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It is normal for gifted people to:
* have complex and deep thoughts
* feel intense emotions
* ask lots of questions
* be highly sensitive
* set high standards for themselves
* have strong moral convictions
* feel different & out-of-sync
* be curious
* have a vivid imagination
* question rules or authority
* thrive on challenge
* feel passion and compassion
* have a great deal of energy
* have an unusual sense of humour
* feel outrage at injustice
* look for meaning in life
* feel sad about the state of the world
* feel a spiritual connection to life
Characteristics of Gifted Adults
-Perfectionist and sets high standards for self and others.
-Has strong moral convictions.
-Is highly sensitive, perceptive or insightful.
-Fascinated by words or an avid reader.
-Feels out-of-sync with others.
-Is very curious.
-Has an unusual sense of humour.
-A good problem solver.
-Has a vivid and rich imagination.
-Questions rules or authority.
-Has unusual ideas or connects seemingly unrelated ideas.
-Thrives on challenge.
-Learns new things rapidly.
-Has a good long-term memory.
-Feels overwhelmed by many interests and abilities.
-Is very compassionate.
-Feels outrage at moral breaches that the rest of the world seems to take for granted.
-Has passionate, intense feelings.
-Has a great deal of energy.
-Can't switch off thinking.
-Feels driven by creativity.
-Loves ideas and ardent discussion.
-Needs periods of contemplation.
-Searches for ???? in their life.
-Feels a sense of alienation and loneliness.
-Is very perceptive.
-Feels out of step with others.
Sources: http://giftedservices.com.au/StartingPoints/index.html
http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/papers/GiftedProblems.pdf
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