The Truth About Sensitivity (And Why You Shouldn't Underestimate It)

Calm it Down

Chad Lawson

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.8 • 678 Ratings

🗓️ 31 January 2023

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

We've heard a lot about how being tough and strong is important, but what about those of us who always seem to wear our hearts on our sleeves and express our emotions openly? Contrary to popular belief, emotional sensitivity is not a hindrance - often it can be what we need to help us get through the tough times in life. Emotional sensitivity allows us to better connect with others and understand the world around us. In this episode, we explore the power of emotional sensitivity and examine why it should be celebrated rather than shamed. With a funny and creative lens, I will offer you some thought-provoking perspectives that may just help you appreciate the importance of being emotionally sensitive! Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

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0:00.0	Did you happen to see the latest video on YouTube by Mr. Beast?
0:04.5	My kids love Mr. Beast, so it was hard to miss his most recent viral video.
0:10.5	But the 24-year-old YouTuber, yes, he's only 24, he got a lot of attention over the weekend.
0:18.0	In short, he personally paid for cataract removal surgery for
0:23.3	1,000 people, a thousand people who were blind or near blind, but simply just couldn't
0:31.2	afford the surgery. I'm going to be honest. It pulled all of my heartstrings. It was impossible, at least for me, to not well
0:41.0	up with tears watching this. The dramatic change in the person's face as the bandages were removed
0:47.9	and they stared literally in disbelief. I'm not going to lie. I mean, I was crying. I'm okay saying that. I have a feeling
0:56.8	I wasn't alone. Crying. How often are you moved by art, by inspiration, by someone's hopes
1:06.2	being lifted, by a song that never goes off repeat, or maybe a book that you've just read over and
1:14.7	over and over. Emotional depth is part of being human. Some things really strike a chord in all
1:22.2	of us and that's usually because they speak to something that you feel, that feeling being sensitivity. Showing empathy or
1:31.9	getting emotional, daring movies, or connecting deeply to a song, are all pretty unique traits.
1:38.2	And if that's you, then you're likely what psychologists call a highly sensitive person, according to the experts.
1:46.4	But whether you're an introvert or perhaps just more sensitive than most, you might feel
1:51.9	like it's up to you to keep her personality traits kind of on the down low.
1:57.9	No one likes feeling exposed or embarrassed or weak even. But here is a refreshing twist.
2:06.4	You can be emotionally sensitive and confident about who you are. You can. You can embrace your
2:14.3	gentle side, your unique way of interacting with others.
2:18.1	You can allow yourself the moments of quietness that come with being an introvert.
2:22.6	And guess what? It's okay not to have a movie quote ready for every situation.
2:30.0	Instead of hiding those qualities, own them, love them, appreciate them, recognize that they help make you who you are.
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