In this first episode of a two-part series, I talk about why HSPs struggle so much with creative rejection through the lens of my recent experience of entering the PitchWars competition (see E41 about my writing journey for more on that). If you are an HSP and feel it has held you back from pursuing your creative dreams, rest assured you are not alone! I'm right there with you. I don't sugarcoat things in this episode. I talk about how and why HSPs have difficulty managing the stress of putting their work out there into the world. It's not just about the possibility of rejection. HSPs have fewer emotional "spoons" and when an added stress like putting their work out there enters their life, everything can become less manageable. This episode will help you better understand the HSP experience, whether you yourself are an HSP or know someone who is. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where I'll go into detail about coping techniques that help me deal with creative rejection as an HSP!