359 — Always Been Told You’re “Too Sensitive”? 6 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Person With Psychotherapist April Snow
Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy MorinShow Notes
Do you notice things other people miss , like a shift in someone’s tone or tension in the room before anyone says a word? Do you need more time to recover than the people around you, so even a fun party or a good work trip can leave you completely wiped out for days?
If that sounds like you, chances are someone has told you at some point that you’re too sensitive. Maybe you’ve even wondered if there’s something wrong with you.
My guest today is April Snow, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with highly sensitive people. And she shares some strategies that can help you be your best when you're a sensitive person.
Some of the things we discuss are:
The six traits that tell you whether you’re actually a highly sensitive person
What the research actually shows about the strengths that come with being a highly sensitive person
Why 90% of HSPs need more sleep
Why HSPs feel joy more intensely than other people
The difference between being a highly sensitive person and just being an introvert
How to spot the “ghosts” from the past that make a current emotion feel bigger than the moment deserves
Why “think more, worry less” is actually the right advice for HSPs
Why giving yourself more processing time can actually quiet your mind
How to set boundaries without the guilt
The Therapist’s Take: My top three strategies for working with your sensitivity instead of against it
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