ones.
Below are some of the main characteristics and traits of highly sensitive people:
They will have more empathy for others, react emotionally and worry about how others feel. Often they find it difficult to say no as they find it difficult holding another person’s disappointment.
They prefer to exercise and take part in solo events rather than team activities and sports where they may feel judged.
They find it difficult to make decisions, always weighing up and fearing the possible consequences of the wrong decision. They analyse situations and ruminate. When they do make bad decisions they tend to dwell on them and be upset longer than others would. They feel more upset and tend to judge themselves harshly.
They pay attention to detail. They’re the first to notice someone’s new hairstyle or clothes.
They feel and process things at a deeper level than others. They often problem solve emotionally. They are more prone to experience anxiety and depression if they’ve had a lot of negative experiences.
They tend to be more considerate, well-mannered and conscientious in the company of others. They are more likely to notice when others aren’t.
They also feel more wounded by criticism. They take it more personally as a judgement against them rather than as something constructive.
Highly sensitive people make really good team players and in some cultures and situations sensitivity is considered an asset. Their attention to detail and the ability to tune into other people’s feelings make them ideal in some professions.
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This article was written by sentientcounselling