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Shy and sensitive and drinking at parties

Shy and sensitive and drinking at parties

Dr. Elaine Aron notes: "Not all sensitive people are shy; not all shy people are sensitive. But especially if you are both, although you may have one or two drinks to get through parties, you probably don't drink very much compared with other people. You need to know and respect your drinking comfort zone." Continued on Talent Development Resources talentdevelop.com

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Is entertainment a worthy career?

Is entertainment a worthy career?

A critic once described the mind of Jonathan Miller as "a turmoil of sizzling wires, connecting drama with anthropology, literature with quantum physics, linguistics with genetic theory." What caught my attention was the conflicts Dr. Miller has expressed about his various career paths in the arts, rather than in medicine. Follow the link to read more about Miller, plus quotes on entertainment careers by actors Amber Tamblyn, Elisabeth Shue and Bryce Dallas Howard, and psychologist Kenneth ...

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Kristen Stewart and shyness and sensitivity

Kristen Stewart and shyness and sensitivity

Many writers have described Kristen Stewart as "cautious" and "shy." Follow the link for more on her probable introversion and sensitivity. talentdevelop.com

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'Twilight' as a positive psychology film: Edward and self-control

'Twilight' as a positive psychology film: Edward and self-control

Two psychologists consider "Twilight" to be an important positive psychology movie. See their comments at talentdevelop.com

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Preparation, Performing, Perfectionism

Preparation, Performing, Perfectionism

See notes, more quotes, links etc at talentdevelop.com Brief comments by Russell Crowe on preparation as an actor, Cher on striving for excellence, and Dr. Elaine Aron on why public speaking and performing are natural for highly sensitive people.

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Hilary Swank and Emotional Excitability

Hilary Swank and Emotional Excitability

Most people experience strong feelings occasionally, unless they are depressed. But for some, their emotional reactions are especially intense. For more info and links visit talentdevelop.com

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Excitabilities - Our Teeming Brains

Excitabilities - Our Teeming Brains

Excitabilities are high intensity aspects of personality. Here are quotes by writer Stephen King, and actors Amanda Bynes and Sandra Bullock. For articles and more info see related post on Talent Development Resources talentdevelop.com

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Dabrowski Excitabilities - Michael Jackson

Dabrowski Excitabilities - Michael Jackson

For more info see post on the High Ability site highability.org

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On Being Sensitive

On Being Sensitive

The trait of high sensitivity is experienced by 15 to 20 percent of us. Here are some quotes by and about Winona Ryder, Heath Ledger, Amy Brenneman, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Ellen degeneres. For more information about the trait and living a happy and thriving life as a highly sensitive person, visit the Highly Sensitive site highlysensitive.org

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Ted Zeff on nurturing our sensitive self

Ted Zeff on nurturing our sensitive self

For more information, including links to books and other resources, see the Highly Sensitive site highlysensitive.org

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