Sensory seeking versus sensory sensitive: Creating an optimal working environment

With so many of us working from home during this surreal time in history…what’s the optimal environment to work in?

It really depends on YOU. And through understanding ourselves, we can create an environment that maximizes how we function.

One of the ways to determine whether you are more sensory seeking or sensory sensitive.

This was something that came across my social media feeds and it’s for parents who are trying to understand their kids, especially if one kid is drastically different than you.

However, I also found it helpful for myself. ⁣
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We all know we have 5 senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch.⁣
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Sensory seeking folks are those who ‘seek’ to stimulate their senses.

Behaviours include:⁣
You like to hug and touch people⁣
You’ve been told you don’t know what personal space is⁣
You talk loudly⁣
You enjoy noise and loud environments⁣
You have a high tolerance for pain⁣
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Sensory sensitive folks are those who prefer to keep their senses at bay and don’t purposely create opportunities to stimulate them.

Behaviours include:⁣
You don’t like to hug or touch people⁣
You avoid crowds⁣
You prefer quiet environments⁣
You don’t like tight or itchy clothing⁣
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Some of us tend to be sensory seeking and some of us tend to be sensory sensitive.⁣
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When you know which type you are, you can create an environment that is optimal for you to function.

Let me know which one are you and how you’ve created your working space that’s conducive to your well-being.