Boundary Setting for Empaths – 2 Important Messages for Those Just Waking Up
Is Boundary Setting for Empaths Needed?
Have you ever looked at people around you and felt like they were very different from you, and you couldn’t pinpoint the reason? You mostly speak the same, think the same, and breathe the same, but something was still not the same?
You may begin to notice that you are a little more sensitive than anyone else, and that revelation may have occurred when someone gave you constructive criticism, but it still really hurt your feelings, and you aren’t sure why.
Another example could be that you like to fast forward through emotionally intense situations in a movie because the part was focused on sadness or an argument filled with anger.
You may also not know why a particular person bothers you so much, or on the other hand, one person makes you feel extremely positive and rejuvenated. Any of these behaviors could indicate that you are a spiritual empath.
An empath is someone who is extremely sensitive to the energy of others and can feel others’ emotions on an extremely deep level, as if others’ feelings are their own feelings. This is why energetic boundary setting for empaths is imperative!
Why Boundary Setting for Empaths is So Important
In my experience, I have felt very overwhelmed when in a crowd of people because the energy overwhelms me and can be confusing and affect my mood. I used to believe that being an empath was not a positive trait of mine due to feeling like a helpless sponge that had no control over what I was absorbing.
Little did I know that this spiritual gift was one of my greatest superpowers and a part of my ultimate purpose. All I had to do was learn how to protect my own energy, and how to use empathy for love, compassion, and discernment.
Healthy Boundary Setting for Empaths
Boundary setting for empaths is probably the most challenging part of being an empath. Empaths have compassion for everyone and tend to see the best in everyone, and most certainly want to help everyone!
Some of the best practices for keeping an empath healthy and happy start with giving yourself permission to take care of yourself! Make a list of the top 5 most vulnerable situations you face as an empath, and write a plan next to each about what you will do to handle them.
For example, the number one on my list would be someone asking me to do something that I know I will not deliver without really struggling to do so. In that case, tell them no in a polite manner. You do not need to give a list of reasons why you cannot. One word sums it up just fine.
Another example on your list is you may be going to a social event with many people. In that case, I would suggest eating a high-protein meal before the event and slowly working your way around. Don’t stay in the center of the crowd; sit in the far corner.
Boundary Setting for Empaths – Stick to The Ones You Set!
With any overwhelming situations, always create healthy boundaries and stick to them. This can be a challenge and may take a little longer to execute, so be kind and patient with yourself. Once you start utilizing healthy habits, you can get to the good stuff, such as helping a really good friend go for their dream career and realize their potential, or helping a friend through a tough situation through understanding and compassion.
As an empath, you can heal people with just a friendly touch, a kind word, or even just being there to listen. You give people permission to be their authentic selves just by being you. What an amazing gift! Ultimately, every time you help heal someone else, you also heal yourself.
I would LOVE to help you start setting your energetic boundaries and help you empower yourself to be the beautiful empath you are without all the energies weighing you down!
