Alongside being aware of your strengths, if you’re a highly sensitive person, there are a number of things you can do to improve your experience at work and look after your wellbeing, Dr Litchmore-Dunbar explains.

Be more vocal

“HSPs make really good team members because of their innate sensitivity to subtleties and ability to take other people’s feelings into account – for example, you can spot the hidden downsides and benefits to a new initiative in your company that others might miss.

“Because you take people’s feelings into account you’re really good at maintaining supportive, collaborative atmospheres. You have an ability to be tactful with your words, and balance different perspectives. This is your intrinsic nature, so trust yourself and use it to your advantage.”

Prepare for stimulating or stressful situations

“No one likes to be caught off guard and if it’s one thing that HSPs hate, it’s being caught off guard in a meeting. Try to anticipate questions and think about what your responses might be before the meeting.

“However, don’t over-prepare. This can quickly become a safety net and you don’t want to become inflexible if something unexpected comes up.”

Find a quiet space in your office

“It doesn’t have to be huge, maybe just a chair and a desk, but it should be somewhere you won’t be disturbed. If you don’t have this space then go for a walk regularly. Less stimulation means more creativity, and more creativity means more problems solved efficiently for the company.”

Highly sensitive person: 3 things you can do to thrive at work as a HSP