What does it mean to be highly sensitive?

High sensitivity means that a person perceives and processes stimuli more intensely than others. This can include sounds, moods, feelings, or even thoughts. Highly sensitive people often have a keen sense of their surroundings and notice details that others don't even see.

This is not a weakness – on the contrary: high sensitivity is a particular strength. It manifests itself, for example, in empathy, creativity, intuition, and a deep understanding of other people.

How do you know if you are highly sensitive?

Many highly sensitive people recognize themselves in the following points:

• You are very perceptive of the moods and feelings of others.

• You can quickly become overwhelmed by noise, hectic activity, or a multitude of impressions.

• You need regular retreat and rest to recharge.

• You think a lot and deeply about things.

• You are very conscientious and sensitive to details.

• You have a strong intuition and often sense things before they are spoken.

Often you feel different or wonder why you react more intensely than others. Understanding your own high sensitivity can be very relieving in these situations.

High sensitivity in children and adolescents

Children and teenagers can also be highly sensitive. They often react particularly strongly to stimuli, are very perceptive, and need an environment in which they feel safe and understood.

Typical signs can include:

• Rapid overwhelm in loud or hectic situations

• strong emotional reactions

• great empathy

• Need for retreat

• intense perception of injustice or mood

With the right support, highly sensitive children and young people learn to use their perception as a strength and to take good care of themselves.

My approach to coaching

In coaching, I support you in better understanding and accepting your high sensitivity and in managing it effectively in everyday life. Together, we'll find ways for you to use your strengths without constantly feeling overwhelmed.

You learn to set boundaries, to differentiate yourself, and to reconnect with yourself.