How to cope when the world overwhelms you. For those people who: have a keen imagination; are labelled too shy or too sensitive; who perform poorly when being observed even though they are usually competent; have vivid dreams; for whom time alone each day is essential; & find they are quickly overwhelmed by noise & confusion crowded parties hectic office life...this is the book to help them understand themselves & how best to cope in various situations. Highly sensitive people are often very bright & creative but many suffer from low self esteem. They are not neurotics as they have been labelled for so long. However high sensitivity can lead them to cease to engage with the outside world. The book offers solutions for a happy & fulfilling life. Particularly in the way an HSP perceives his or herself: the book helps to reframe past events such as a difficult childhood or how they see themselves
- ie. shy. Particularly strong material for those raising a sensitive child