By Lisa A. Riley, LMFT, Creativity Coach Throughout my practice, I have encountered a connection between highly sensitive people and their own creative impulses. This characteristic does not discriminate between painter, actor, or musician—they all appear to have one thing in common: they experience the world differently than the average individual. Creatives often feel and […]
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Actors and High Sensitivity
“Most actors are highly sensitive people.” Nicole Kidman Creative people tend to be both extroverted and introverted, usually more one way than the other. Many actors and performers identify themselves as “shy” and may have the personality trait of high sensitivity. Psychologist Elaine Aron, PhD notes highly sensitive people (HSPs) are often called “shy” – but, […]
Introverted, Shy or Highly Sensitive in the Arts
“Being a sensitive empath is a beautiful thing as an artist…” Alanis Morissette “Sometimes that awareness is good, and sometimes I wish I wasn’t so sensitive.” Scarlett Johansson “The whole, like, sensitive, fragile thing. I do have those qualities, and I just don’t think there’s anything wrong with them.” Winona Ryder Many actors, musicians, authors […]