According to the documentary Sensitive: The Untold Story, there are 1.4 billion highly sensitive people (HSPs) in the world (15-20% of the population). As Elaine Aron’s research has shown, 30% of that ...

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When you hear that someone is “highly sensitive,” it’s common to think they may be weak and fragile—someone who gets their feelings hurt more easily. In clinical terms, however, that’s not what high ...

Wancy Y. Cho is a writer living in Chicago. When he’s not writing, you can be sure he and his dog Tiki are off on an adventure. Wancy Y. Cho is a writer living in Chicago. When he’s not writing, you ...

Like introversion, high sensitivity is a scientifically validated personality dimension. And like introversion, being more reactive to your surroundings has traditionally been seen as largely a ...

Have you ever wondered why certain people in your life seem to react more intensely to the world around them? Whether it’s a spouse who needs total silence after work, a friend who gets overwhelmed by ...

Sensitivity can be a superpower at work. Irene was an ideal employee – hardworking, dedicated, and outstanding as a lead project manager. She was thorough, ensuring tasks were completed on time with ...

Not everyone who seems outgoing feels energized by social interaction. These behaviors reveal the soft, thoughtful ways ...

The idea that managers must be loud, constantly visible, or the most vocal person in the room is one of the most enduring workplace myths.