* Have you allowed another person to behave in a fashion or say things around you that you find offensive or repulsive? * Have you not reflected outwardly what matters so much to you inwardly? * Have you not taken time to set up your world to work for you in every way? You are not the only one. In fact, most people do these things, but it is especially prominent among inner-directed individuals because one major way we cope is to sacrifice ourselves to accommodate others.

The term "inner-directed" is likely new to you. It is the behavioral term I'm pioneering that unites "those who focus inward to restore." It refers to the common behaviors of introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) and how they relate to the world. Why it matters that you know whether you are (or someone you know is) inner-directed is because it impacts how you deal with the world and the choices you make each day.

Personality types make fascinating discussion and can cause unnecessary misunderstandings. Perhaps the most misunderstood personality is the introvert: quiet, timid, keeping to themselves.

This world is blessed with a distinct type of individual: those who are highly sensitive. Often, misunderstood and maligned for being "overly sensitive," these folk are quiet, peace-loving beings who simply want an easier sensory experience from life.

Inner-directed individuals (introverts, highly sensitive people, etc.) possess special qualities that set them apart from the average person. Still, the double-edged sword of asset or liability exists.