For me, it’s kind of fun to look back at something I used to do and say, “Aha! There was my high sensitivity rearing its head again.”

1 in 5 people are born with a trait that causes them feel emotions strongly — and cry easily.

Warning: Never say these things to a highly sensitive person under any circumstances — no “if”s, “and”s, or “but”s about it.

Some may think sensitivity is a weakness, but I believe being highly sensitive is a gift — and it’s definitely the kind that keeps on giving.

Science suggests emotions are “contagious” — and some people catch them more than others.

You might be surprised which of the 16 types test as highly sensitive people — and which don’t.

Due to their wiring, highly sensitive people observe more, think more, and move slower — which is a good thing.

When you’re a highly sensitive person, sometimes “little things” are too much.

I did my best to fit in and be like everyone else, not realizing that fitting in wasn’t the same as belonging.

These “little” things make highly sensitive people happy — and, collectively, they amount to “big” things.

One example of overwhelm is if other people’s emotional baggage makes you feel like it’s yours — and it’s heavy for your highly sensitive soul.

Both introverts and sensitive people are creative and introspective, but only one of them craves solitude.