The Gift of Sensitivity

The Extraordinary Power of Emotional Engagement in Life and Work

Non-Fiction - Self Help
206 Pages
Reviewed on 08/08/2023
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Author Biography

Embracing a post-growth mindset demands not just an idealistic vision but a real change for our insatiable needs. Academic research highlights that up to 90% of all purchases are impulsive and serve as a fuel for overconsumption .

My big dream is a social transformation that will empower people from within, changing us from consumerists to caring and responsible managers of natural resources with long-term goals and solutions. Yet, sustainability transformations requaire a personal effort.

Change will happen through empowerment, education, and cultural evolution. My stories and conversations bring forth the idea that inner change will allow us to flourish in business, leadership, and life. Emotional Capital is needed for decision-making processes and for leaders to employ empathy, ability to empower others and transfer knowledge, skills and practices to foster sustainable and ethical business. By prioritizing emotional skills, professionals across industries can foster environments that encourage connection, innovation and resilience, ensuring their organizations are profitable and constructive forces within their communities. That’s the future I dream of and discuss here.

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    Book Review

Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

The Gift of Sensitivity: The Extraordinary Power of Emotional Engagement in Life and Work is a work of non-fiction in the motivational, emotion-focused, and social issues subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Elena V. Amber. In this fascinating and insightful work, the author combines her personal experiences of being an emotionally sensitive person with a well-considered exploration of the quality of EQ (emotional quotient, or our level of emotional intelligence) and how it can be a massive asset to teams, workplaces, and life in general if fully harnessed. What results is a deep dive into the power and capacity of emotion, the most complex element of the human condition.

Author Elena V. Amber presents a really interesting work that provides an essential and highly accessible springboard for anyone accessing EQ for the first time. The work is well organized as a primer, with clear logic that builds on the simplest concepts and develops gradually into a fully comprehensive toolkit for meditative and contemplative work, both in the workplace and for individuals seeking to unlock their full potential and put their emotions to good use. Amber has an effective and engaging writing style that balances well-cited research topics with personal stories and highlights. This makes it feel as though the advice within is coming from a wise mentor rather than some corporate note sheet. Overall, The Gift of Sensitivity is certainly a recommended book that anyone who feels their emotions and sensitivity might be burdensome should definitely pick up to realize the gift of creativity and openness which they possess.

Pikasho Deka

Our environment plays a significant role in shaping who we are. Sensitives find it particularly challenging to navigate environments that do not foster understanding or empathic qualities in a person. So, how do we overcome the hurdles that come our way while being authentic to ourselves and maximizing our fullest potential and creativity? Elena V. Amber draws upon her immense knowledge of psychology and business to provide you with The Gift of Sensitivity -- a personal self-help guidebook to help readers become better attuned to their emotions and sensitivity. According to the author, sensitivity depends on one's environment and life experiences. Amber emphasizes that building confidence through an interest in any specific discipline and developing emotional intelligence can help us fare better with life's circumstances.

To feel grateful and contented, treat each life experience on its merit and try to find inner resonance with your feelings. This is one of the many valuable insights you will gain by reading The Gift of Sensitivity. Author Elena V. Amber tells her life story of a childhood spent with health issues and other challenges that forced her to look inward, leading her to learn how to steer one's emotions and feelings in the most efficient and effective ways in any situation. Sensitivity is an absolute necessity nowadays, both in personal and professional lives. Learn to treat it as a gift to savor with this wonderful handbook, which will help you find the inner emotional resonance you've sought. Highly recommended.

Doreen Chombu

Elena V. Amber is a highly sensitive person, and for a long time, she thought it was her weakness, but after research and meditation, she realized it was a gift. Her discovery of the power of emotional engagement is highlighted in The Gift Of Sensitivity. The author experienced abandonment, loss, and psychological and physical trauma that filled her with fear and anxiety. She detached herself from her feelings, which led to more harm than good. She was manipulated, went into survival mode and a rebellious phase, and lost her self-purpose. And even after attaining her goals and having a beautiful family, she still felt lonely and guilty for surviving alone. In this book, she covers the various psychological methods and experiments she used to alter her emotional state, overcome her limiting beliefs, and master her feelings.

The Gift Of Sensitivity is an enlightening book that will help you use sensitivity to your advantage. Whether in life or work, society has always painted sensitivity as a negative trait, but Elena V. Amber gives its benefits. She calls sensitivity a superpower you can use for creativity, to achieve inner peace, and to show compassion. The author defines everything in simple terms and uses relatable examples to explain the various psychological principles and methods she mentions. I learned a lot of new things and got to see many success principles in a different light. Her views on a hero’s journey and achieving a better version of yourself through daily practice differed from what many people preach. She wrote passionately and showed her in-depth understanding of these topics. I loved her vulnerability and authenticity. This is brilliant writing and great work. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to master their emotions and use sensitivity to form better connections with themselves and others.

Tammy Ruggles

The Gift of Sensitivity: The Extraordinary Power of Emotional Engagement in Life and Work by Elena V. Amber is an excellent resource and guide for maximizing the gift of sensitivity. We live in a world today of many emotions. The way we see and respond to the world is called sensitivity. Emotions play a big part in our level of sensitivity. Sensitivity has been viewed as a weakness for far too long. Amber recognizes the value of sensitivity and emotions as it permeates almost everything in life, from creative expression to developing new ideas in the workplace. EQ, or Emotional Quotient, akin to IQ, the Intelligence Quotient, can determine how people and ideas can be perceived and implemented. EQ training can sharpen our understanding of emotions and how they impact the workforce, consumers, and communication. "Business" may not be the first word that comes to mind when you think about sensitivity, but Amber shows that it could be our biggest asset, now and in the future.

I love how Amber grounds this book in her work as a researcher in psychology, human experiences, business, and personal meditation methods, with a special emphasis on how people interact emotionally. You can effect change by learning how to use the sensitivity within you. Readers will appreciate the encouraging, easy tone of the writing and the lessons on sensitivity and emotions. The chapter on mind games can be useful to those in need, and I like the advice on exploring and utilizing your gifts. Suppose you're a person who longs to learn more about emotional power and how to use it in every facet of life. In that case, The Gift of Sensitivity by Elena V. Amber is meant for you.

Courtnee Turner Hoyle

After realizing sensitivity's role in her life, Elena V. Amber has written The Gift of Sensitivity: The Extraordinary Power of Emotional Engagement in Life and Work. In this inspiring book, the author reveals secrets to overcoming specific negative patterns without the fear of compassion. As she started to understand others, she saw their predefined roles and stopped expecting others to live up to her expectations. She shares her experiences with precognition, insights for individuals to shield themselves emotionally, and advice to keep sensitive persons from serving others and neglecting their own needs.

Elena V. Amber’s book requires serious thought, but readers may be able to relate to this brilliant author more than they expect. Readers may be accustomed to the stigma around sensitivity but can use it to develop better communication between their minds, bodies, and other individuals. A valuable resource, the book provides knowledge about the effects of learning how to process your emotions and its benefits. Through her studies and experiences in psychology and business, the author has researched the topic of her book at great length, testing her theories on herself to create provable results. After absorbing the information, readers may be able to find a source of confidence instead of the shame and guilt that may plague sensitive persons. Amber imparts wisdom that is only valuable if you apply the concepts in the book to your life at home, in the workplace, and in your social circle. The Gift of Sensitivity is a good selection for readers who hope to find a way to better their lives by using their sensitivity to navigate the world.