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feral_sapphic's review against another edition
2.25
lackluster, tbh. Not really helpful either. Not for me
clarimoura's review against another edition
muito chato, não sei se concordo tanto com a existência dessas pessoas (?)
dilemmag's review against another edition
4.0
This one was recommended by my therapist as she thought some of the aspects of the trait would resonate with me. She was right! Not everything felt like it applied to me in particular, but it was another good read to give perspective on how I interact in this world. Will definitely be revisiting some parts at different times in my life.
midnightmultiverse's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
swaye's review against another edition
3.0
The most valuable lesson I learned from this book is to stop comparing myself to others. To realize that I have unique needs and limits regarding what I can handle and for how long. The best coping strategy is in listening to my body. Respecting my needs with love and compassion and without judgement. It's okay that I like being safe in my bed, it's my sacred space. It's okay that I don't like being out and socializing all the time but when it is necessary to remind myself that I am safe in my body. Instead of merging with everything and everyone around me, I am able to observe and be centred in my stillness. I need to be a loving parent to myself and consider what I need to feel safe. I have every right to have boundaries and I don't have to apologize for having them. It's okay to know and express what does and doesn't work for me.
The greatest lesson I'm learning this year is that as a Highly Sensitive Person, I find that some situations are simply too overstimulating for me because they last too long. I need to have a boundary where I limit the time I am in those situations. To respect that my body has had enough and be okay with that, not feeling guilty for putting that boundary in place. When I am in a place where I am afraid I need to remember to reassure myself and seek out the familiar to remind myself that I am safe. When the situation is too much, allow myself to leave without guilt.
By being in tune with my needs it will be easier over time to decide how much to protect myself by removing myself from the situation and how much I need to gently push myself forward so that I can see that it's not a dangerous situation. Balance is essential. I DO NOT have to stay in uncomfortable situations just to please others.
It is wise to accept what I can't change within myself and to enjoy the quiet life I carve out for myself and my inner child. I've always enjoyed being alone and that is OKAY. There is nothing wrong with me for enjoying that. It's okay not to be ambitious, social and outgoing. I have just as much worth as someone who is. I can appreciate myself for just being. My worth isn't affected by doing. It is okay to allow myself to deeply enjoy solitude and being still.
I am learning to reframe situations that I find scary and dangerous, to instead see them as neutral situations that I simply don't enjoy. There is no need to fix something that isn't broken. Being sensitive doesn't mean broken.
My own sensitivity is a gift as I'm able to intuit my son's needs and instil confidence in him to have healthy boundaries of his own.
I will regularly take time to recognize the beautiful gift of being sensitive with compassion and love.
The greatest lesson I'm learning this year is that as a Highly Sensitive Person, I find that some situations are simply too overstimulating for me because they last too long. I need to have a boundary where I limit the time I am in those situations. To respect that my body has had enough and be okay with that, not feeling guilty for putting that boundary in place. When I am in a place where I am afraid I need to remember to reassure myself and seek out the familiar to remind myself that I am safe. When the situation is too much, allow myself to leave without guilt.
By being in tune with my needs it will be easier over time to decide how much to protect myself by removing myself from the situation and how much I need to gently push myself forward so that I can see that it's not a dangerous situation. Balance is essential. I DO NOT have to stay in uncomfortable situations just to please others.
It is wise to accept what I can't change within myself and to enjoy the quiet life I carve out for myself and my inner child. I've always enjoyed being alone and that is OKAY. There is nothing wrong with me for enjoying that. It's okay not to be ambitious, social and outgoing. I have just as much worth as someone who is. I can appreciate myself for just being. My worth isn't affected by doing. It is okay to allow myself to deeply enjoy solitude and being still.
I am learning to reframe situations that I find scary and dangerous, to instead see them as neutral situations that I simply don't enjoy. There is no need to fix something that isn't broken. Being sensitive doesn't mean broken.
My own sensitivity is a gift as I'm able to intuit my son's needs and instil confidence in him to have healthy boundaries of his own.
I will regularly take time to recognize the beautiful gift of being sensitive with compassion and love.
gracefullypunk's review against another edition
2.0
Giving it two stars out of some sense of fairness, thinking it might be good for some people. It's not for me, though--I couldn't even get through it. It felt like the author was talking down to me the entire time, and I don't care to be made to feel like a toddler. Perhaps it's just one of those things I'm highly sensitive about, but I guess I'll never know.