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Recommended Reading: “Sensitive – The Power of a Thoughtful Mind in an Overwhelming World”
Jenn Granneman and Andre Solo
This book is a valuable resource for anyone who identifies themselves as sensitive, as well as for those who want to better understand and support a sensitive partner, family member, or friend.
According to the authors, approximately one-third of the population consists of sensitive individuals. Because many don’t grow up in environments that support their sensitivity, they often learn to hide it. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) myself, I have discovered a few of my friends, who are often perfectionists or those who hold themselves to high standards, fall into this category, which has allowed me to build deeper connections with them.
HSPs are thoughtful, insightful, creative, highly empathetic, and with strong social awareness – some of these qualities belong to the realm of interpersonal intelligence. They process information deeply and notice subtle cues in facial expressions and body language, often sensing what others are feeling beneath the surface. By asking thoughtful questions, they foster a deeper understanding and a more meaningful connection. These traits are invaluable not only in being a caring friend but can also excel in certain professions, such as caregiving, coaching, counselling or therapy, where helping others explore core issues and uncover root causes is essential.
HSP is a personality trait – a gift that offers strength, not a weakness. HSPs are detail-oriented and perceptive, often noticing what others overlook, and they carry the traits of creators and leaders. However, they can easily become overwhelmed as they absorb the emotions of others, which is why setting clear boundaries is essential to protect their inner peace. To restore their energy, HSPs need regular solitude time, with sufficient rest and sleep as a priority, followed by meditating, journaling, exercising, walking in nature, gardening, or spending time with pets, which can help them rejuvenate. Developing friendships with fellow HSPs is especially nourishing, offering a sense of being understood and deeply valued.
The authors highlight a quote by Iain S. Thomas: “Being gifted doesn’t mean you’ve been given something. It means you have something to give.” This resonates deeply with me and inspires my work as a Life Coach and writer, reminding me to embrace my sensitivity as a strength to help and exert positive influence on others.
The authors created the Sensitive Refuge platform as a supportive community for HSPs. They share articles and resources to support sensitive individuals in navigating their emotional and psychological challenges. Self-love starts from understanding yourself and the differences between others. To find out whether you are a Highly Sensitive Person, you can try the test: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive.../
Winner Lee
Life Coach, Mentor, Writer
The original article was published on LinkedIn on 19 September 2025:
推薦書籍：“Sensitive – The Power of a Thoughtful Mind in an Overwhelming World” 敏感－在紛擾的世界中，深思熟慮的力量
Jenn Granneman 和 Andre Solo
這本書對於任何認為自己是高敏的人，以及那些想更好地理解和支持高敏的伴侶、家人或朋友的人來說，都是一份寶貴的資源。
據作者稱，高敏族約佔總人口的三分之一。由於許多人成長的環境都不支持他們的敏感性，他們常常學會隱藏它。身為一個高敏族 (HSP)，我發現我的一些朋友，通常是完美主義者或對自己要求很高的人，也屬於這一類，這讓我與他們建立比較深層的連結。
高敏族較深思熟慮、洞察力強、富有創造力、同理心強，並擁有強大的社群意識 – 其中一些特質屬於人際交往智力的範疇。他們能夠深入處理資訊，並能注意到臉部表情和肢體語言中的細微線索，常常能感知他人內心深處的感受。透過提出關切的問題，他們能夠加深理解，建立更有意義的連結。這些特質不僅能成為一個關懷他人的好朋友，更在某些職業領域例如護理、教練、諮詢或治療等方面，能夠幫助他人找出探索核心問題並發現根本原因，這是至關重要的。
高敏是一種性格特質；它是一種天賦的優勢，而不是弱點。他們注重細節，富有敏銳的洞察力，常常注意到別人忽略的細節，並且具有創造者和領導者的特質。但是，他們很容易因為吸收他人的情緒而感到不知所措，因此設定清晰的界線對於維護他們內心的平靜是非常重要的。為了恢復精力，高敏族需要規律的獨處時間，並優先考慮充足的休息和睡眠，然後是冥想、寫日記、運動、在大自然中漫步、園藝或與寵物共度時光等活動均能幫助他們恢復活力。與其他高敏族發展友誼是尤其滋養的，這能讓他們感到被理解和重視。
作者引用了Iain S. Thomas的一句話「擁有天賦並不意味著你被賦予了什麼，而是意味著你擁有可以給予他人的東西。」這句話深深地觸動了我，並激勵著我這個人生教練和作者，提醒我擁抱敏感為一種力量，去幫助他人並對他人產生積極的影響。
作者們創建了「高敏族避難所」平台，為高敏族提供了一個支援的社區，他們透過分享文章和資源來幫助高敏的個人應對情緒和心理挑戰。自愛由了解自己和他人之間的差異開始。想要了解您自己是否屬於高敏族，您可以嘗試這個測試：https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive.../
原文於2025年9月19日發表在LinkedIn：
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