According to the documentary Sensitive: The Untold Story, there are 1.4 billion highly sensitive people (HSPs) in the world (15-20% of the population). As Elaine Aron’s research has shown, 30% of that ...

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For introverts, it’s not just about hating small talk or needing alone time—it’s about navigating a world that often feels too loud, too fast, too demanding. When they find themselves in situations ...

There are two types of people in the world: those who flitter around parties like loquacious butterflies and those who develop an involuntary stress rash at the phrase, “we’re going out tonight.” ...

Traits such as sensitivity and social anxiety are also not part of Big Five introversion-extraversion domain. To be sure, many people may think of themselves as introverted because they are highly ...

Psychiatrist Judith Orloff, who specializes in treating highly sensitive people, notes that highly perceptive introverts are empathetic. Introverts often pick up on subtle shifts in posture, hand ...

I’m an ‘introvert.’ It’s been obvious to me ever since I discovered the term over fifteen years ago. I remember being so relieved when I learned this. I know how easy it is for introverts to suffer, ...

If you’ve ever wanted to truly define yourself as an extrovert or an introvert, here is your chance. This optical illusion can determine if you’re one or the other by simply looking at it. The image ...

The assault on my senses begins the moment I step off the plane. The slot machines are clustered at the airport gate in all their glaring glory, blinking against the constant hum of club music. Such ...