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slushhhhy's review against another edition
2.0
Read more out of curiosity. Felt condescending, but prob not for me and helpful to others, also the later chapters weren't things I'd identify with, but earlier chapters were kinda interesting??
Overall pretty meh.
Overall pretty meh.
danijoy's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, an encouraging read for people who identify as HSPs. For me personally, some of the chapters weren’t my cup of tea (chapters on reincarnation, more new-age spirituality ideas), so if that aligns more with your beliefs then this is the book for you. As a Christian, I had trouble identifying with a lot of it.
kwubs's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
interesting insights into how our brains work
bookslifeandeverythingnice's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley, Watkins Publishing and Mel Collins for an ARC ebook copy to review. As always, an honest review from me.
Have you ever wondered if you’re a highly sensitive person? Or even what that means? I certainly have. This book is helpful in determining if you’re a highly sensitive person with checklists, quizzes, and more detailed information. Also there’s practical steps to help you live in a world not meant for HSPs. I really enjoyed the first 1/2 to 2/3 of the book, as the information was comprehensive, practical and found myself relating to a lot of it.
However, the last third of the book focused more on the spiritual aspects of being a HSP, with a focus on some of the more out there topics. These include past lives, chakras and energies, crystals, earthbound souls, and tapping. Not judging these beliefs and practices, but they’re not for me. I do appreciate that the author does state that these are not for all people and keeps them in the last section of the book. It’s really easy to read the sections that pertain to you.
Overall an interesting informative book about a topic that not many people talk about. Certain sections are not for me, but maybe it will be for you. It gets my recommendation for the knowledge and care the author puts into the book.
Have you ever wondered if you’re a highly sensitive person? Or even what that means? I certainly have. This book is helpful in determining if you’re a highly sensitive person with checklists, quizzes, and more detailed information. Also there’s practical steps to help you live in a world not meant for HSPs. I really enjoyed the first 1/2 to 2/3 of the book, as the information was comprehensive, practical and found myself relating to a lot of it.
However, the last third of the book focused more on the spiritual aspects of being a HSP, with a focus on some of the more out there topics. These include past lives, chakras and energies, crystals, earthbound souls, and tapping. Not judging these beliefs and practices, but they’re not for me. I do appreciate that the author does state that these are not for all people and keeps them in the last section of the book. It’s really easy to read the sections that pertain to you.
Overall an interesting informative book about a topic that not many people talk about. Certain sections are not for me, but maybe it will be for you. It gets my recommendation for the knowledge and care the author puts into the book.
cactuswildflower's review against another edition
5.0
This helped to make sense of so many things and provides lots of great, practical examples of things to try. I have a deeper understanding of myself having read this.
thereadingparamedic's review against another edition
4.0
Mel got in touch with me on Twitter after I’d been tweeting about being stressed & feeling anxious. She offered to send me a copy of her book & prior to this I’d genuinely never been aware that high sensitivity is a recognised trait, not just that I’m “overly emotional”.
I recognised myself in lots of its pages & even went through it with a highlighter! I’m going through a really difficult time right now & I genuinely cried whilst reading, it made me feel less alone.
I didn’t find the spiritual chapters were useful to me, and Mel explains at the beginning of the book that this is ok. A spiritual focus is not for everyone. However, I have accepted the part of me that needs space - that it’s ok for me to have time to myself to deal with my emotions & process what I’m going through. The sea is my true healer but I don’t live close enough to it, so nature becomes my second choice for healing. I’ve also followed some of the “tapping” techniques & find the hand one especially helps me to release some emotions (& I’ll admit I was sceptical, I really didn’t think it would work!).
Overall, I found this book extremely useful, if only in recognising that it’s ok to be the sensitive person that I am. I went through thinking “I only thought it was me who felt like that, I thought I was weird”! Clearly, I’m not! I highly recommend it for HSPs - even reading the book will help you release some emotions!
I recognised myself in lots of its pages & even went through it with a highlighter! I’m going through a really difficult time right now & I genuinely cried whilst reading, it made me feel less alone.
I didn’t find the spiritual chapters were useful to me, and Mel explains at the beginning of the book that this is ok. A spiritual focus is not for everyone. However, I have accepted the part of me that needs space - that it’s ok for me to have time to myself to deal with my emotions & process what I’m going through. The sea is my true healer but I don’t live close enough to it, so nature becomes my second choice for healing. I’ve also followed some of the “tapping” techniques & find the hand one especially helps me to release some emotions (& I’ll admit I was sceptical, I really didn’t think it would work!).
Overall, I found this book extremely useful, if only in recognising that it’s ok to be the sensitive person that I am. I went through thinking “I only thought it was me who felt like that, I thought I was weird”! Clearly, I’m not! I highly recommend it for HSPs - even reading the book will help you release some emotions!
bexcapades's review against another edition
5.0
This was brilliantly inspiring & easy to read. It wasn’t patronising or assuming prior knowledge. I feel like it can be read by anyone at any stage of their self-awareness journey.
I loved the third section on spirituality but I also appreciate it was good in all one place for those who don’t want to delve into this aspect as they can skip it!
I’ve already recommended it to a friend!
I loved the third section on spirituality but I also appreciate it was good in all one place for those who don’t want to delve into this aspect as they can skip it!
I’ve already recommended it to a friend!
whatjenreads's review against another edition
4.0
I always knew that I was sensitive and in tune to other people’s emotions. Reading this book was an AH-HA moment for me, as I could finally put a name to this character trait that runs my life. I am proud to say that I am a highly sensitive person (HSP) and this book has helped me see it as a gift, not a flaw. The first section of the book defines HSP, gives character traits, and explains the challenges we face. The second section details the impact that being an HSP can have in a persons life and in their relationships with others. The third section goes into strategies to help an HSP thrive in their life instead of merely surviving it. The fourth section is new age spiritual practices- not for me and the author disclosed at the beginning of the book that the reader is welcome to skip that portion if they aren’t into it. The author is a fellow HSP and works in a prison, giving the reader tried-and-true effective strategies for surviving the noise, chaos, and negativity that can have such a big impact on HSPs. While I work in a middle school, not a prison, these are hazards of the job and I’ve been struggling this year and feeling overwhelmed and frazzled. Over the last week I’ve been putting these strategies into play and have seen a marked improvement in my ability to function in a positive way and come home to my family without feeling the need to retreat or being overwhelmed and cranky by noise. If you, or someone you know, is an HSP then I highly recommend this book! For me, The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. Thank you @watkinswisdom for this advance reader in exchange for my honest review.