The Case for Sensitivity
Have you ever been told to “toughen up”? Have you ever wished for thicker skin? Have you ever asked yourself, “why am I so sensitive?”
Have you ever been told to "toughen up"? Have you ever asked yourself, “why am I so sensitive?” If you have ever found yourself wishing for thicker skin, you might be a highly sensitive person. But being highly sensitive can be a superpower not a weakness.
In this episode of Hold That Thought we explore sensory-processing sensitivity, not as a flaw to overcome but as a powerful way of relating to the world. Sensitivity can make us more creative and more receptive to positive reinforcement. It can help us be more honest with ourselves and make better decisions. It can broaden our emotional landscape and our appreciation of beauty. We unpack our own experiences of being sensitive people, explore its evolutionary niche and discuss new found genetic breakthroughs in sensory-processing sensitivity science.
Topics: Sensitivity, sensory-processing sensitivity, psychology, emotions, personal growth.
Resources:
Sensory-processing sensitivity and its relation to introversion and emotionality
Sensory processing sensitivity: a review in the light of the evolution of biological responsivity
Why Being Sensitive Is a Strength
3 Secrets to Becoming Emotionally Intelligent
Your Brain Doesn't Work the Way You Think It Does
The Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Reactivity to Daily Events
Dr. Elaine Aron on the Highly Sensitive Person
Serotonin Transporter Gene as a Predictor of Stress Generation in Depression
