Thriving as an Empath: A Self-Care Guide

Send us Fan MailEmpaths tend to struggle with self-care. They often give too much at the expense of their own well-being -- and end up absorbing the stress of others.Empaths are individuals who are very sensitive, deep, and loving towards others. It's a beautiful characteristic to have, but oftentimes empaths struggle with self-care. They often give too much at the expense of their own well-being -- and end up absorbing the stress of others.In her book, Thriving as an Empath, Judith Orloff, MD, writes, “To stay healthy and happy, you must be ready with daily self-care practices that work.” A few practices she advises include:Setting strong boundariesProtecting your energyInoculating yourself against stress and overwhelmSelf-soothing techniquesKnowing that it is not your job to take on the world’s stressBreaking the momentum of sensory overloadTapping the vitality of all four seasons and the elementsDeepening your connection with the cycles of natureMoving out of clock-based time into “sacred time”Listen as Dr. Orloff joins Lisa Davis to share insights from the book and how you can grow and flourish without internalizing the emotions and pain of others.