#empath tips

Being an empath has been increasingly difficult during this time. The pandemic has seriously taken a toll on me and I’m sure all of you. Watching people suffer, seeing people lose their jobs, homes and lives. Seeing the way violence, mass shootings, and racial injustices have increased in the passed year. It has been a lot to deal with. Not to mention our own personal problems and the problems of those around us. So for all of my fellow empaths and sensitive people, I wanted to share some tips with you. 

You are not here to fix anyone

Journal

Meditate

Mantras, affirmations and self talk {One that I often have to repeat to myself when I start to feel myself take on someone else’s energy is “these feelings are not my own, I release these feelings”}

Get a lot of time outside especially in the sun light

Take baths

Honor your sensitive nature

Make taking care of yourself and your energy a priority

Sensitivity is your strength

Don’t waste your time and energy on people who don’t want to help themselves. If you want to help someone, please make sure they want to help themselves

That last one is very important to me because I have spent a lot of my life trying to help and save people who don’t even care enough about themselves to even want help. Its unfortunate to have to witness but in the end you can save yourself a lot of pain and energy in the end. 

as an Empath, you must become aware of how this world can affect you emotionally.

Sensory overload is real even for those of us who do not necessarily feel connected to the situations around us, and it's super important to make sure you know how to pull yourself out of it (or prevent it from happening) when things become too overwhelming.

Your sensitivity is not a bad thing, as a matter of fact it's needed now in this world. Protect your peace when you feel yourself going into a depressive mood.

You can try things like meditation, breathing techniques, crystals, or whatever you like.

Just remember.. your sensitivity is not a weakness. Your sensitivity is needed to battle the wickedness of this world. Protect your peace from it by researching more into how sensory overload impacts you personally and how to combat it from overtaking your spirit.

But boundaries are hard for some people because they may take your honesty and self respect as you basically saying 

“This is my offer, you recognize and accept my feelings and we move forward with that mutual respect or you don’t really deserve my attention or to be in my life.” 

Many of us might ask ourselves this question at some point or another. If you’re unsure about what an empath is, here’s a concise definition:

An empath is someone who is aware that he or she reads emotions, nuance, subtext, undercurrent, intentions, thoughts, social space, interactions, relational behaviors, body language, and gestural language. A hyper-empath is someone who reads these things to a greater degree than is deemed normal. [x]

This post provides links that can help you determine whether you’re an empath. If you discover that you are, there are self-care, cleansing & protection tips! Things marked with an asterisk (*) are shorter to read and/or better for beginners.

* What is an Empath? TEDed video * 30 Common Traits of an Empath * 10 Traits of Empaths from Psychology Today - Science behind empathy & empaths - What is a hyper-empath? - Differences between highly sensitive people & empaths - 11 Things about being an introverted empath * 10 question quiz: Are you an Empath? - 25 question quiz * 4 myths & misconceptions about empaths Auras - Masterpost on Auras & how to read them (long read) - Tips on reading auras * Basic info on Auras, Aura colors explained by @witchywildfire * Beginner’s guide on how to see you own aura  - DIY Aura cleansing spray Tips * Tips on being an empath by @stormwaterwitch--don’t get me wrong, it’s not all bad at all, but it can be draining! * Empath self-care tips by @la-petitefille - More self-care tips by @wanderingstar18 - Empath tips & correspondences passed down to you! by @healing-water-witch * If you feel some people drain you more than others, they may be energy vampires. Here’s an article on that from Psych Central. - Empath Hangover-- tips for a drained empath by @spiral-path - Masterpost on empath protection by @the-wiccans-glossary - 4 methods on grounding by @poppunkwitch * Silk can help neutralize others’ energies - Tips on cleansing, warding & protection by @hecatescaoranach * Visualize & create a protective bubble around yourself-- it acts as a guard against toxic & negative energies. This post by @witchling-guidence is a great guide. - The Empath and the Narcissist; how opposites attract - How to block out others’ emotions by @witchtips * Cleansing Tips for empaths by @starborn-witch - Masterpost for empaths Spells, Oils, Crystals & Tarot - Empath Protection Jar - Empath charm bag  - Clean & Cleanse Jar by @witchy-woman - Psychic Protection Spell Bottle-- great for banishing & protection against energy vampires * Protection emoji spell for empaths - Empath Protection Oil - This detailed post by @moonlightacademy provides a lot of info on empath traits, and includes oils & crystals that can be beneficial. - Essential Oils for Empaths by @baasic-witch * 10 crystals for empaths * 4 stones for empaths  - 5 crystals for empaths - 5 card Empath Tarot Spread Sigils - “Harmony & balance in all things” sigil by @sylvaetria - “The only feelings I have are my own” empath sigil - “I am warded & safe from external feelings” empath sigil - “I am at peace” & “calm flows through me” sigils - “I repel toxic people” sigil, “Toxicity remains far from me” sigil  - Safety & tranquility sigils

Just a suggestion-- quizzes can be fun & can even help us determine things, but the articles are definitely far more informative. They’ll give you in depth knowledge to better determine whether you’re an empath yourself.