The Highly Sensitive Person | 
Reading via Amazon Prime subscription. There are lots of neurodivergent people in the family including my two young people. One seems sensory seeking and the other is avoidant and their sensory processing seems very easily overloaded.
The writing style on this is a bit clunky to me, but no matter as interested in what the author had to say.
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For some reason, I didn‘t know if this book would apply to me. Then I answered “True” to many questions on the self-test and ended up thinking, “Wait, YES!” to quite a few sentiments throughout the whole book (although of course not everything resonated personally). There was a lot of beneficial information to help me better understand and appreciate myself, others, and our culture.
so-soMeh. Don‘t feel like I got much out of this read. My mind kept wandering as I was listening, which is not like me. There‘s a lot of self reflection that‘s better suited to a print or digital copy for easier reference, but aside from feeling like I have a really thorough overview of HSPs in a variety of environments, I haven‘t walked away with any strategies that I feel are really useful to me. Going to try a different audiobook on this topic.
so-soThere was a lot of interesting information throughout the book. Some sections seemed to go on longer than I thought was necessary. I definitely think the author has done a lot of good helping people understand the Highly Sensitive trait. I know I am a HSP and I think a few other members of my family are as well. This book gave me a better understanding of who I am.
pickJust finished this today. It‘s a book I have taken my time reading and I have come away with a lot more knowledge of who I am and why things as they are.
Our scene for today. I adore being on the open road!
A lovely little bridge in a town called callington. From our drive in Sunday. I can‘t wait till winter when everything becomes green again
I started this one yesterday and I‘m up to chapter two. This book is really speaking to me. I discovered Aaron when I watched the movie sensitive the other week. So many aha moments from it.
pickHmm, the first few chapters are really interesting and they do make you look at your shyness/anxious/introverted self in a more positive light. The inner child stuff and some of the spiritual mumbo jumbo made me roll my eyes a bit but on the whole a very helpful book. 👍
panThis book was “assigned reading” by my therapist (it‘s like she knows me!). I feel a little bad that I didn‘t get much out of it though. I scored really high on the HSP self-test at the beginning and was excited to read about misfits like me, but the only chapter I could really relate to was the one about thriving at work. I also had a real problem with her hokey garbage solutions. (e.g. Don‘t take life-saving meds! Just smile more and drink tea!)
We try to be like other people.
An eye-opening journey started for me recently after discovering about this book on a podcast and then reading it. Books and an intentionally-directed reading life can be life-changing. I really need to read this again and again. Dr. Aaron, herself, my colleague, is also a HSP. I truly thank and appreciate her.
“Overarousal is hard. There‘s just no getting around it. ...Still, living life aware of death makes sense to me, provided it increases your appreciation of the moment. When the awareness is too intense, you can always enjoy that handy universal defense called denial. And let your friends or family gather around you to help. They have faced or will confront these questions someday, too.”
Love this quote from this book:
“It is finding who you are, not what you think someone else wants you to become.”
One book can make a major difference in someone's life. Dr. Aron told me: "You may need to live differently from others if you are going to be in healthy harmony with your quite different, highly sensitive body."
Where else is a #booknerd to spend a Saturday night? 😜😜 #BarnesandNoble
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(HSP = Highly Sensitive Person)
Post Crossfit workout lunch and reading! Maifun Rice Noodles, white rice, chicken, and vegetables - first time cooking noodles and they are even better as leftovers !
I got to discuss this book with my amazing, wonderful sis-in-love while my girls played with their precious baby cousin. At one point, I said, "I dunno, I'm kind of a nerd." Without missing a beat, she responded, "Who, you? You like books and reading?! I had no idea!" ??
My nephew likes books, too, just the squishy kind...and in his mouth.
This book! $2.99 on Kindle today. I can't even choose a quote to share because I'm so feverishly devouring it. The Highly Sensitive Person is not necessarily an introvert or mentally ill. I am so thankful for this book, only a chapter in, so I wanted to share it while the deal was still on!
Hey Litsy friends, are some of you Highly Sensitive like me? I could really use a pick-me-up and some advice right now.. 😓
pickGreat read, learned a lot about myself mostly. Highly recommend.
