This guide explores what high sensitivity is, and almost more importantly, what it is not. In this book, aron explains how an estimated 1520% of the population is more sensitive, as a result of which they often find the world quite overstimulating. Highly sensitive person simple english wikipedia, the. Included are titles by elaine aron, sharon barnes, judith orloff, heather dominick, julie bjelland, ted zeff, cliff harwin, laurie helgoe, susan cain, michaela. Secret benefits of being a highly sensitive person. If you find yourself as a highly sensitive person, i highly recommend that you read this summary and then the book. Being a highly sensitive person can be a painquite literally.
We want to hear from readers who consider themselves to be a highly sensitive person. People who are highly sensitive often feel different, alone, or like theres something wrong with them. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Elaine arons book the highly sensitive person was published in 1996. The highly sensitive child the highly sensitive person. The highly sensitive person is an indepth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you by elaine n. Some people have moderate amounts of sensitivity, whereas others are highly sensitive. Learn about the challenges and benefits of being a highly sensitive man and how to copefrom sensitive men themselves.
Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, its a way of life. In our humble opinion, the highly sensitive person is an astonishing book that lifts the veils on the behavior of a certain group of people. I wanted to learn more, so i looked up the book which started it all. A highly sensitive person hsp is very easily affected by things. National bestseller are you a highly sensitive person. Here are a few telltale signs you might be one of them. Chapter six gives insight of how high sensitivity affects work relationships. Elaine aron, a clinical psychologist and workshop leader and the bestselling author of the highly sensitive person. Additionally, chapter 11 offers guidelines for hsp support or discussion groups. A simple test will show if you are a highly sensitive person. Traits of highly sensitive people sensitive evolution.
Why highly sensitive people make great writers by kate. Combine these components and its easy to see how they can get in over their head. The popular terms hypersensitivity or highly sensitive. Again, although there are many positive qualities to being a highly sensitive person, this article focuses on aspects of high sensitivity which adversely affect ones happiness and wellbeing. Books, products and programs for highly sensitive people. The term, highly sensitive person hsp, to describe people with highly sensitive traits, is made popular by the psychologist and author, elaine aron. A highly sensitive child is one of the fifteen to twenty percent of children born with a nervous system that is highly aware and quick to react to everything. How to thrive as the highly sensitive person book summary.
Emotional and social traits of highly sensitive people. Sensitive people learn early in life to mask their wonderful attributes of sensitivity, intuition and creativity. 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. What are the best low stress jobs for introverts and sensitive people.
Aron, who has written multiple studies and books on high sensitivity. Does this book, or any other source, have advice about how to get the people around us to be more accepting of our sensitivity. This limits the level of creativity she can achieve. The highly sensitive parent includes chapters on attachment parenting. Studies estimate 1520% of the population meet the criteria for being highly sensitive. Attributes and characteristics of a highly sensitive. Elaine aron, a highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday. The highly sensitive person the highly sensitive person. The highly sensitive persons workbook, book by elaine n. Is being autistic or having aspergers syndrome related to being a highly sensitive person. And her exercises at the end of the chapter were not realistic enough for a regular person to do. Elaine aron, a highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday situations. Characteristic and traits of a highly sensitive person.
Her balanced presentation suggests new paths for making sensitivity a blessing, not a handicap. Emotionally, highly sensitive people hsp are mainly seen as shy, introverted and socially inhibited or can be socially extroverted. The personality trait which was first researched by elaine n. Therefore, we believe it will mostly fit those who struggle to maintain composure due to hypersensitivity. With sensitive nervous systems, highly sensitive people can develop adrenal burnout and fatigue before they even realize its happening. Buy a cheap copy of the highly sensitive person how to. If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person hsp. If the above sound true to you, you may be highly sensitive. Are you easily overwhelmed by such things as bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby. As discussed throughout the book, highly sensitive people have an innate temperament. Coping with increased sensitivity as someone who most definitely qualifies as a highly sensitive person hsp, i explore what it means to be super sensitive, and uncover the benefits and potential pitfalls of having such a trait.
Do you know what traits distinguish a highly sensitive person from the other people. You may be surprised to learn that high sensitivity is not a weakness, but a source of tremendous yet often unrecognized strengths. However, the discussion of the symptoms did lead to another possibility. Elaine aron, deals with the highly sensitive person of which aron is one. This easytoread, nontechnical book first published in 1996 by dr. Six researchbased books about high sensitivity, relationships and selfesteem by elaine aron. Attributes and characteristics of being highly sensitive. There were several things i found useful in this book. In her national bestseller, the highly sensitive person.
