Excitable Cats

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Excitability is the ability to pick up on and respond to things more intensely than average in the areas of thought, imagination, emotions, senses and/or body movement. Who better to demonstrate excitability than cats?

Imaginative Excitability

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If you are imaginatively excitable, your fantasy life is very real to you. You are highly creative and think outside the box. Just be sure to check back in with reality every now and then and don’t let your imagination turn to needless worries.

Psychomotor Excitability

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You are dynamic, animated and full of energy. Though your energy may be of a restless nature where you feel “wired but tired.” Take the time to check in and make sure you are listening to your body.

Emotional Excitability

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You react deeply to things and others might not understand that your world really is that intense. You are likely sensitive to the feelings of others and are prone to putting their needs before your own. Just remember to put on your own oxygen mask first or you will likely run out of air.

Sensory Excitability

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Your senses are finely tuned so you pick up on things other people might not. You can get great pleasure from your senses, but can also be easily overwhelmed. It may be tempting to tune things out or try to ignore them, but be sure to check in and listen to your body.

Intellectual Excitability

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Your mind goes a mile a minute. It may feel like you have at least a hundred tabs open in the browser of your mind. You are quick to solve problems, but your thoughts may keep you up at night. Sometimes a good distraction from your thoughts can be a good thing.

Exhausted living up to your own expectations?

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If you are highly excitable, you likely know you are capable of so much that you hold yourself to a high standard. The problem is that you also have the highly sensitive need for extra self-care. You cycle through periods of pushing yourself then crash so hard you can’t accomplish anything. Work on pacing yourself and maintaining self-care or at some point you won’t have the energy for anyone.