| Are You an HSP? |
 I recently came across a very interesting website about a newly identified ‘type’ of people called Highly Sensitive People (HSP). Undoubtedly, some of you will read this column and recognize yourself. Some will wonder: How are these characteristics different from what I feel on a daily basis? As an HSP, I can give you unique insight into this ‘gift.’As an HSP, your internal empathy dial is turned on high all day. You are constantly taking in the environment around you. A normal person would know someone is having a bad day but, HSPs pick up their vibe and the vibe of everyone in the general vicinity. We know just how bad of a day all of those people are having and internalize it. For the HSP population, loud sounds are very distracting, florescent lights drain our energy; contact with people is very difficult if we are having a bad day and our energy is low. Strong smells (i.e. burnt popcorn in the microwave or strong cologne) create an additional mental distraction. Since HSPs are so empathetic, we are the first ones that people come to with problems because we are easy to talk to and do not share in gossip. Sometimes we are sitting on emotional and sensory empty with no relief in sight. According to Dr. Elaine Aron, the author of the 1996 book The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive in a World that Overwhelms You, the following are a few behaviors that are common traits of HSPs: Sensory Overload: HSPs experience a heightened awareness of the environment that they are in through their five senses. Stressed Out and Looking for a Way Out: These individuals will seek out quiet or dark spaces or a place to be alone to seek relief from being upset or stressed. Conscientious and Meticulous: HSPs are very conscientious and meticulous in their work however, when micromanaged, observed, or scrutinized, they become nervous, inefficient, and unproductive. Organized: These highly organized individuals feel compelled to organize everything! Disorganization, clutter, chaos, or stress can bring all of their work or activities to a halt. Moody: HSPs can have mood swings that are immediate. They even take on the moods and emotions of the individuals around them. Do not like crowds: Need I say more... Other Characteristics: highly creative, easily startled, cautious, experience insomnia, sensitive to pain, intuitive, and very spiritual. If given the opportunity to manage our own time, work at our own pace, and identify our own priorities, we can mange our HSP behavior and be very successful in all areas of our lives. We are the family organizer, the conscientious worker who does not miss deadlines, loyal friend, and the dedicated partner. Are you or someone in your life an HSP? If so, enjoy your gift or their gift. Being an HSP gives you a different perspective of the world and you get to experience good things on a level that no one else could imagine. Embrace it! For more information on Highly Sensitive People visit Dr. Elaine Aron’s Website Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites         
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