5 Steps for Empaths to Take an Emotional Break
By: Elizabeth Else
Tags: 5 Step, Self Care And Self Love, Healing, Empath, Take A Break

Do you feel like your taking on too much of other people's emotions? Do you ever just want to lock yourself away in your house because you can’t get away from other people’s problems?

As Empaths we naturally attract people into our lives that need help, and most of us like to help them. However, in doing that, we take on others' problems, worries, and emotions. In Fact, we take them on so well that we sometimes don’t know what is ours, and what is theirs. We also at times become resentful because we spend more time helping others than we help ourselves.

Two things are for sure. Empaths attract broken people and energy vampires naturally because we are here to help them. But what we forget, who helps us? We cannot help others if we cannot help ourselves. We need to take breaks and reset sometimes, and we should not feel bad for doing it.

I have a few steps that will assist you in taking an easy healthy break, so you can power up and be in tip-top shape. Furthermore, you may even find some of my techniques could help you in the long run. Once you start, you may find that you won’t want to stop.

Step 1: Get yourself some Black Onyx

You can get Black Onyx in jewelry, or you can carry the stone with you at all times. This stone helps protect you from negative energy, helps you deal with intense emotions, and is also known for giving stamina. I have attached a link above for you to see all the benefits this stone can do for you. Once you receive your stone, you need to cleanse it in salt water for 6 hours before you wear it, or use it. You will feel the difference immediately. You will no longer feel other people's negative emotions, and you will only feel yours. I warn you that it can be intense to deal with your emotions at first because most of us have left ours alone for so long. However, it is worth it in the end. You may even want to look into Amathist and Tigers Eye as well, they protect you from those energy Vampires that love to attach themselves to us Empaths.

Step 2: Saltwater baths

Not only do saltwater baths promote self-care, but they also help our bodies heal. Scientifically, saltwater baths help us remove stress and help heal our muscles. Not only that, it is said that saltwater cleanses the body. It will cleanse your body of not only your own emotions waiting to come to the surface, but it will cleanse your body of other people’s emotions clinging to your body, mind, and spirit.

Step 3: Expel your thoughts and emotions through creativity

Regardless of if it is writing, painting, drawing, dancing, or music, you will find a healthy outlet to expel your thoughts and emotions. It not only eases your mind to get those feelings out of your head, but it helps you sort through them to see what you want to keep and what you don't want to keep. Who knows, you may find a hidden talent you didn't know you had.

Step 4: Meditate

It does not matter how you choose to meditate. There are plenty of types of ways you can meditate, and I have attached a link for you to look at the top 9 ways to meditate. Regardless, it helps clear your mind and helps you focus on what you need to do for yourself. Remember, you can only help others if you are intact yourself.

Step 5: Get out into nature and connect with the elements

This can be easier said than done sometimes, but it can give you many benefits. Even if, you put on a nature soundtrack and close your eyes will do wonders for your internal spirit. Personally, I like to get out and just go for a walk to clear my mind. Sometimes that is all you need. If you're at home, you can light a candle and mentally throw your negative thoughts into the flames. Some people swear by that. Personally, I gave the candle technique a try, and it worked for me.

Take care till next time! With lots of love — Liz