I found an article last night that explains why it’s difficult for the Highly Sensitive to say no.

“Empathy is basically the HSP’s superpower, but it can also be our downfall if we do not learn how to turn it off when we need to. This relates to saying no because we can usually tell that the other person wants us to say yes.”

I always wish I had the capacity to do more, socialize more, be more. It takes time and experience to realize that I have to choose when and how I can interact with the world.

More then often I cancel dates with friends, leave the party too early or just never show up. I want to but come but I can’t. I have learned to say no to be able to be fully present and committed when I say yes (still struggle with that ;)).

Saying no is hard - but it allows you to be the best version of you the times you do say yes.

Elin Jonsson