As an HSP, she may not be able to fly an invisible ship like Wonder Woman, but she does have her own superpowers.
I’ve always known I was a sensitive person, even before I knew the term “Highly Sensitive Person” (HSP) or what it actually meant. As a child I was extremely intuitive and I am emotionally attached to my environment. I felt things that other kids felt, even when it wasn’t me. For example, when another student had to give a presentation in front of the class, I tensed up because I could feel his nervousness. If I saw a child being made fun of, I sympathized, like e.g really he felt for them.
Now, as an adult, I still function the same way. I almost always have to stay on my toes because I know how easy it is to get emotionally invested in something and it’s easy to get carried away if I’m not careful. I used to be very ashamed of this… I thought it was some kind of disorderwhich made me unable to function the way ‘normal’ people did.
Realizing your “sensitive” superpowers
So while I do it act a little differently than the average person, I don’t see it as “bad” anymore or something I have to hide from myself. After all, nearly 30 percent of the population is made up of extremely sensitive people, so I am far from alone. And now it’s something I’m very proud of – and I’m very happy to share with him what I can do with my sensibility and what I can do for the world.
If you’re a sensitive soul, it’s time to stop thinking of yourself as an eccentric and start thinking of yourself as a superhero. Because you are. You may not be able to command thunder like Thor or fly an invisible ship like Wonder Woman, but you have your own superpowers. I think it’s time we come together and be proud of our innate talents. Let’s look at some reasons why being sensitive is nothing but weakness.
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5 reasons why being sensitive is not a weakness
1. You have an emotional superpower.
Emotions are heavy – and sometimes it can even be paralyzing. No one knows this better than us HSPs, because in addition to dealing with our own emotions, we also absorb the emotions of those around us. Everyone around us. We can’t help it – we just naturally tune in to what other people are doing.
It can be overwhelming, even if the emotion is positive, such as excitement joy. That’s it a lot. But we are still alive and functioning people, while carrying the emotional weight of several people at the same time. That’s pretty damn impressive. Plus, people often seek us out because of our empathetic ear. Of course, we don’t mind serving as a sounding board for them (although they may have no idea the emotional toll it will take on us later).
2. Your sensitivity makes you invaluable – you’re great at picking up on little things that others might miss.
All the way my careerI’ve worked primarily in the legal and medical fields, which means I see a lot of very important information throughout the day. Because my high sensitivity makes me so detail-oriented, I’m the person who scans and double-checks all before taking the next step, even if you’ve been told you’re ready.
In doing so, I found small bugs that could have caused serious problems if not fixed. It could be something as simple as a misspelled name on a form that 10 other people have already seen. In my previous job, I was the person who performed the final verification of documents and information. Nothing left the office without first going over it and making sure it was correct and accurate. And to be honest, it made me extremely proud of the way my sensitive, detail-oriented soul is wired. I liked that I could be that person who was an asset in a unique way.
3. You are the person people turn to in a crisis (at least you should be).
Okay, I’ll admit it I take forever to make decisions. I’m not a “make up your mind” kind of girl at all. I’d be more likely to say “give me a few hours to think” or “give me a few hours”. days to think” – depending on what decision I am trying to make.
And sometimes it drives other people a little crazy. But by the time I make the decision, it means that I have thought through the various ways and effects of the decision. In addition, I also thought about backup plans and alternative decisions, in case the first decision did not work out or had to be modified. This means that by default I am usually the most prepared person in my group in case things go wrong.
Most of the time, these situations are perhaps annoying, but not life-threatening, but I also know that I would be exactly the same in a more serious situation. HSPs are what people need in times of crisis. I would be the person who thinks to bring extra batteries in case we run out, or who knows how to find water while hiking if we get lost, and so on.
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4. You have the drive to make positive changes in the world.
How much is often discussed HSPs are deep thinkers and feelers. And while that’s true, we can’t ignore the fact that we’re also incredibly important doers. This is because our high sensitivity sometimes acts as a kind of fire under our backs. While we need peace and quiet to avoid overstimulation, other times we simply explode if we do nothing. We are like pressure cookers ready to let off steam, and we do so in many ways.
For example, many of us are extremely in tune with our sense of purpose and our creativity, as this is how we release our emotions. Whether we paint, draw, take photos, play guitar, or do many other creative things, it’s all for the sheer joy (and purpose) they bring us. Or maybe we are so bothered by an unsolved social problem that we decide to find the solution ourselves. And hell we will. Because passion is the fuel for positive change, and we have passion inside of us.
5. You understand people so wellit’s almost scary – like you’re a medium.
At my last job, I had a colleague who had a reputation as a difficult person. He wasn’t very popular in the office and I was warned about it before I even started, as I would be working directly with him. And after working with him for a few weeks, I understood why he had such a reputation. But I also understood that it was wrong.
Sure, he was blunt and direct, and others often took that as rudeness. But I knew he wasn’t mean on purpose, and it bothered him that others didn’t like him. As we got closer, he said he knew he sometimes said the “wrong” things, but he didn’t want to and couldn’t better way to communicate. Because I could see past the surface and know that he was actually a very nice person, he ended up being my favorite person in the office and the only one I kept in touch with. after I moved.
These are the nuances about people that make you (as an HSP) the only person who “gets it”. We sensitive souls know what it’s like to be misunderstood—and we’re masters at making sure others don’t feel that way.
Being highly sensitive is an innate quality that should be nurtured, not avoided
Being highly sensitive is something we are born with, just like our sexuality or race. We didn’t choose it, and we can’t change it. We would never tell anyone that they are less than because of how they look or other aspects they are born with. So why do we do this with great sensitivity?
It is a quality we are gifted withand it’s a very strong one. We are capable of making a serious positive impact on our lives, on the lives of others and on the world. So let’s do it – let’s start now.
