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How HSPs Can Use Emotional Intelligence to Succeed at Life

How HSPs Can Use Emotional Intelligence to Succeed at Life

Highly sensitive people may be the “varsity players” of emotional intelligence. Can it make them more successful, too?

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HSPs Often Crave Quiet. Can ‘Selective Noise’ Be Even Better?

HSPs Often Crave Quiet. Can ‘Selective Noise’ Be Even Better?

Certain types of noise do the opposite of overstimulation, supercharging your HSP gifts. Here’s how to try it yourself.

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Do Highly Sensitive People Feel Pain Longer — And More Intensely — Than Others?

Do Highly Sensitive People Feel Pain Longer — And More Intensely — Than Others?

Many HSPs have been trained to “deal” with their pain by grinning and bearing it – but does this mean they have poor pain tolerance?

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These 3 Sets of Genes May Make You a Highly Sensitive Person

These 3 Sets of Genes May Make You a Highly Sensitive Person

The same genes that make you a highly sensitive person may also give you a powerful evolutionary advantage.

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HSPs: Here’s How to ‘Rewire’ Yourself for Happiness

HSPs: Here’s How to ‘Rewire’ Yourself for Happiness

Are highly sensitive people actually “better” at becoming happy? A recent study says yes — here’s how.

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Being ‘Sensitive’ Isn’t Considered a Personality Trait. Here’s Why That Needs to Change.

Being ‘Sensitive’ Isn’t Considered a Personality Trait. Here’s Why That Needs to Change.

Scientists don’t include sensitivity in the ‘Big 5’ personality traits. They might be making a mistake.

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15 Ways HSPs Can Cultivate a Rich Inner Life, According to Science

15 Ways HSPs Can Cultivate a Rich Inner Life, According to Science

Most HSPs have been told they’re “too in their heads.” Here’s how to use that to your advantage.

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Here’s Everything Researchers Know About High Sensitivity, as of 2021

Here’s Everything Researchers Know About High Sensitivity, as of 2021

We know more about the trait of sensitivity than at any time in history — and the breakthroughs keep coming.

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The Link Between Highly Sensitive People and Chronic Fatigue

The Link Between Highly Sensitive People and Chronic Fatigue

HSPs tend to do more mental work than others do. Turns out that’s a key cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

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The Unique Emotional Intelligence of Highly Sensitive People

The Unique Emotional Intelligence of Highly Sensitive People

Sensitive people have their own unique EI strengths — and a unique pitfall.

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