Highly sensitive people move through the world like emotional tuning forks—picking up on subtleties most others miss, feeling deeply, and reacting to things others barely register. But to the outside ...

In 1997, psychologist Elaine Aron introduced the Highly Sensitive Person Scale, which has been used to measure a trait called sensory-processing sensitivity. Aron categorized people with high ...

A TikTok video of a baby crying during a song from The Little Mermaid has sparked heartwarming discussion online about highly sensitive children. Allie said that she has seen her niece, Eleanor, have ...

Sensitivity can be a superpower at work. Irene was an ideal employee – hardworking, dedicated, and outstanding as a lead project manager. She was thorough, ensuring tasks were completed on time with ...

Wancy Y. Cho is a writer living in Chicago. When he’s not writing, you can be sure he and his dog Tiki are off on an adventure. Wancy Y. Cho is a writer living in Chicago. When he’s not writing, you ...

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Despite the tendency for men to shut down emotionally or avoid conflict, as a result of societal pressure and misguided expectations, some have grown up to be more sensitive than others. We're all ...

About one-fifth of people share a gene linked to having this personality trait that affects the way you move through the world. You absolutely cannot handle violence in movies. (Something lighthearted ...

Sensitive children often get a bad rap. They can be labeled as “difficult,” “dramatic,” or “spoiled,” and often parents are blamed for coddling or over-accommodating them. Yet research increasingly ...

Traveling with a highly sensitive child requires patience, understanding, and a willingness to adapt. Preparing the child for travel with detailed plans and discussions helps manage expectations and ...

At least once a week, I hear from Sensitive Strivers – deeply feeling and high-achieving leaders – who ask, “How do I project more executive presence? This is such a common question because most ...