The first time i heard the term highly sensitive person as a personality designation, i felt it sounded like me. With sensitive children, physical blows or traumas arent required to make them afraid of the dark. Jessica higgins 17 traits of highly sensitive people dr. A comprehensive collection of pre tested exercises developed to. Elaine arons book, the highly sensitive person originally published in 1996, taught that being highly sensitive is a normal, neutral characteristic. The highly sensitive person is an indepth look at characteristics. Buy the paperback book the highly sensitive person. Indigo was something i was given at one point on time.
The best way to start with the summary of the book is a simple personality test that roughly shows how sensitive you are. Below are 24 signs of a highly sensitive person, with excerpts from my books. Aron provides examples of characteristic behaviors, and these are reflected in the questions she typically asks patients or interview subjects. A highly sensitive person herself, she holds a masters degree in clinical psychology from york university and a doctorate from pacifica graduate institute. The highly sensitive person is elaine arons groundbreaking book providing a thorough and detailed overview on the traits, life and psychology. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They process sensory data much more deeply and thoroughly because their nervous systems are biologically different. Up to 20 percent of the population is born highly sensitive, and now in the highly sensitive child, aron shifts her focus to highly sensitive children, who share the same characteristics as highly sensitive adults and thus face unique challenges as they grow up.
This article presents a list of these traits that will help you determine whether you or your child are on. By using much more of her brain to achieve her goal, the highly creative person, in effect, provides herself with more raw material from which to construct ideas than the average person. The sensitive nervous systems of the highly sensitive people mean that. Sensitivity is a characteristic or trait that everyone has to some degree or another. Highly sensitive people often have a great deal of mental energy and intelligence. Arons definition, the highly sensitive person hsp has a. 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. If you have read elaine arons original book the highly sensitive person and have determined that you are definitely an hsp, then the next logical step in personal development might be to buy this workbook especially if you find yourself struggling somewhat in your dealings with the world. While some highly sensitive individuals are affected by just one or two of the traits above. Such a person is one that has a very sensitive nervous system and thus has a trait of greater receptivity to stimulation that may cause over stimulation. Among thekey characteristics of highly sensitive people hsps are. The highly sensitive person elaine arons perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. Highly sensitive people process sensory data more deeply and thoroughly due to biological differences within the nervous system. Books, information, selftests, events and research.
The creativity post characteristics of highly creative. According to elaine aron, the highly sensitive trait is inherited. We are going to explore the definition of being highly sensitive and offer some tools for turning this personal characteristic into a power tool for your writing. Arons explanations are easy to understand and the book contains many real stories of highly sensitive people. Very good sequential steps of chapters from childhood through to work and relationships. Books, products and programs for highly sensitive people educational and selfhelp material to support your personal growth, creativity and thriving life as a highly sensitive person. These traits are organized into three major categories. In 1997 elaine and arthur aron formally identified sensory processing sensitivity sps as the defining trait of highly sensitive persons hsps. However, the traits making you highly sensitive can also be a magical gift for being an awesome writer. Theres no surprise that half of the books in this list belong to her. In her latest book, psychologist and author aron presents research, tools, and. Zimbardo, author of shyness enlightening and empowering, this book is a wonderful gift to us all.
I liked the highly sensitive person so much that i bought and. The original book, this is a general introduction and covers every aspect of an. The average person thinks only about drawings of cats and the basic characteristics of cats. They are said to have a high sensitivity or innate sensitiveness as carl gustav jung originally called it according to some researchers, highly sensitive people are about one fifth of the population. When i read the chapter on the highly sensitive in reading people, i knew for sure that was me. Aron, phd, is the author of the bestselling the highly sensitive person, the highly sensitive persons workbook, and the highly sensitive person in love. Aron to create the highly sensitive persons workbook, designed to honor that longignored, trampledon. Arons research on high sensitivity was the landmark book the highly sensitive person. Life for a sensitive can be challenging as you feel so much more than the average person, and often carry deep compassion for. Highly sensitive people often feel too much and feel too deep. High sensitivity is a trait shared by 20 percent of the population, according to dr. Find out what makes a job stressful and a list of career and work ideas. How to thrive when the world overwhelms you 6th printing by elaine n.