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We’re empaths, of course we have boundaries…
Of course we are conscious of our surroundings; the people and energies in our environment
Of course we read self-help books and adopt wellness practices to help with emotional energy
Of course we say no when we mean no; we don’t overcommit
Of course we carve out me time without feeling guilty about it
Of course we keep space in every day for ourselves
Of course we proactively protect our energy
Of course we know when to leave a room to replenish our energy
Of course we understand our own emotions and energy levels
Of course we recognize situations, people, and environments that deplete us
Of course we know how to say “I need…” to convey our needs without blaming others
Of course we prioritize self-care and honor our limits without guilt
Of course we have JOMO (the joy of missing out) way more then the extrovert’s FOMO
Of course we have a self-care practice that strengthens resilience against energy vampires
Of course we listen to our gut feelings about people, places and situations
Of course we know how to ward off internalizing external energies
Of course we envision a protective shield or bubble around us to deflect negative energy
Of course we try to convince everyone how powerfully centering breathwork is
Of course we have learned to detach from others’ emotions and problems
Of course our family understands and respects our empathic sensitivities
Of course we check in to see how we’re doing and adjust our boundaries accordingly
@shariReinhart