Resources for Highly Sensitive People

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The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You

by Dr. Elaine Aron

This book is a great place to start if you are looking to expand your knowledge on the Highly Sensitive trait. Dr. Elaine Aron was the first to coin the term Highly Sensitive Person, after years of research on the trait and this book covers all the essential things to know about the trait. 

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Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work

by Melody Wilding, LMSW

This book is for sensitive strivers, highly sensitive people who are also high achievers and find themselves struggling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout. It offers clear strategies to help you find balance, which I personally found very helpful! 

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The Highly Sensitive Person in Love: Understanding & Managing Relationships When the World Overwhelms You by Dr. Elaine Aron

 This book expands on Dr. Elaine Aron's discussion of romantic relationships in her first book. Helpful for any HSP, but especially for those feeling uncertain or struggling with romantic relationships. 

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The Brain of the Highly Sensitive Person: Why You Shouldn't Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree

by Esther Bergsma

This book is great for deepening your knowledge about the HSP trait. 

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The Undervalued Self: Restore Your Love/Power Balance, Transform the Inner Voice That Holds You Back, and Find Your True Self-Worth by Dr. Elaine Aron

This book offers opportunities for deep personal worth and enhancing your sense of self-worth as an HSP

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