I read a really interesting article about burnout the other day and it got me thinking about how easy it is to fall into the belief that we’re always one achievement, one milestone, one move, or one “better” version of ourselves away from finally feeling enough.

We believe that we came here with a purpose to fulfil, an unlimited amount of potential that we must allow to play out. But the thing is, when our potential is unlimited, how do we know when to stop? 

There's a myth about sensitive people: That we’re risk averse.

That we choose safety over growth.
Ease over challenge.
Comfort over ambition.

And while there can be some truth in this — sensitive nervous systems do feel things more intensely, and high-stress situations can take more of a toll — it’s not the full picture.

A common misconception: being highly sensitive = being highly introverted

While this can indeed be the case, many sensitive people — myself included — enjoy connection deeply. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that a week without at least a few social interactions leaves me feeling lonely and a little low.