How to thrive when the world overwhelms you by elaine n. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Apr 01, 2016 9 traits of a highly sensitive person you think deeply when life throws you a curveball, you retreat deep into your shell, thinking through every aspect of what transpired before taking any action. However, high sensitivity can lead them to cease to engage with the outside world. Theres no surprise that half of the books in this list belong to her.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The highly sensitive person the highly sensitive person. A virtual world of encouragement, inspiration, and community for people like you, who want to find the tranquility, joy, and creative courage to thrive on their own terms, in. Discovering that who i am is well within bounds for a highly sensitive person has changed everything. Highly sensitive person simple english wikipedia, the free. The highly sensitive person publishing company im cliff harwin, and i started the highly sensitive person publishing companyinspiration and information for highly sensitive people because i want to help other hsps, gain a better understanding about themselves and give them tools they need to live a wonderful life. The popular terms hypersensitivity or highly sensitive. There is hope yet, because clear communication of an hsps differences from a non hsp lead to understanding, and when understanding, love, commitment and willingness meet, this is when the magic happens. A virtual world of encouragement, inspiration, and community for people like you, who want to find the tranquility, joy, and creative courage to thrive on their own terms, in a selfdestructively hyperactive, unresting, angry world. Jan 01, 1996 after reading this book, i was much more comfortable describing what works for me because i fit being a highly sensitive person. The brains of highly sensitive persons hsps actually work a little differently than others. The empowered highly sensitive person how to harness sensitivity into strength in a. Jun 29, 20 the full 95 minute dvd can be ordered from elaine arons highly sensitive person website.
In her national bestseller, the highly sensitive person. In fact, biologists have found it in over 100 species and probably there are many more from fruit flies, birds, and fish to dogs, cats, horses, and primates. The highly sensitive person elaine arons perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. The sensitive nervous systems of the highly sensitive people mean that. Jun 15, 2017 most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. But no matter how hard i tried, i remained as easilyoverwhelmed and highlyreactive as ever.
In case your options are positive, you may be a highly sensitive person hsp. You will also find important information on what it means to be a highly sensitive person. The full 95 minute dvd can be ordered from elaine arons highly sensitive person website. The concept has gained traction in the years since, particularly as more and more people began to self. The highly sensitive person publishing company im cliff harwin, and i started the highly sensitive person publishing companyinspiration and information for highly sensitive people because i want to help other hsps, gain a better understanding about themselves and. Nonfiction the highly sensitive person came to my attention by accident when i saw it listed on sale. Being a highly sensitive person is challenging enough in this world, but in a relationship where our partner doesnt understand what that means can feel hopeless. This exceptional book can lead to remarkable results for many who suffer from constant stress and anxiety. She dispels common misconceptions about the relationship between sensitivity and other personality traits, such as introversion. The empowered highly sensitive person how to harness sensitivity into strength in a chaotic world. Elaine aron s the highly sensitive person is the lifechanging guide youll want in your toolbox.
The highly sensitive person is an indepth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. Elaine aron, a psychotherapist, workshop leader and highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday situations. A highly sensitive person perceives and experiences their environment differently. A highly sensitive person hsp is very easily affected by things. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1996, and was written by elaine n. Here you can find information about highly sensitive people, psychology and my books the world needs highly sensitive people it is unfortunate that many highly sensitive people are ashamed of their inability to handle as much stimuli as other people. Aron, phd, is best known for her research on sensoryprocessing sensitivity, including the study of highly sensitive children and parents. Elaine aron a talk on high sensitivity part 1 of 3. Aug 12, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 251 pages and is available in paperback format. The book is available in english, russian, french, chinese, spanish, korean, dutch, danish, swedish and ukrainian. Her balanced presentation suggests new paths for making sensitivity a blessing, not a handicap. We highly sensitive people have gifts and aptitudes unavailable to the person who is oblivious to the fly that just landed on his eggs and. Elaine sees the success of the highly sensitive person as cause for celebration. In 1997 elaine and arthur aron formally identified sensory processing sensitivity sps as the defining trait of highly sensitive persons hsps. Creative introverts and highly sensitive gentle rebelswelcome home. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you, author elaine aron defines a distinct personality trait that affects as many as one out of every five people. People who are highly sensitive often feel different, alone, or like theres something wrong with them. This trait reflects a certain type of survival strategy, being observant before acting.
