Common workplace situations might be moderately stressful to the average person can cause a Sensitive Striver to shut down, especially when overwhelmed. You bring and talents to the table thanks to your ability to process information more thoroughly.
Instead of impugning your jitters as a sign that you're inadequate or otherwise not up to the task at hand, Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal suggests , reframing it as a sign you're ready for action and prepared to bring your best to the table. can still make an impact by backing up a coworker's comment with a simple, "Great idea! I can see that working really well.". As a Sensitive Striver, you're very observant, which gives you an edge when it comes to posing the kind of thought-provoking questions that haven't crossed your colleagues' minds quite yet.