Number 2: Negative people can really bring you down.
Staying positive is hugely important for an empath, and that also extends to who they choose to hang out with. Empaths should look for people who have a lot of positivity to offer, and who don’t get bogged down in the little things. As a group of people who are hugely impacted by those they choose to hang around, empaths can have a very difficult time dealing with people who are negative. Low-energy empaths may also become startled by high-energy people, and the same goes for high-energy empaths becoming fatigued around low-energy people.
For many of us, surrounding ourselves with people who challenge our beliefs or outlooks is a good thing, but for empaths, it has to be done in a very specific way. Being challenged or feeling like you are being judged for your disposition is not going to end well for an emotionally sensitive person, so choosing the company that they keep is a big deal. If you feel like the emotions of other people are a little much at the moment, a good solution for empaths is to look elsewhere instead. Empaths who struggle with other human beings often find companionship with dogs or other animals, and they usually end up becoming very close to one another.
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Number 1: You need more breaks and rest than others.
One of the hardest things about being an empath is feeling that you need to share your gift for tapping into emotions with everyone. Your ability to identify the emotions of those around you almost instantly isn’t always the most convenient skill when it comes to situations like at work or the places you frequent. When it comes to places you must interact with day in and day out, it may sometimes be for the best to let people know just why you can sometimes look overwhelmed or disappear for a bit.
The reason why empaths often require more space and personal time than the average person is obvious; everyday actions tax them more than they would the standard person, but it may be helpful to let your coworkers or friends know this too. Informing the people close to you, or who have to interact with your specific needs, will help them better understand why space is so important, and make your life easier. For an empath to thrive in a workplace environment, they first have to implement solid breaks from others. If you tell your superior, this is almost always something they can pencil in without a second thought, but you have to tell them in order for them to know. Feeling like you have to sneak away all the time when no one knows why can be pretty stressful on its own, so finding solutions that work for you is important.
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