2020 has been a tough year for everyone. It has left a damaging effect on our financial, physical, and mental health -- but what about our soul? There's no denying that we're all made up of energy, and even though we can't see this energy, we can feel it around us.
Some people are more sensitive to this energy, and can feel more than others; they're often known as empaths. For them, the world is often a cruel place because they are easily moved by other people's pain and feel a strong desire to help them.
This year has been particularly tough for energy-sensitive empaths, who haven't just been affected by their own troubles, but also those of people around them. But before taking care of others, these empaths must learn to look after themselves.
Here are 5 steps to protect your energy to make sure that you're not giving away more of yourself than you can handle.
Pay Attention to the Energy Around You
In the current day and age, news consumption is becoming more widespread through social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. While it's important to stay up-to-date with current affairs, empaths need to be more aware of their news consumption.
Make sure that you're not overdoing it with social media or other news-sharing platforms, and take a break every time you feel overwhelmed.
Create Your Own Energy
As an empath, you may pick up on the energy of people around you which is why you must learn to stay true to your own energy instead of mirroring that of others. The pandemic has forever changed the way we live our lives.
Doing something as simple as shopping for groceries can be anxiety-inducing, which is it is important to seek joy from small activities that you love. This might be as simple as cooking dinner for your family or going on a virtual shopping spree.
Focus is everything
Sometimes, distractions can serve as a good way to stop yourself from overthinking about things that drain your energy and leave you feeling emotionally exhausted.
Sometimes the best way to overcome a loss or a breakup is by anchoring into your energy and focusing it on creative projects that make you feel more fulfilled.