Sensitive: The Power of a Thoughtful Mind in an Overwhelming World

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A ground-breaking look at the power of sensitivity to transform our relationships, career and life, from world-leading experts Do you have a heightened sense of empathy Do you often notice tiny details that others don't Do you ever feel overwhelmed in a busy, loud environment If you answered yes to any of those questions, chances are you're a 'highly sensitive person', along with one fifth of the population. Highly sensitive people exemplify our most humane traits. They embody not just emotional sensitivity - qualities like empathy, kindness, and concern for strangers - but physical sensitivity too, processing all information very deeply. Our modern loud and harsh world wasn't built for highly sensitive people, but their unique strengths make them inspiring leaders, heartfelt caretakers, careful decision-makers and natural-born artists. Sensitive will shatter the myth that being sensitive is a weakness and celebrate the power of a deeper, more tuned-in mind. Offering a new way of unlocking potential, it will give sensitives - and those who care about them - the tools to be successful in school, work, life and love. Based on more than twenty years of research in neuroscience, psychology, and human genetics, it will be the first book to explore the science of sensitivity.

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'This important book reframes the way we think about sensitivity-our own or someone else's-and shines a light on the great power in being highly attuned to the world' -- Susan Cain, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBittersweetandQuiet
'Offering a deft mixture of science reporting, manifesto, and advice, Granneman and Solo make an urgent case for harnessing the power of the sensitive individual in an increasingly noisy world' -- Cal Newport,New York Timesbestselling author ofDigital MinimalismandDeep Work
'Granneman and Solo's engaging and science-backed gem of a book is equal parts revelation, validation and celebration. An absolute must-read for everyone who experiences this world with whole-hearted deep feeling, conscience, and empathy' -- Ellen Hendriksen, PhD, author of How to Be Yourself
'A well-organized, thoughtful look at sensitivity by the devoted creators of a popular, information-rich online community for sensitive people' -- Judith Orloff, author of The Empaths Survival Guide
A natural follow up to Susan Cain's Quiet * The Sunday Times Style *
The authors paint an illuminating portrait of highly sensitive people * Financial Times *

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Jenn Granneman (Author) Jenn Granneman is an internationally recognised authority on highly sensitive people and introverts. She co-founded Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community and publication for highly sensitive people, reaching 1.3 million people every month. Jenn is the author of The Secret Lives of Introverts, endorsed by Susan Cain. She also created 'Introvert, Dear', the largest introvert website in the world. Jenn is a contributor to Psychology Today, Forbes and The Huffington Post. Jenn lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Andre S lo (Author) Andre S lo is a researcher, and co-founder and editor-in-chief for Highly Sensitive Refuge. He has co-authored a number of scientific papers and his writing has appeared in Psychology Today, The Huffington Post and Quiet Revolution. He has been interviewed by The Telegraph, Vogue and the BBC. Andre is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.