Do you also cringe when you hear other people munching and chewing their food loudly? Let's trust you that maybe this trait makes you a genius!
If the sound of other people chewing their food makes you want to hide in a hole, then you may have misophonia or increased sensitivity to certain sounds. While it may be unpleasant to join the unfortunate 20 percent of people who suffer from this condition, there is some good news associated with this disorder.
Researchers from Northwestern University found that those who are hypersensitive to certain sounds, more creative as those who are not so sensitive. A study showed that the more people are annoyed by these sounds, the more likely they are to score well on tests that measure creativity.
The next time you're sitting next to someone who's sucking their noodles or biting loudly, take a deep breath and give yourself a loving pat on the back. It's definitely not easy for creative geniuses, but you can cut through those annoying sounds.
