306: Empath vs. Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Does it ever feel like other people in your life just have more capacity than you? They float through busy social calendars, difficult family situations, work stress and world events while you feel overwhelmed, bogged down and exhausted. You wonder what\u2019s wrong with you and if they\u2019re right: you really are too sensitive.
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If that sounds like you, there is NOTHING wrong with you; you just might be an empath or highly sensitive person (HSP) \u2013\xa0someone who takes in more emotions, energy and input from the world around you.
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Being an empath or highly sensitive person is something that many people live with, but many don\u2019t know it (or even know that it\u2019s a thing!). And while being an empath can be an amazing gift, it can also create challenges in life when we\u2019re unaware.
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Because we feel others\u2019 emotions so deeply, it can be very emotionally overwhelming and even lead to depression, anxiety and numbing behaviors if we don\u2019t have self-care strategies in our toolbox. This was the story of my life for years until I learned to honor this part of myself, set good boundaries and recharge!
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In this episode, I\u2019m helping you understand the difference between an empath and a HSP, the signs you might be an empath and steps to take care of yourself if these traits resonate with you.
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Listen to discover:
- The definition of an empath and a HSP
- The difference between empathy and being an empath
- 13 traits of empaths
- How to raise awareness to these traits in yourself
- Survival and self-care strategies for empaths and HSPs
Empaths and HSPs don\u2019t have any less capacity or ability to handle life than anyone else. They don\u2019t need to \u201ctoughen up\u201d or get thicker skin, and there\u2019s no such thing as being too sensitive. In reality, empaths and HSPs are very strong people who are just taking in more of the world than the average person.
Through self-care, we can learn to manage all the \u201cinputs\u201d coming in and create time to recharge, so we can balance our wonderful sensitivity with our needs. I hope the strategies in this episode help you survive and thrive in an overwhelming world without numbing out or squashing your beautiful empathetic gifts.
\u201cThere\u2019s a big difference between just someone who\u2019s sensitive with a lot of empathy and an empath.\u201d - Michelle Chalfant
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\u201cAn empath is highly attuned to the energy of others.\u201d - Michelle Chalfant
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\u201cWe\u2019re picking up on other people's emotions and we think they\u2019re ours.\u201d - Michelle Chalfant
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\u201cIf you are moody, if you feel low a lot, even if you\u2019re depressed, it could be that you\u2019re taking on too many people\u2019s emotions.\u201d - Michelle Chalfant
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\u201cI learned not to open myself up to everybody\u2019s problems.\u201d - Michelle Chalfant
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\u201cNo matter what you are \u2013 HSP or empath \u2013 please practice excellent self-care.\u201d - Michelle Chalfant
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LINKS & RESOURCES
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Empath Meditation for Cleansing and Clearing Your Energy
https://theadultchair.com/portfolio_page/empath-meditation-for-cleansing-and-clearing-your-energy/
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A Guided Meditation for Cleansing Relationships and Cutting Cords
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The Adult Chair\xae Membership
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