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4 Famous Highly Sensitive People

4 Famous Highly Sensitive People

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HSPs Thrive in These 10 Career Paths

HSPs Thrive in These 10 Career Paths

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How I Figured Out I’m an HSP

How I Figured Out I’m an HSP

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The Odyssey of Emily is a website dedicated to exploring the world of Highly Sensitive People, Introversion, Mental Wellness, and Faith. Founded by Emily Costello with the hope of sharing her story with humor, sass, and her vision for a brighter future.
My mantra for the day. #SelfTalk My mantra for the day. #SelfTalk
You can return to old places and still be new. You You can return to old places and still be new. You do not have to change based on your environment.
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You do not have to shape-shift to fit into the space around you. Sometimes it’s the space that needs to grow.
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Surround yourself with open skies and you’ll be amazed how much space you begin to take.
Self portraits are my fave fave fave fave. They’ Self portraits are my fave fave fave fave. They’ve always brought me so much healing, understanding, and serve as a great outlet to express myself beyond words.
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One day I’ll graduate beyond my Canon Rebel 😂 Create with what ya got!
Been in Florida for almost a month and missing New Been in Florida for almost a month and missing New York. 🖤
Words have power. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Word Words have power.
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Words have saved me. Even though I create them, I find it’s the written word that ends up creating me. Every time.
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And the more I read, the more words and narratives I add to my arsenal to tell more stories and share more power.
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Which is why I was so inspired by the shirt I’m wearing. Because it’s more than a shirt!
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Hidden within this piece of clothing is an entire article telling the story of one of the most extensive criminal investigations ever. (I’m a huge fan of mystery, crime, and sci-fi!) 👽💀
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Because it is VITAL that we intentionally search for things that inspire us. Things that excite us. And I’m so glad I discovered @t_post!
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#words #writersofinstagram #writer #writingcommunity #writing #writerscommunity #blogger #writtenword #booklover #magazine #fashionstyle #grungeaesthetic #grungefashion #softgrunge #softgrungeaesthetic #softgrungefashion #vansgirls #vansgirl #murdermystery #healingwords #storytelling #storyteller
Does anyone else expect themselves to be an expert Does anyone else expect themselves to be an expert at everything they do even if they’ve never done it before? 🙃
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This is something that I struggle with so I rush through mastering the basics because I believe I should naturally be an expert. 
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Which is why I find that it is so helpful to remind myself that being a beginner is okay. And that not being naturally good at something isn’t the end of the world!
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It also helps me try more new things because I’m less fearful about it having to be “perfect”...
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Does this sound like you? I’d love to hear about how you overcome this annoying little perfectionist voice!
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#perfectionistproblems #infj #infjpersonality #hsp #hspproblems #highlysensitivepeople #highlysensitiveperson #perfectionism #personaldevelopment #personalitytypes #selflove #selfacceptance #selfacceptancejourney #selfaccountability #selfbelief #selfconfidence #selfcompassion #trynewthings #beginner #beginnerartist #beginnerphotographer #beginneryoga
He reminds me to let go and have fun and I remind He reminds me to let go and have fun and I remind him to drink water. Win win.
For all the recovering people pleasers, codependen For all the recovering people pleasers, codependents, perfectionists, and over-thinkers. Oh, and everybody.
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#recoveringpeoplepleaser #peoplepleaser #perfectionism #perfectionist #recoveringperfectionist #codependentnomore #codependencyrecovery #codependent #overthinking #overthinker #freeyourmind #mindsetshift #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #hsp #highlysensitivepeople #socialanxiety #socialanxietyproblems #mantras #morningmantra #dailymantra #changeyourthoughts
Dressed up like a bat to stay in my cave. 🦇🏠 Dressed up like a bat to stay in my cave. 🦇🏠
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