On Socializing as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

The Sensitivity Doctors

28-03-2024 • 40 mins

The conversation unfolds to explore different approaches to socializing, striking a delicate balance between extroversion and introversion.

Key Takeaways:

  • Defining Socializing as an HSP
  • Different Approaches to Socializing
  • Navigating Professional and Personal Socializing
  • Balancing Extroversion and Introversion
  • The Need for Decompression Time
  • Coping Strategies for Socializing
  • Recognizing Personal Limitations
  • Finding Common Ground in Social Settings
  • Deepening Conversations Beyond Small Talk
  • Managing Overwhelm in Social Settings
  • Creating Support Structures
  • Challenging Social Norms and Expectations
  • Checking in with Yourself in Social Settings
  • Finding Social Solutions as an HSP
  • The Importance of Unstructured Alone Time
  • The Challenges of Socializing as an HSP

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