Thriving As A Highly Sensitive Person

DISCovering You

Before we dive into our topic, here’s today’s DISC analogy. We are a few days away from National Cocktail Day, so of course, I’m going to break down DISC according to cocktails.

High D – Manhattan. The summary I found on a recipe list described it as: strong in all ways, with some slight bitterness. Not for the faint of heart…

High I – Mojito. Fun, refreshing, vacation vibes.

High S – Gin Fizz. While this sounds bubbly, it’s actually described as being silky, smooth. Whipped egg whites contribute to its slick texture.

High C – Classic Martini. Precision is key in making this drink - especially in measuring the equal parts of dry and sweet vermouth.

Who wants a cocktail now? Did you know that Canada has a national cocktail – can you guess what it is?

Okay, back to our topic. In Part 1, I touched on the concept of HSP and some ways to identify if you, or someone close to you, might be one. We’ll have another quick look at that, but today I’m going to focus on what happens after you know - what are the next steps? How do you take this newfound awareness and ensure that you use it as a superpower, and not a limitation as others (or even you) may have seen it.

As a quick reminder, the word sensitive is not referring to being emotional, it’s about reacting to stimulation. HSP’s are more easily stimulated by noises, lights, pain, hunger because of their high levels of SPS (Sensory Processing Sensitivity)

Since HSP’s represent only 20 to 30 percent of the population, the world isn’t really set up to accommodate. So…make sure YOU understand what you need to thrive, and protect your superpower.

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