Signs that You are an Empath
Do you pick up on other people’s emotions?
Do you get confused around people who you feel are saying one thing whilst their energy tells you something different?
Is it hard for you to switch off from the emotions of others?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions you are most likely an empath.
What is an empath?
An empath is a person who absorbs the energy and emotion around them. They have a higher sensitivity to sound, loud and busy environments and strong personalities. An empath feels things and they care more deeply than others.
What are the 13 signs you are an empath?
1 You feel strong empathy for others
One of the signs you are an empath is you have deep empathy for the experiences of others. You can feel what they feel, physically and emotionally. You may feel this is difficult but remember, empathy is a gift.
2 Your intuition or sense of knowing is strong
Do you easily feel into whether a situation is good or bad? Can you tell the type of person you are chatting to for the first time based on your feelings? As an empath, you have a strong ability to read other people.
3 You don’t like crowds or crowded places
Being in an environment with too many people can be overwhelming for an empath because there are too many emotions from too many people within the space.
4 You care
If you care about others because you have a heightened sense of their pain and their heartache then this one of the signs you are an empath. You want people to feel safe, secure and happy and people often come to you for advice and to be heard.
5 You don’t like to watch violence, tragic events or even the news
You absorb so much emotion that too many intense and negative emotions can affect you deeply. You tend to avoid dark, depressing or scary content.
6 You hate conflict
The emotions involved with conflict are intense and can leave you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. You will do anything to avoid that.
7 You are sensitive
One of the signs you are an empath is that you are highly sensitive to emotions but also to sights, sounds, smells, and other physical sensations that others generally might not notice.
8 You love quiet time in nature
You need to disconnect. You love to absorb the calm and beauty of nature. The green of the forest or the blue of the ocean is something you deeply crave. It is a chance to take time out, decompress, relax and take a break from the emotions of other people.
9 You give too much
Because you feel people’s emotions, you feel the need to help people when they are in pain. You feel their stress. You give too much and this can leave you feeling burnt out.
10 You’re a good listener
People come to you because they know you will understand and really hear what they need to say. You feel their pain and you know what they are going through.
11 You can tell when someone is lying or avoiding the truth
You are like an antenna and you can feel what is real and what is not. You know when someone is not being straight up. You can feel it to the depths of your core.
12 Your feelings are easily hurt
As a feeling being you can be hurt easily. You feel intense emotions and negative emotions can wipe you out.
13 You may be introverted
One of the signs you are an empath is you don’t like spending too much time in groups. They like the intimacy of one on one connections.
So You Are An Empath! How To Use This As Your Superpower
Being an empath is such a gift. You are an incredible soul, filled with intuition, deep kindness and care. Sometimes as children we are shamed for being sensitive. Never feel shame! This is your superpower.
Here are some tips on living your best life as an empath…
1 Set boundaries and say no
Be strong in setting boundaries. Learn to say ‘no’. You do not need to offer reasons for the decisions you make. You have the power to decide what you need and to make it happen the way you need it to happen.
2 Release
Find ways to release your emotional stress. Write in a journal, have regular mindfulness and grounding practices, go walking, take a dance class and keep that negative energy from stagnating in your body.
3 Find space for yourself
Ensure you build ‘me’ time into every week. Put these dates in your calendar and ensure you make it happen for yourself. You really need that space.
4 Keep time free after an event
If busy times and crowded spaces drain you, make sure you make space for yourself before and after. Don’t plan too many things at once. Be mindful of what you need.
5 Visualise protection around you
Start a practice of visualising a protective barrier around yourself. Imagine being surrounded by a bright white light. Feel it getting brighter and more vivid and allow it to penetrate through every inch of your mind and body. Feel the negative energy melting away. Use a mantra such as “I am always protected”.
6 Nature
Spend time in nature and soak up the clean, calm energy that the outdoors brings.
7 What drains you, what energises you?
What drains your energy? What fills you with fire? Be very aware of what’s good for you and do more of that.
Being shamed for being sensitive growing up can really impact how you feel about your sensitive nature. You were told to toughen up. You were told to ‘get over it’. Know this: your empathic qualities are so needed in this world right now. People are crying out for connection, love and kindness and that is your superpower my friend.
So stand 100% in that incredible healing energy. But always make sure you hold your boundaries and put your needs first so that you can continue sharing your incredible light.
