Video: Elaine Aron on the trait of high sensitivity

Highly Sensitive

Personal dimensions of the trait of high sensitivity - plus some material on shyness and introversion.

Elaine Aron notes "Shyness is learned, not innate. In fact, 30% of HSPs are extraverts, although the trait is often mislabeled as introversion."

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"About 15 to 20 percent of the population have this trait. It means you are aware of subtleties in your surroundings, a great advantage in many situations.
It also means you are more easily overwhelmed when you have been out in a highly stimulating environment for too long..."
Elaine Aron, www.hsperson.com

"The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive."
Pearl Buck (1892-1973)

"Oh please be careful with me, I'm sensitive and I'd like to stay that way"
Jewel - in her song I'm Sensitive

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Video: Elaine Aron on the trait of high sensitivity

The author of The Highly Sensitive Person, Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D., summarizes the trait of high sensitivity. Also see the Self-Test on her site [link opens in new tab or window].