Everyone’s talking about empaths these days, but it’s often in a negative light as though being an empath is a debilitating thing. People feel affected by their empathic nature, as though it is a curse.
It does not have to be!
Empaths are very sensitive people whose specific traits can vary from person to person.
There are those who pick up very much on the emotional state of other people, and those who can detect and feel physical ailments. There are empaths who can detect thoughts and feelings and those who even feel the emotions of animals or of large groups of people globally.
Many empaths might pick up on negative energy from human emotions all over the world and can have trouble watching the news, for example.
If you think you are an empath, it’s possible that you display traits of one or all of these different empath personality types. Taking on the pain and heavy emotions of others can leave you feeling absolutely depleted of your energy or even depressed without really knowing why.
The thing is that being an empath also comes with some incredible strengths and positive qualities. Far from being a draining force, your sensitivity to others can actually be an incredible superpower.
You do not have to sacrifice your happiness and health if you are an empath, you can find ways to manage your gifts and see where they are strengths.
When you are an empath, healing yourself on all levels has an outward healing effect on the entire world. The fact that you exist is a wonderful thing for humankind.
Positive Traits of being an Empath
- Spiritually Connected
- Deep Intuition
- Concern for harmony in the world
- Optimism and compassion
- Agreeable to be around
- Trusting and willing to help others
- Attuned to other people’s moods
- Good Listeners
- Happy in Nature
Of course, there are negative aspects of all that sensitivity and empaths can easily fall prey to toxic people, those who don’t listen, narcissists and anyone who takes advantage of your good nature.
Empaths can also have a hard time in groups and prefer to be one on one or in small groups. They can also get overwhelmed with intimacy and loud sounds, smells or bad energy.
How to deal with your empathic traits?
Turn your sensitivity to your advantage by taking care of yourself.
Being an empath is not a curse; it is a blessing.
You are one of the few people on Earth who can connect to the subtle nuances of energetic situations. This is a powerful trait! All that compassion and sensitivity is beautiful.
Here are six ways you can make sure you keep empathy working for you as a superpower and not debilitating you any longer…
Boost your Self-Worth – Do not allow your desire to be loved and accepted to affect your self-worth. It can be easy for empaths to victimize themselves and feel needy of love. Stop yourself from falling into this trap and remember that you deserve love by stepping into your power and feeling your uniqueness.
Believe in your Intuition – Have the confidence to trust your guidance from within at all times. Empaths can pick up on feelings, emotions, psychic images and even smells. If you practice following your inner navigator, you will learn to discern and dissociate yourself from any toxic situations that drain your energy and instead attract only positive, healthy relationships.
Meditate Regularly – This is the best way to recharge yourself when you feel drained. Walking in nature also helps as well as connecting to crystals or natural elements in your home. Anything that reminds you of your inner stillness can assist you in reclaiming your energy and power.
Set Boundaries – Say no when you want to and protect your time, space and most of all your energy. Put yourself first when you need to and know when you have had enough. As a good listener, this is so important as there are those who will take advantage of your good intentions and ability to hold space for others.
Practice Self-love – As an empath you have high emotional intelligence and you must use it to your own advantage. Remember to honor your own feelings, emotions and needs. You have the power within you to heal and it all starts with you.
Ground Yourself – In order to transmute the negative effects of picking up on all this energy from others, practice grounding yourself to transmute any bad effects. Being around crystals, plants or water can help. Practice gratitude to turn your attention back to positive things and take time to be still in nature.
When you step into your power as an empath and own that sensitive nature, you can truly experience happiness and purpose in life.
Instead of complaining or feeling drained by your gifts, see them as the wonderful blessing that they truly are.
Your main task is to take responsibility for your own energy and remember to always fill your own cup first.
No one else is responsible for how you live your life. Take the time to care for yourself and your empathic gifts and watch them become a true superpower, guiding your life on a track to deep beauty, joy and fulfillment.
In what ways do you feel you are an empath? How have you embraced your nature?
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Thank you, duly noted.
You’re welcome, Linda. 🙂
I just discovered I’m an Empath this last July. What a shock! It really explains the why of my behavior my whole life. I feel very excited to be learning as much as I can and expanding into my gifts. Life just keeps getting better!
This article rings so very true in my soul. Thankyou.
We’re glad to hear that, Jennifer. 🙂
Timing is everything and this just proved that. Thank you…
You’re welcome, Andra.
Thank you for this article. I have known since I was a child that I was an empath, only people wouldn’t believe me, and when I did use it, I was in trouble, because no one wanted to hear it. To this day, I know when I use it, it is right, and thank you because it’s time for me to step up and use it to guide me to my right place in this universe. I was born to lead and to be a power for love. As an artist, I am a sensitive soul, and as an empath, I can make changes in our world!
Thank you for sharing that with us, Diane. And I agree, as an empath, you can make some wonderful changes in our world.
I can feel a persons mood or their feelings towards me before they open their mouth. I can feel the pain of my children even when they live in another State. And i know when something bad is going to happen minutes before it occurs.
Use it to do good in the world, Sherry 🙂
gloriapulley@yahoo.com Thank you for your Wisdom
Our pleasure, Gloria.
Suggestion about crystals sounds interesting. What type of crystals would you recommend as a remedy for drained energy? Where does one buy crystals? Are there actually any crystal stores?
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I actually started focusing on my health and happiness at the beginning of this year. without knowing it, I am doing all of the above and have never felt better. So great to have the confirmation and knowledge that what I am doing is exactly what I should be doing. 🙂
That’s great to know, Lisa. Keep doing exactly what you’re doing! <3
This article was much needed and an affirmation of what my path is in the coming months. Thank you for your timely advice.
You’re welcome, Tara. 🙂
So glad I found this article. I’ve always enjoyed helping other’s more than helping myself,
We’re happy it helped you!
I have been an empath all my life, recently I have been doing energy work and I listen to manifestation magic every night. I am learning how to protect myself. I choose to step into my power and become a leader in my business. This is so helpful, thank you.
Toni
Awesome, Toni!