Crying at work, laughing at a totally inappropriate moment during a heated argument, and leaving the reception hall to go stand in the bathroom at a friend’s wedding because the speech that was being delivered was so cringe, I thought I was going to die of secondhand embarrassment.
These are the hazards of being a highly sensitive person.
If you’ve ever had any similar experiences, you might have spent much of life viewing your sensitivity as a weakness, a flaw, or something to hide.
But, thankfully, it’s not all ugly crying, maniacal laughter, and hiding out in the can during uncomfortable situations.
Being sensitive actually comes with some pretty cool upsides! If you need a reminder of some of those advantages, check out my new video The 7 Gifts of Highly Sensitive People for a little bit of a pep talk!
The truth is that highly sensitive people experience the world in a very different way, and our sensitivity comes with amazing gifts that can enrich our lives in all sorts of ways.
Talk soon,
Rachel
