I had a short sleep last night and I feel it today!

If you are highly sensitive, then you know that sleep is your sacred elixir of life.

Without sleep you are not useful for anything.

Today we will talk about why sleep is absolutely essential for us highly sensitive people.

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In today's reminder note we talk about that every day is different.

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Welcome to today's episode! Today's Reminder Note: You can't control other people, can you? If yes, to which degree?

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For some HSP personalities life is more exciting then for other highly sensitive people.

You're always looking for the next big kick. And those very kicks that you love so much knock you out for days afterwards?

Then you may be living the dilemma life of a highly sensitive High Sensation Seeker personality.

70% of highly sensitive people are rather introverted and reserved. But then there are the others: Extraverted, outgoing types who are always looking for adventure. 

Psychologist Elaine Aron, who specialises in high sensitivity, has created a test for this. Today we are going to look at 4 particularly pronounced characteristics of highly sensitive high sensation seekers.

1. Every day is different

As a High Sensation Seeker you are not so much into fixed routines. Your days are based more on your state of mood than on your calendar. You get so bored with repetitive activities that you try to do something as varied as possible. This makes you a very spontaneous person.

2. Imposed rest periods are unbearable

You know very well that sometimes you should shift down a gear. But forced rest feels even more unbearable than the exhaustion your daily activity costs you. As a highly sensitive personality type, you need rest to regenerate your central nervous system. Since you rarely give it to yourself, your life feels more like a rollercoaster ride: One minute you're full of energy and bubbling, the next you're deadly tired for days.

3. You are fascinated by drugs and substances that make you high as a kite

THC, alcohol, cocaine, but also psychedelic substances are incredibly exciting to you despite their potential downsides and dangers. You have already experimented with them yourself. Altered states of consciousness give you a kick and provide you with unforgettable new experiences. Maybe you have also experimented with drugs, precisely because most of them are forbidden ;-)

Of course, this is not meant to be an invitation to use them!

4. You are a multi-talent

You are good at many things, but you are not the type of person who dedicates his life to just one thing. Instead, you are a gifted multi-talent who likes to try new things. You are particularly enthusiastic about new activities, playing the guitar or taking a cooking course. But after a few weeks this enthusiasm for new things subsides and you devote yourself to the next adventure.

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In today's reminder note episode we talk about a quote by Viktor E. Frankl:

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."

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Today I want to share a simple technique with you, I use to master social situations without feeling overwhelmed or shy anymore!

Suddenly you are at the centre of a conversation and your biggest nightmare comes true: you don't know what to say and want to sink into the ground. How uncomfortable!

Or you have an important conversation at work, but you don't feel up to it. Especially when the ears and eyes of your superiors are on you.

There are many examples of situations that can be overwhelming and in which especially less social people feel very shy.

How helpful would a simple guideline be, that could give you support and security in such situations?

Luckily, I have this little guide for you to help you feel more confident and secure in social interactions.

So step 0 is always the foundation: because your mind is always thinking about what could go wrong, get into the situation that seems uncomfortable as soon as possible and then go through the following 3 steps:

Step 1: Smile. If you are afraid of the social situation, smiling can feel counterintuitive. Try it anyway.

Step 2: Start the conversation situationally: In some situations, you don't have to be the one to start the conversation, but remember that you are in control when you open the conversation. This gives you confidence and the feeling of security.

Step 3: This is always the secret sauce for me: BE CALM! Once you've made the conversation starter with a smile on your face, keep calm and stay present. Breathe calmly.

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Are you chronically fatigued, feeling drained all the time, but just can't find an explanation?

What if there is a hidden cause in your personality behind the fatigue that you have never heard of before?

There are 5 clear signs that behind your chronic fatigue there may be a hidden high sensitivity trait. I will share them with you in today's episode.

1. You are especially exhausted when you find little time for yourself

2. You've been feeling frazzled since you've been in a relationship

3. You feel uncomfortable and chronically overwhelmed in your job (even when you just think about it)

4. You have been suffering from unexplained physical complaints for a long time

5. Since you've had children, you're just exhausted

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Today's Reminder Note: Are there shortcuts and magic pills in life, that guarantee success to us?

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Welcome to today's episode! The first Reminder Notes Episode. Today's Reminder Note: You're Highly Sensitive.

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Today I will show you how to stop overwhelming feelings WITHOUT avoiding every fun activity in life using this glass example.

So, there is this dilemma many of you might know, especially if you’re highly sensitive or introvert: You feel overwhelmed or powerless because there are so many Stimuli from everyday life. To cope with that you start avoiding more and more things but then feeling ashamed and like an alien, because you cancel invitations and nights out.

First of all: Very Important! You are not alone! Basically, every person, even the most insensitive, reaches their limits at some point and can experience the feeling of overstimulation.

But, especially Highly sensitive people are affected because they have a particularly strong perceptive ability. They are exposed to stimuli from the environment more or less unfiltered.

So - At the centre of it all is our central nervous system, which is mostly our brain. The brain constantly perceives, processes and interprets the stimuli that we encounter. 

To illustrate the whole thing, imagine that this glass here is your brain:

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