Have you ever felt like you're overly emotional, overly sensitive, and worry too much about what others think? Or perhaps you constantly overwork, overthink, and still doubt yourself? If so, you're not alone. Melody Wilding's book, "Trust Yourself," speaks directly to sensitive high-achievers—people who are incredibly passionate, honest, and hardworking, but often struggle with self-doubt and burnout.
Instead of viewing sensitivity as a weakness, Wilding sees it as a superpower. Using neuroscience, psychology, and real-world strategies, she teaches how to harness sensitivity, set boundaries, and stop doubting yourself. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or fallen into the trap of perfectionism and pleasing others, this book is essential reading.
Transformative Lessons from "Trust Yourself":
1. Sensitivity isn't a weakness—it's your greatest strength. Many sensitive people feel they need to be "strong" to succeed. Wilding completely overturns this thinking. She says that greater sensitivity is actually a competitive advantage because it makes you more perceptive, emotionally intelligent, and a deep thinker.
Instead of suppressing your sensitivity, she encourages embracing it. Sensitive high achievers often excel at leadership, creativity, and relationship building because they pay attention to details that others overlook. The key is to learn to manage sensitivity, not let it overwhelm you.
2. Stop overworking; you don't have to shoulder everything alone. Do you find yourself doing more than your fair share to keep everything running smoothly, whether at work, in relationships, or even at home? Wilding calls this overfunctioning, and it's a major cause of stress and burnout for sensitive achievers.
3. Perfectionism is the enemy of progress. Many sensitive high achievers struggle with perfectionism. They set very high standards for themselves and feel like nothing they do is ever good enough. Wilding says perfectionism isn't about having high standards—it's about fear. Fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of not being good enough.
4. Setting boundaries isn't selfish—it's essential for success. Sensitive achievers often struggle with setting boundaries because they don't want to disappoint or hurt others. But Wilding makes it clear: a lack of boundaries leads to resentment, exhaustion, and low self-esteem.
5. Your inner critic isn't true; learn to challenge it. That little voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough? It's lying. Wilding explains that our inner critic is often shaped by past experiences—childhood expectations, societal pressures, or past failures. But just because you think something doesn't mean it's true.
6. Emotional resilience is a skill—and you can build it. Sensitive people feel emotions deeply, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. Wilding explains that emotional resilience isn't about feeling less—it's about managing emotions.
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