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21 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

21 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

Are you a highly sensitive person? If you relate to most of these signs, there’s a good chance you’re an HSP.

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12 Things People Do That Actually Mean ‘I’m a Highly Sensitive Person’

12 Things People Do That Actually Mean ‘I’m a Highly Sensitive Person’

Only 15 to 20 percent of the population are highly sensitive people. As a result, high sensitivity is often mistaken for something else entirely.

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How to Love a Highly Sensitive Person

How to Love a Highly Sensitive Person

Are you in a relationship with one of the world’s deep feelers, thinkers, and processors? Here’s how to show your love to an HSP.

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Why Are Vacations So Exhausting for Highly Sensitive People?

Why Are Vacations So Exhausting for Highly Sensitive People?

All too often, vacations turn into one big source of overwhelm for highly sensitive people. Here’s what an HSP expert says on making your trip relaxing instead.

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The Science Behind Why Highly Sensitive People Need Alone Time

The Science Behind Why Highly Sensitive People Need Alone Time

Do highly sensitive people need as much alone time — or more — as introverts? A growing body of brain research may tell us why.

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27 Things You Do Because You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

27 Things You Do Because You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

For about 1 in 5 people, the world seems a little “louder” — and they may do some “strange” things to take it on.

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14 Things Highly Sensitive People Absolutely Need to Be Happy

14 Things Highly Sensitive People Absolutely Need to Be Happy

Due to a biological difference, HSPs process information deeply, so they need different things in life to be happy.

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Science Confirms That Emotions Hit Highly Sensitive People Harder

Science Confirms That Emotions Hit Highly Sensitive People Harder

If your feelings seem bigger, deeper, and more intense than those of other people, it’s because they are — you may be a highly sensitive person.

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Why Do Highly Sensitive People Hate Being Rushed?

Why Do Highly Sensitive People Hate Being Rushed?

Due to their wiring, highly sensitive people observe more, think more, and move slower — which is a good thing.

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13 Problems Only Highly Sensitive People Will Understand

13 Problems Only Highly Sensitive People Will Understand

When you’re a highly sensitive person, sometimes “little things” are too much.

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Are Highly Sensitive People More Intelligent?

Are Highly Sensitive People More Intelligent?

The higher your IQ, the more likely you are to fit the characteristics of a highly sensitive person.

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Are You an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person, or Both?

Are You an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person, or Both?

Both introverts and sensitive people are creative and introspective, but only one of them craves solitude.

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