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What is the secret superpower of highly sensitive people?
Most highly sensitive people display rare strengths in key areas of emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ) — the ability to recognize and understand emotions in themselves and others. These strengths including self-awareness and social-awareness.
How do I become less sensitive at work?
And many do identify as empaths. At work, that leaves you wide open to the emotions, moods, and stress of everyone around you….
- Seek out new tasks at work. Learning is almost always meaningful and engaging, even if it’s for work.
- Do meaningful things on your own time.
- Shop your resume regularly.
- Focus on people.
How do you deal with overstimulation at work?
Here are some tips I have for you, as a person who finds herself often overstimulated.
- Try to limit your screen time. Emphasis on the word try.
- Find your safe space.
- Listen to your own favourite playlist, podcast, or audiobook.
- Set boundaries with others and ask for some quiet space alone.
- Mindfulness.
How do you turn sensitivity into strength?
5 Ways to Use Your Sensitivity as Your Greatest Strength in the Workplace
- Have confidence in your communication skills.
- Speak up if others have missed something.
- Jump into teamwork.
- Use your creativity to solve problems.
- Prepare for stimulating situations.
What is it like to work as an HSP?
But being an HSP can also make it a challenge to earn a living, because we generally have to work in situations that make us feel stressed, burned out, and overwhelmed. Personally, I’ve worked for bosses who were bullies and with narcissistic people who tried to manipulate and control me.
How can HSPs deal with overstimulation at work?
Because it’s so easy for HSPs to become overstimulated at work, it’s important to make self-care a priority. Plan little routines to conserve your energy before, during, and after the workday. For example: Spend time alone. Find somewhere to go to be by yourself, even for just a few minutes, when you’re at work.
How do you deal with anxiety as an HSP?
Reconnect with your body through physical movement, like walking or yoga. As an HSP prone to anxiety, I spend a lot of time in my head. I enjoy the rich inner world of my imagination, my ability to empathize with others, and appreciate all the nuances of emotion.
What are the challenges of being a retail worker?
1. Customers who stay past closing 2. The ‘clopen’ shift 3. Working holidays 4. The customer being ‘always right’ 5. No rewards for being an excellent member of staff ‘Retail work is so easy; the customers are so nice and the shifts just fly by,’ said nobody – ever.