Empathy versus Empath

Empathy – understanding how people are feeling

Empath – feeling how other people are feeling

Tips for Empaths

• Set boundaries with people close to us, talk about what it is like in crowds and high emotional energy
• Journaling or drawing or painting – a creative outlet
• Mindfulness practice, mantras, meditation
• Visualisation
• Get outside in nature
• Movement and exercise
• Plan ahead, especially if you have to go out or to a crowded and or emotional venue
• A talisman such as a crystal, button, stone, or similar
• Essential oils and bath or shower to wash away and release
• Eating well, fresh foods and drinking water
• Rest and relaxation

Gut health – health tip – Leafy Greens

Good for healing digestive issues, intestinal disorders, GERD, acid reflux. They help expel, purge and drain toxins from the lymphatic system. They help with gout, kidney disease, kidney stones, gallstones, osteoporosis and heart disease.

Best eaten raw – in salads or in juices and smoothies.