7 Strengths Of A Highly Sensitive Personality
Being sensitive isn't a feminine trait. It isn't a weakness, and definitely not a bad thing
Being “sensitive" these days just seems to be an issue of expectation: that we treat each other with care, that we acknowledge times have changed and it's OK to admit what was deemed acceptable once isn't now and that how we treat each other has a profound effect on how we feel. So often the so-called feminine traits are seen as a weakness.
Next time someone calls you sensitive to put you down – or to build themselves up – what do they really mean?
Check out the seven strengths of a highly sensitive person:
This makes you extremely empathetic and someone people want on their team, whether it's #squadgoals or at work.
The nature of workplaces is changing to embrace the so-called soft skills – of which you have many.
Especially if you throw soppy Cancerians into the mix. Which means the people around you are nurtured whether they like it or not. Lucky them!
Which can translate into everyday matters such as letting a pregnant lady sit down on the bus – or bigger stuff like pursuing meaningful work. However, it does mean that a lack of manners enrages you to the point of posting Ranty Rants on Facebook. And don't get us started on manspreading...
You don't mask your feelings, or swallow your innate responses. So you also have great intuition, which is a highly useful tool when making decisions or deciding whether to run away from people who make your stomach lurch for no reason.
For boys, it means release from the shackles of centuries of patriarchal oppression: that is, no macho bullsh*t. If you have a son and someone says, "Ooh he's a bit sensitive”, rejoice!
You're observant and pick up on things that others miss. And that makes you teachable and able to embrace new concepts, which bodes well in an ever-changing job market.
Text: Bauer Syndication