Are You an HSP?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  I am conscientious and it’s important to me to do things right the first time and to the best of my ability. 

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 2.
  I don't like to watch violent/intense shows like Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, or Ozark because I feel emotionally distraught or overwhelmed– sometimes for days after.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 3.
  I am sensitive to sensory input like bright lights, loud noises and/or strong scents.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 4.
  The texture and feel of my clothing is more important than what it looks like when choosing what to wear.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 5.
  I feel easily overwhelmed when there are too many projects to work on or complete at once, too many deadlines and other stressful work situations.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 6.
  I’m known to cry during emotionally touching commercials and at music or theater performances.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 7.
  I am sensitive to caffeine.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 8.
   I can feel overwhelmed in crowded environments and need to withdraw from overstimulating activities to find quiet and solitude.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 9.
  Some may think I’m slow to respond or shy because I like to take my time in a new situation to process what’s happening – emotionally, socially and through my five senses.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 10.
   I can often sense what others in the room are feeling and what they may need to be more comfortable.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 11.
  I notice and appreciate the details – a flower arrangement at the front desk, scents as I'm walking down the street and the kind of music playing in a café.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 12.
  Nature is an elixir for me. I feel a strong connection to the natural world and am deeply nourished by it.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 13.
  I feel connected to the subtle realms. I can sense energy in myself and the world around me.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True
• 14.
   I am sensitive to pain - both my own and others'.

  • A.
    Very True
  • B.
    Somewhat True
  • C.
    Not True

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You are likely not an hsp.

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  Thanks for submitting your response! Sensitivity is on a scale. Each of us has a filter for all the incoming stimuli, as well as emotions and thoughts. Just like your stomach gets full from eating too much, your nervous system can get flooded from too much input. Some systems have better filters than others. This quiz is merely for better self-understanding. You likely have a strong filter and can manage more input without overwhelm. Rest, quiet and solitude all give the system a chance to digest. Living in harmony with the natural world can also promote better balance in all systems of the body. This is true for everyone, whether you have the HSP trait or not.20% of the world's population has an increased sensitivity of the nervous system, so you likely have HSPs in your life. Share this resource with them and learn more about sensing, processing, rest and a holistic approach to wellbeing from the ongoing resources I’ll be sharing. Each person has unique gifts to share with the world. The better we understand each other, the more good we can do in the world – together.If you'd like to reach out to me directly, email me at mira@mirabinzen.com. Or, call/text me at 312.391.2176.You're also welcome to join the HSP Holistic Community. In this community, you'll find support for living a holistic life. You'll get a safe and supportive space to be who you are, plus insights, tips and inspiration for living in tune with the seasons and cycles of nature, all in a community of other thoughtful and sensitive people like you.If you'd like to reach out to me directly, email me at mira@mirabinzen.com. Or, call/text me at 312.391.2176.
• 2.
  You are likely an hsp.

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  Thanks for submitting your response! It's likely you are an HSP. Your sensitivities are your superpower. 20% of the world's population senses and experiences the world more deeply than the other 80%. The world needs deep-sensing people like you. You may feel out of sorts with the world because 80% of the population operates differently. You can do three things right away to honor your high sensitivity.1) Understand - You've done that with this quiz. Knowing you have this trait can help you navigate life. Your nervous system takes in more so you have a rich sensory life and, you can also become more easily overwhelmed. 2) Soothe - Rest is your ally. When you give yourself quiet time alone, you can be fully soothed and ready to get back out into the busy noisy world. You also appreciate and deeply feel beauty. You can soothe your nervous system with pleasurable feels, smells, sights and sounds.3) Reframe - Growing up, you were likely misunderstood. You may have been thought of as shy or slow to respond. You may have been called a "baby" for crying easily in response to deeply sensing your own and others' emotions. If your parents didn't understand your highly sensitive nature, they may have pushed you into uncomfortable situations, not given you the time to process and perhaps even made you to feel "less than." This is common because the trait was not well understood until the mid-1990s. It is still not well-known. It may be helpful for you to go back and revisit events in your life through the knowledge of HSP traits and reframe each situation in a more positive light. Use your natural intuition to consider whether or not you'd like to work with a therapist as you do this.You have an incredible gift to offer the world in this time of transition. As old models fall away and humanity upgrades its operating system, HSPs are the ones who will lead the way. Also, being in community with other HSPs can feel amazing. Hear the stories, challenges and deep experiences of others like you, offer and receive support and build your repertoire of resources to nourish your sensitivity superpower. You're welcome to join the HSP Holistic Community. In this community, you'll find support for living a holistic life as a sensitive person. You'll get a safe and supportive space to be who you are, validation and understanding as a sensitive person, plus insights, tips and inspiration for living in tune with the seasons and cycles of nature, all in a community of other thoughtful and sensitive people like you.My mission is to empower highly sensitive women to deeply experience their sensitivities as superpowers, learn to balance rest with engagement and live in tune with the seasons and cycles of nature for robust wellbeing.If you'd like to reach out to me directly, email me at mira@mirabinzen.com. Or, call/text me at 312.391.2176.