They are not neurotics as they have been labelled for so long. Common heartmind traits of highly sensitive people difficulties faced by highly sensitive people a few famous highly sensitive people sensory overload techniques for coping with overload next steps about your authors. During 2020 the book will be published in simplified chinese, romanian and turkish. And not surprisingly, since we are 15 to 20 percent of the population thats fifty million in the united states.
Highly sensitive people are often very bright and creative but many suffer from low self esteem. This article presents a list of these traits that will help you determine whether you or your child are on. Mar 31, 2020 being a highly sensitive person is challenging enough in this world, but in a relationship where our partner doesnt understand what that means can feel hopeless. Highly sensitive people are real, we exist, and weve proven it.
Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. Listen to highly sensitive person by elaine aron at. Highly sensitive person hsp is a buzzword in the personal growth and mental health community. Elaine aron, a psychotherapist, workshop leader and highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it. If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person hsp and dr.
Julies book brain training for the highly sensitive person is a valuable support in opening to the challenges and potentials that come with highlevel sensitivity. While i wasnt impressed with the highly sensitive person, both the highly sensitive person in love and this workbook by the same author have been extremely beneficial in helping me understand myself, my past, and how to navigate life going forward. Sat in the front row taking copious notes at workshops, seminars, and retreats. Arons definition, the highly sensitive person hsp has a sensitive nervous system. In the following, you can find everything you need to know about highly sensitive people. Weve done it ourselves, almost entirely by wordofmouth. Improving outcomes for that minority of people who are the. Her findings have been published in leading psychology research journals and in books, such as the bestselling the highly sensitive person. Elaine arons book the highly sensitive person was published in 1996. Dec 31, 2017 people who are highly sensitive often feel different, alone, or like theres something wrong with them. Zimbardo, author of shyness enlightening and empowering, this book is a wonderful gift to us all. Elaine arons newest book, psychotherapy and the highly sensitive person, redefines the term highly sensitive for the professional researcher and practitioner. I am colleen orourke and i am a highly sensitive person hsp. The highly sensitive person by elaine aron, 1996, carol pub.
The highly sensitive person and millions of other books are available for instant access. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you pdf epub book. According to some researchers, highly sensitive people are about one fifth of the population. Jul 08, 2018 home blog what makes a highly sensitive person. Over twenty percent of people have this amazing, innate trait. If felt that finally there was a book and a name for the cluster of many of my traits. According to elaine aron, the highly sensitive trait is inherited.
Most of us actually really feel overstimulated every sometimes, nevertheless for the hsp, its a lifestyle. Highly sensitive person are you a highly sensitive person. Traits of highly sensitive people sensitive evolution. Through selfassessment tests and techniques, aron shows listeners how to identify their own personality traits. After reading this book, i was much more comfortable describing what works for me because i fit being a highly sensitive person. The popular terms hypersensitivity or highly sensitive are popular synonyms for the scientific concept of sps. The highly sensitive person everything you need to know. Books, products and programs for highly sensitive people. The book offers solutions for a happy and fulfilling life. They are said to have a high sensitivity or innate sensitiveness as carl gustav jung originally called it. A highly sensitive person may be an introvert, an extrovert, or somewhere in between. Although there are many positive aspects of being a sensitive person.
Tools for helpful souls especially for highly sensitive people who provide help either on a professional or private level. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Books the highly sensitive person almost 1 million copies worldwide, in 17 languages. Emotional and social traits of highly sensitive people. Oct 24, 2008 the highly sensitive person is an indepth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. The highly sensitive person 1996 edition open library.