Being Highly Sensitive in the Workplace with Sara McArdle
In this Sara Solo Show, Sara discusses the gifts and challenges of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), as defined by Elaine Aron, and an Empath, as defined by Dr. Judith Orloff. She gives examples of things that HSPs and Empaths can be feel overstimulated by in the workplace, and she gives practical tips for surviving—and even thriving in—an office environment. Sara discusses:
- Sara recent urban hiking event, "Women in the Woods: Walking the Path of Personal & Professional Satisfaction"
- Her upcoming self-love spa night at Ladywell's Spa in Greenwood on the evening of Monday, Feb. 3
- The definition of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
- The definition of an Empath
- The pros of being an HSP
- Sensory Processing Sensitivity and HSP data
- Putting the care of your high sensitivities in your own hands rather than expecting others to relate and anticipate your needs
- The impact an open office plan can have on HSPs
- Tips for dealing with unwanted sights, sounds, movement, smells, rapid-fire requests, others' emotions and urgent deadlines in the workplace
- Tools and resources:
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- Fisheye mirror
- Wall mirror
- Headphones
- Gentle Rain YouTube Video
- White Noise App
- ASMR by WhispersRed
- Silent Doorbell
- Space Heater Fan
- Elaine Aron's The Highly Sensitive Person
- Dr. Judith Orloff's The Empath's Survival Guide
- Susan Cain's Quiet
- Highly Sensitive Person Test
- Empath Test
- InnerGuide Planners
- Taking time to yourself
- Why your having healthy boundaries at work is good for your coworkers
- ...and more!
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