Description
Book SynopsisThis elegantly designed workbook by psychotherapist April Snow, LMFT, offers you a series of exercises that will help you overcome the obstacles and harness the benefits of your empathetic gifts.
If you often feel anxious, burned out, and overstimulated, you’re not alone. Some people are born highly sensitive to the emotions of others and to their surroundings, but this can be a source of great strength if you learn simple methods to care for yourself and to enable yourself to thrive. With this workbook, you can find strength and healing as you:
- Explore and honor your innate sensitivity
- Create a lifestyle that supports your needs
- Learn how to navigate relationships and create healthy boundaries
- Discover methods to help you thrive at work
- Turn your sensitive nature into a force for good in your life and in the world
Journaling and writing prompts will deepen your awareness of your unique needs and experiences, while stories and metaphors will help you understand how HSP characteristics show up in real life. Exercises include helpful scripts to kickstart conversations to easily explain your sensitivity in your personal and professional life. This supportive, enjoyable workbook is an insightful, educational guide that's straightforward and easily accessible for anyone coping with overwhelm and anxiety.
The Wellness Workbooks series from Wellfleet Press offers guidance on a wide range of self-help and mental health topics. Each book presents a thoughtful, evidence-based collection of straightforward exercises in an accessible, enjoyable format that will keep you engaged and inspired. With a distinctive design and full-color illustrations throughout, these workbooks deliver a practical path to personal growth in a beautiful package.
Table of ContentsCONTENTS
Introduction
NURTURE YOUR
SENSITIVITY
Honor Your Sensitive Needs
Recharge with Daily Downtime
Journaling Reflections
Stress-Relief Toolbox
Feeling Misunderstood
Embrace Your Big Feelings
Self-Compassion Practice
Quiet the Inner Critic
Soothe Anxiety + Depression
Follow Your Own Timeline
Make Decisions with Ease
Calm an Overthinking Mind
Chapter Summary
CREATE A SUPPORTIVE
LIFESTYLE
Life on Your Own Terms
Find a Consistent Routine
Identify Recurring Stress
Take Time Off
Design a Soothing Home
Create a Cozy Sleep Space
Soothe Your Sensitive
Nervous System
Soften Morning Dread
Sugar, Caffeine, and Alcohol
Meaningful Self-Care
Joy of Doing Less
Mindful Media Consumption
Chapter Summary
NAVIGATE
RELATION SHIPS
Less Small Talk, More Connection
Manage Empathy
Share Your Sensitivity
Connect with an HSP
Express Needs Directly
Romantic Partnerships
Building Boundaries
Cancel Plans with Grace
Understand Social Overwhelm
Social Survival Strategy
Recharge after Socializing
Work with Criticism
Chapter Summary
FIND BALANCE
AT WORK
Calm in the Chaos
Choose a Career
Reduce Overstimulation
Being Observed
The Extrovert Ideal
Set Boundaries at Work
Learn to Self-Soothe
Seek Work-Life Balance
Minimize Performance
Pressure
Advocate for Your Needs
Start and End with Self-Care
Sunday Blues
Chapter Summary
EXPLORE YOUR
INNER WORLD
Out of the Darkness
Moment of Discovery
Intersection of Sensitivity
Reframe Narratives
Overcome Self-Doubt
Healing Grief and Shame
Mindfulness Practice
Through an HSP Lens
Trust Your Intuition
Explore Dreams
Sources of Inspiration
Sensitive Strengths
Chapter Summary
Conclusion
Resources
References
Acknowledgments
About the Author
