Through her extensive research on the Highly Sensitive Person, Elaine N. Aron, PhD celebrates the uncommon HSP personality trait and those who have it.
In her first book, The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When Life Overwhelms You, Elaine Aron explains the characteristics of a highly sensitive person (HSP). She describes the personality traits of people who feel over-stimulated when others appear unaffected. Dr. Aron is highly sensitive herself and, as a clinical psychologist, has done thorough research to learn the common characteristics, pitfalls and advantages of being an HSP.
5 Characteristics of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
1. Perhaps the most obvious character trait is acuity to things seen, felt, tasted, heard and smelled. For example, an HSP may notice the scent of perfume when others do not. He may be more sensitive to loud noises or may hear subtle sounds when others do not.
2. An HSP may feel overstimulated in a room where many of these senses are activated. For example, this could be a room is filled with a large number of people and even more stimulating, many conversations going on simultaneously. Perhaps the lights are very bright, or the room feels congested or stuffy.
3. An HSP can more poignantly sense the moods of others whether they be positive or negative, especially if this is someone with whom he is in a relationship.
4. An HSP has a keen sense of awareness and can see the big picture easily.
5. An HSP is strongly moved, emotionally, by an experience, memory, artwork or music.
Pitfalls of High Sensitivity
1. The highly sensitive become easily overwhelmed when presented with stimulating situations, deadlines or environments.
2. An HSP needs a strong supply of "down time". He has a stronger need to withdraw from others and may even need to rest before re-integrating.
3. An HSP can be very sensitive to pain.
4. Negative emotional experiences may feel much more traumatic and possibly will take longer to heal.
5. Other people may view sensitivity in a negative light and try to change the HSP, considering this person as "too sensitive".
Advantages of Being Highly Sensitive Person
1. The highly sensitive has a very rich inner life.
2. An HSP is typically very conscientious and persevering.
4. A highly sensitive person is a loyal friend, active listener and the best person to go to for encouragement.
5. An HSP has strong empathy and compassion.
If you see yourself in some of these traits or if you know someone who is highly sensitive, you may want read The Highly Sensitive Person. Aron has written several equally informative and well-received books which include: The Highly Sensitive Person in Love, The Highly Sensitive Child, and her most recent book, The Undervalued Self, which was published in 2010. The highly sensitive make valuable and often critical contributions to society. The more they are understood, the more they will be appreciated and valued.
(georgeann-fries.suite101.com)
In her first book, The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When Life Overwhelms You, Elaine Aron explains the characteristics of a highly sensitive person (HSP). She describes the personality traits of people who feel over-stimulated when others appear unaffected. Dr. Aron is highly sensitive herself and, as a clinical psychologist, has done thorough research to learn the common characteristics, pitfalls and advantages of being an HSP.
5 Characteristics of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
1. Perhaps the most obvious character trait is acuity to things seen, felt, tasted, heard and smelled. For example, an HSP may notice the scent of perfume when others do not. He may be more sensitive to loud noises or may hear subtle sounds when others do not.
2. An HSP may feel overstimulated in a room where many of these senses are activated. For example, this could be a room is filled with a large number of people and even more stimulating, many conversations going on simultaneously. Perhaps the lights are very bright, or the room feels congested or stuffy.
3. An HSP can more poignantly sense the moods of others whether they be positive or negative, especially if this is someone with whom he is in a relationship.
4. An HSP has a keen sense of awareness and can see the big picture easily.
5. An HSP is strongly moved, emotionally, by an experience, memory, artwork or music.
Pitfalls of High Sensitivity
1. The highly sensitive become easily overwhelmed when presented with stimulating situations, deadlines or environments.
2. An HSP needs a strong supply of "down time". He has a stronger need to withdraw from others and may even need to rest before re-integrating.
3. An HSP can be very sensitive to pain.
4. Negative emotional experiences may feel much more traumatic and possibly will take longer to heal.
5. Other people may view sensitivity in a negative light and try to change the HSP, considering this person as "too sensitive".
Advantages of Being Highly Sensitive Person
1. The highly sensitive has a very rich inner life.
2. An HSP is typically very conscientious and persevering.
4. A highly sensitive person is a loyal friend, active listener and the best person to go to for encouragement.
5. An HSP has strong empathy and compassion.
If you see yourself in some of these traits or if you know someone who is highly sensitive, you may want read The Highly Sensitive Person. Aron has written several equally informative and well-received books which include: The Highly Sensitive Person in Love, The Highly Sensitive Child, and her most recent book, The Undervalued Self, which was published in 2010. The highly sensitive make valuable and often critical contributions to society. The more they are understood, the more they will be appreciated and valued.
(georgeann-fries.suite101.com)
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