Well, here we are! My very first blog post. And let me tell you, this feels wild. Putting myself out there like this is something I never thought I’d do. I’ve always been a private person—someone who keeps their circle tight, listens more than they speak, and is perfectly content being the person in the background soaking everything in. The idea of putting my thoughts on the internet for anyone to read? Kind of terrifying. I barely even comment on other people’s posts, let alone write my own.
But lately, there’s been this little voice inside me saying, Do it anyway. And the more I listen to that voice, the more I realize how much I need to do this. So… here we are.
A Little Bit About Me
If I had to sum myself up in a sentence? I’m an extroverted Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), which is apparently a bit of a rare combination. HSPs make up about 15-20% of the population, but most of them are introverts—only about 30% are extroverts. If my math is correct, that means only about 4-6% of people share my unique mix of traits. And, just to really round out the picture, according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment, I’m an ENFJ (Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging), which makes up only 2-3% of the population. Basically, I’m a bit of an anomaly.
Being an HSP is both a blessing and a challenge. On the one hand, I pick up on things in social situations that others might miss. I’ve always joked that I have a sixth sense for emotions—that I can tell what someone is feeling before they even fully understand it. On the other hand, feeling everything so deeply can be exhausting. I love people, and I thrive on connection, but at the same time, too much stimulation can completely drain me. It’s a tricky balance, and one that’s taken me years to navigate.
Why This Blog?
For a long time, I didn’t really embrace this part of myself. I tried to push it down, blend in, and be the easygoing, adaptable person I thought I should be. But over the years, I’ve realized that my sensitivity isn’t something to suppress—it’s something to embrace. And more than that, it’s something I want to talk about.
This blog is my space to share what I’ve learned—about being an HSP, about simplifying life, and most importantly, about my faith. Because at the end of the day, the one thing that has truly helped me navigate life as a highly sensitive extrovert is my connection with God. The more I pray and focus on my faith, the more I understand that I was made this way for a reason. And maybe—just maybe—sharing my experiences can help someone else feel a little less alone.
What to Expect
So, what can you expect from this blog? A little bit of everything, but mostly:
✨ Reflections on what it means to be an HSP and how to navigate the world with this trait
✨ Thoughts on living a simpler, more intentional life
✨ My personal journey of faith and how it shapes everything I do
If any of this resonates with you—welcome! I hope this blog can be a place of encouragement, honesty, and maybe even a few lightbulb moments along the way.
Thanks for being here. Here’s to the start of something new.
