A review by whatjenreads
The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People: How to Transform Feeling Overwhelmed and Frazzled to Empowered and Fulfilled by Mel Collins

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.