6 Hidden Benefits of Being a Highly Sensitive Person

In this podcast episode, I'm discussing what I think are 6 not-so-well-known benefits of being highly sensitive.

We've all heard that HSPs have lots of empathy and are good listeners and connect with animals and stuff like that, but I tried to find some benefits that were a bit more hidden.

Take a listen to find out what they are!

(I have not included professional, work benefits--that will be another episode.)

[heberfenderful]

Fitting into the norms of society is the most challenging aspect of this divine trait, which to me goes beyond man's understanding and deep into the meaning of our universe. Imagine a society of solely HSPs, how beautiful would that would be? Were everybody is accepted and embraced, and admired for who they are.

[heatherwiner]

I cry when I see something beautiful or even when I am happy someone wins on a game show.

[becauseiwanttoknow]

The term HSP came to me about 3 days ago via TEDx talks, and it's rocked and stabilized my whole existence ever since. I'm so overwhelmed right now about what seems like a saving revelation. Thank you for the podcasts. They're so informative as well as empowering and soothing. Thank you especially for this post. I can relate to all of them - and I understand the Clumsy Ninja at a fundamental level. Traits that make me love life and living more but make people around me uncomfortable even irritated and angry. I wondered my whole life if I was subconsciously refusing to grow up and leave the wonder of exploration, making friends, and being open into what I figured was maturity. Anyway, thankfully, at least for now, I put a hold on the euthanizing of my creativity - a self sacrifice I figured was necessary to finally become an adult - I'm 37. It's been painful. But now I feel more confident about the pros of being hopeful. Thank you.
- Sunny

P.S. I found your channel trying to calm myself from last night's election results. Your posts have been so helpful.

[Teacheronamission]

It's like u just described me to the fullest. I'm just now learning that I am an HSP and I use to think every one else around me was nuts because they didn't feel or see what I did but now I know that this gift is special and I now embrace it. Especially the overly excited feelings about even the small stuff and I could never understand why another person couldn't see the beauty in something. Well anyways loved the podcast. Thanks.

[wildangel]

My boyfriend always says I act like a child when I see what I call 'interesting' sky. Either sunsets or just before it rains. Ohh and designs? Aesthetically pleasing thing can make me cry

[rachell]

Yes, always accused of being to serious!
Agree with you 100 %

[smileyt]

I'm like a hundred years late commenting on this video 😅 but you have no idea how much validation I just got from this list. When other people have made me feel like I was the problem, I see that no, I'm just an HSP and that is kind of a superpower!!!

[lifeline]

you know you made me cry .. EVERYTHING you said explains a lot and make MORE sense .. people make fun of me because I finish always my work late, clumbsy, jumpy, romantic ! .. I am discovering myself now that I m all grown up with 3 kids ..

[IONov]

I can relate to the self-doubt. I am always questioning if I am overreacting or if my reaction is wrong. I fear seeming overly sensitive, overly emotional, weak, and annoying. I am so scared of criticism and I care about how I look like to other people.

[Ninanotlina]

I totally agree with you on all 6 benefits 🤗 So happy that there are people who experience the same things that I do. We are HSP. 🥳 Thanks 😊

[Mairitas]

I just found out that I am HSP and that explains a lot! Especially about my job experiences! ...besides I was always wondering if thats normal that I can catch things which unexpectedly fall :D

[pauldonlam]

Some much of what you say is very true the problem with the world we live in is that 80% of the rest think we are off beat people and we are in our own way and thats ok.

[rogerfrenchphotography]

This is so crazy how well it all resonates. Even the tiny details. I literally say that one of my odd superpowers is catching things that I drop or knock over. It is like I see the path and the things it is going to bounce off of and just put my hand there and wait. I even have time for a "look away" to make eye contact with someone in the room while the object falls into my hand, sometimes. It actually does feel like the visualization of the Robert Downey Jr. version of Sherlock Holmes. I am also realizing that, as a photographer, that is why my ability to stalk and catch "the moment" is so repeatable - and truly where my salability lies. The difficulty is that a lot of these superpowers also astonish me. I don't even understand how I do some of these things. But to try to share my astonishment with others can easily sound like bragging - which seems to be another lifelong HSP battle. And why it can take so long to truly step into our skills without shame. I am curious why you stopped making content?

[v.j.l.]

Oh goodness - "too serious" "too sensitive." Exactly. Was even told that in counseling. I remember thinking, "Well, shouldn't life actually be taken pretty seriously?"

[dlspeed]

Hi, I just noticed a teeny tinny blue flower growing behind my garage the other day while out waitting for my dogs to finish thier business and seeing that tiny teeny little flower real lite me up with a great sense of enthusiuams and i got very awed at the beauthy of that teeny tiny flower, it beiing all my itself in small weeds and grass, yet it stood out and made my I love being Highly Sensitive.

[kristenalbert]

I know this was posted a few years ago, but I'm new to your channel and being a HSP. I just recently discovered I'm a HSP after 25 years of thinking I had anxiety. I've listen to a lot of your podcast and everything makes so much sense. Anyway, I can relate in so many ways. I also wasn't thought of as an athlete, very quiet and shy. Sports came very easy to me and I also played Varsity softball and Field Hockey as a Freshman. A starting player at both sports, batting 3rd and a forward at Field Hockey. Love that I found this channel and your podcast. 🤗

[lauralittle]

This is amazing and I feel quite relatable to HSP ‘s ….
Love the clumsy “ninja reference” and seeing the benefits to HSP life is super helpful! Thanks!

[littleaether]

I got really exited when I had my glasses for the first time, I got so exited I had to cry😂😊

[sandracoronelnutricion]

I just discovered this HSP that I am....and is shocking..and even hard to accept that I cry a lot ...that I needto be around people because I'm an extrovert HSP...but at the same time I care so much about everything around me..
Suddenly is so clear to me all I am that is scary also...
Thanks for sharing this information.
Is being helpful

[moanaraynesage_music_offical]

it's not been okay till some insite on this. So think fast and the reflexes your right on. I m starding to sing online. in a shy way but its fun. thank you for the information!👍✌🙏🌸