An empath is someone who picks up on the emotions, feelings and health of others. It is particularly difficult for empaths, in crowded situations, shopping centres, parties, and similar, as empaths often don’t know how to protect and block themselves from picking up on others emotions and health.

Outside stimuli can impact empaths in the same way as it can cause stress to our children, especially the autistic, hyper sensitive souls.

The term empath comes from the word empathy, meaning we can understand the experiences and feelings of others outside of our own perspective. As an example, if our friend has lost their beloved pet, empathy means we understand the level of pain they are going through, even if we have never lost a pet.

As an empath, we take things a step further. We actually sense and feel emotions and even health issues, as if they’re part of our own experience. In other words, someone else’s pain and happiness become our pain and happiness.

As empaths, we can learn skills to protect ourselves, our health and emotions from the emotions and health of others.

1. Caring for ourselves is important
2. Work out which pain and emotions belong to others, and let them go
3. Work on our own needs first
4. Visualising a protective cloak around us when we are out in crowds and with family and friends – blocking others feelings from adversely effecting us
5. Meditation – releasing pain, anger, unwanted emotions, feelings and pain
6. Spending time alone to unwind
7. Spending time in nature
8. Setting boundaries with others and ourselves

To learn more about being an empath and associated skills, like protecting our energies please send me an email and we can set up a time to chat.