How I survive as an EMPATH

Being an Empath is a struggle to find balance. It has taken me many years to embrace my gifts and sensitivities and to learn skills that will help me thrive!

🧱I have learned to build walls around my emotional wellbeing. When I am comfortable opening myself up to someone else’s pain I will allow myself to feel and give my emotions permission. The consequence of opening myself all the time is feeling a whirlwind of emotions constantly! This leads to overstimulation and shut downs of one gets too overwhelmed. I find I have to be extra conscious of this in hospitals.

💎 Meditation is an easy tool that you can pull out anytime and anywhere. It is not uncommon for me to close my eyes and clear my mind throughout the day. Some days I need this tool a few more times than others. It includes deep breaths and relaxing all of the muscles in your body. I do this sitting at my desk typically but you can do it in whatever position is most comfortable to you!

🍃It is my personal belief that God created the natural world for us to use and enjoy. But no matter what it is you believe in nature is a tool to be utilized. I have my selenite and citrine that I hold in my hands when I am overwhelmed. I take walks, garden, and sit in the sun when I need to recalibrate. Nature is the ultimate palette cleanser.

✨Prayer helps me a lot. If you are not spiritual or religious try reciting poetry, or singing a song that means a lot to you. I do both of those things too! The idea is to connect to your spiritual self. This will help you strengthen your senses and help you gain control over your mental and emotional state.

🤝 Find your tribe. A good one. No drama and toxicity. Find even tempered people who bring positivity and laughter into your life. That doesn’t mean you won’t feel pain with them as they journey through life, but it will be a healthy amount. Empaths tend to be attracted to people who suck emotional energy out of others. Try to avoid these people. Seek peace.

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