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In general, highly sensitive people tend:

1. To be more sensitive to sights, smells, sounds, tastes and smells

2. To be philosophical and more in touch with their spirituality

3. To feel highly uncomfortable when being observed (e.g. by a teacher, a boss, during recitals and performances etc.)

4. To have vivid dreams which they remember in great detail

5. To have a deep appreciation for beauty, art and nature

6. To be good readers of others, and of non-verbal cues

7. To experience very powerful and intense emotions

8. To find it difficult to rebound from strong feelings and emotions

9. To be highly empathic and sensitive to others’ feelings

10. To be hard on themselves, and unforgiving of mistakes.