Stop Absorbing Everyone Else's SH*T

Have you ever walked out of a conversation feeling completely drained — even though nothing obviously went wrong?That's not a personality quirk. That's absorption. And it happens in very specific moments that most people never learn to recognize.In this episode of Guide to Soul, we talk about the difference between empathy and over-extension, why staying with yourself is actually a skill — and how to practice it in real time, right in the middle of a conversation.You don't need to block people. You don't need to shut down. You just need to stop leaving yourself to meet them.If you've ever felt responsible for managing everyone else's emotions, this episode is for you.Topics covered:— Why absorption happens and when to catch it— The difference between empathy and over-extension— A simple real-time tool to stay anchored while staying present— Why you can be around stressed, overwhelmed people and still feel like yourself