more likely it is to be a double-edged sword—sometimes useful and sometimes not.

Dr. Elaine Aron’s book, The Highly Sensitive Person,

some of the advice doesn’t work for you, feel free to ignore it. That’s simply part of beginning to accept your nature.

It’s fine to consider potential negative outcomes . . . as long as you also: Consider potential positive outcomes. Recognize that a possible negative outcome isn’t necessarily a reason not to do something. Recognize your innate capacity to cope with things that don’t go according to plan.