Book excerpt: Become a highly empowered, highly sensitive person with practical strategies and exercises Do you experience more emotional intensity than others? Do you tend to be more easily overstimulated or process information more slowly? You may be an empath or a highly sensitive person (HSP). Functioning in a world not made for your sensibilities can be overwhelming, but The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person is full of practical, research-based exercises to help. With this workbook, you can understand and leverage your qualities as a highly sensitive person for success—no matter what life throws your way. Discover everyday strategies to cope with overstimulation, process intense emotions, curate your experiences and environment, communicate effectively, and practice good self care. Learn to harness your individual HSP characteristics in a way that aligns with your goals. Once you put your high sensitivity into perspective, you can truly get to know yourself. The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person includes: Support for all aspects of life—Exercises are targeted for social situations, relationships, health, or work, so you can find what you need right away. A guide to HSP traits—Get to know your HSP characteristics with in-depth examination and an at-a-glance checklist of the four principles of the HSP trait. Quick reference guides—Find succinct summaries of each chapter so you can easily revisit their themes and be reminded of what you've learned. Blossom and thrive as a highly sensitive person—this book has the tools you'll need.