Paula Prober's Blog, page 28

You Have a Right to Say NO — Tips for Deep Thinkers, Perfectionists, Empaths, and HSPs

It is easy for me to say NO. In fact, it’s one of my favorite words. No, I will not run a marathon. No, I will not go camping with you for two weeks in Antarctica. No, I will not … Continue reading →

Gifted Children and Adults — Why Are They So Misunderstood?

A gifted child is: The four year old who says the car is not red, it’s crimson. The five-year-old who is lonely because the other kids don’t understand the complex worlds and creatures she invents. The six-year-old who explains the … Continue reading →

The Dark Night of the Soul — How Psychotherapy Can Help You Through

I know about the Dark Night. I’ve been through my own. More than once. Now I join my counseling clients in their Dark Nights. I go with them because I know the territory. I have flashlights and provisions. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

I Ditched the PHD for the Argentine Tango or If I’m so Smart, Why Aren’t I an Astrophysicist?

I thought I should get a PhD. It made sense. There was a professor who asked to mentor me. I wanted to write a book. So, I thought, why not write a book and get a PhD at the same … Continue reading →

The Gifted Extrovert

I’ve been ignoring you. Those of you who are extroverts. My last post favored introverts. As did this one on Rebelle Society (adapted from the blog post). And I wrote a piece on IntrovertDear that will be out February 1st. ( How I … Continue reading →

Some of My Best Friends Are Introverted, Sensitive, Introspective, Smart, Empathetic, Overthinking Perfectionists

Have I told you that I love people who are all of these things? Introverted, highly sensitive, introspective, super smart, and empathetic? I also love “overthinking” perfectionists who obsess about creating a better world through raising the consciousness of humans, … Continue reading →

Some of My Best Friends Are Introverted, Sensitive, Introspective, Smart, Empathetic, Overthinking, Perfectionists

Have I told you that I love people who are all of these things? Introverted, highly sensitive, introspective, super smart, and empathetic? I also love “overthinking” perfectionists who obsess about creating a better world through raising the consciousness of humans, … Continue reading →

If You Have a Rainforest Mind, You’ve Got Hopepunk

Have you heard of it? Hopepunk? If you haven’t, listen up. It’s got your name written all over it. Seriously. Hopepunk is about strength through kindness, optimism, and empathy. Power through gentleness and intelligent compassion. It’s about ethics, justice, and standing … Continue reading →

Giftedness, Multipotentiality, and Your Fear of Losing Interest (FOLI)

You’ve heard of FOMO. Fear Of Missing Out. It’s a thing. Well, if you have multipotentiality. Which you know you do. You may suffer from FOLI. Fear Of Losing Interest. What is FOLI? First, you have to understand multipotentiality. Does … Continue reading →

Super Sensitive? Super Smart? Super Lonely.

Here’s what’s confusing: Learning is easy. Solving a complex problem is fun. Researching and reading into the wee hours of the night is one of your favorite things. Compassion for others comes naturally. Perceiving the suffering of all beings everywhere … Continue reading →