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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Caprino, M.A. covers careers, leadership and personal growth. In today’s society, being viewed as “highly sensitive” can ...

Like introversion, high sensitivity is a scientifically validated personality dimension. And like introversion, being more reactive to your surroundings has traditionally been seen as largely a ...

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 ...

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 have a very introverted nature, the idea of public speaking probably doesn't appeal to you much. You prefer one-to-one interactions or support and back-office work. Yet, introverts have several ...

Imagine a 2-year-old who greets you with a huge smile, offering a toy. Now here’s another child who regards you gravely and hides behind his parent’s leg. How do you feel about these two children? If ...

The optical illusion personality test presented can reveal if you're introverted or extroverted based on whether you first see a woman's profile or trees in the image. People who see the woman are ...