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Why You Feel So Much Lately (And What It Really Means)

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In recent years, the world has experienced noticeable shifts in collective energy, mood, and emotional tone. Whenever the emotional climate of the population changes, Empaths tend to feel it in unusual and intense ways. The real challenge, however, is how these shifts influence the behaviour of others and disrupt daily life.

When there is any kind of collective shift, buried emotions often rise to the surface. This can trigger conflict, anger, blame, and general unrest. As an Empath, if you suddenly feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or as though you’re under attack, without any clear personal cause, it may simply be the result of these energetic and psychological changes happening within the masses.

During these times, you may feel detached, almost as if you’re observing life from outside your body. Conversations around you might seem predictable or trivial, and you may wonder why people continue repeating the same patterns or clinging to the same “hamster wheels.” It can feel like watching from the sidelines as others avoid facing their own truths, while anger and distraction seem to dominate everywhere.

Many people are now confronting their long-buried issues, yet resisting the process. Instead of acknowledging their emotions, they may project them outward, onto politics, onto loved ones, or onto whatever target feels safest. This creates a destructive energy that builds and becomes overwhelming for those who are Sensitive.

Observing this chaos from a place of detachment does no harm. But it’s easy to get pulled in and absorb emotional energy that isn’t yours. Because this disruptive energy is so strong, the mind tries to make sense of it. Even when the emotions don’t originate from your own experiences, the mind searches its memory bank for something that matches the feeling.

For example, if you once had a painful disagreement with someone, you may suddenly find yourself revisiting those memories, even if you’ve long since forgiven them. If the mind can’t find a matching memory, it may latch onto something else: a friend’s injustice, a political issue you normally wouldn’t care about, or a minor irritation that suddenly feels enormous.

As Empaths, when we absorb strong emotional energy from others, it can easily trick us into believing it is our own. No matter how self-aware we are, these energies can still catch us off guard.

How You Might Experience Collective Energy Shifts

1. Waking Up Vexed

A common experience is waking up, either in the morning or in the middle of the night, feeling angry or fixated on a past injustice that wasn’t even on your mind before. These thoughts trigger emotional responses, and starting the day in a low mood often attracts more low-energy experiences.

2. Skin Outbreaks

Sudden sores, spots, or itchy patches may appear without explanation. Intense emotional energy can disrupt the body’s natural balance and manifest through the skin.

3. Stomach Troubles

Emotional turbulence often affects digestion, leading to discomfort, bloating, acidity, or changes in bowel movements. You may also crave heavier or sugary foods.

4. Disruptive Thought Patterns

Strong collective energy can trigger repetitive or intrusive thoughts, even in those who usually have calm, steady minds.

5. Feeling Under Attack

People who have avoided self-reflection may now be facing their unresolved issues. Instead of dealing with them, they may lash out, blame others, or project their inner turmoil. If you’re on the receiving end of this, it can feel dark, heavy, and destabilising.

What to Do

If the emotional energy isn’t yours, you don’t need to “fix” it, unless it triggers something unresolved within you. But you do need to clear it from your energy field and redirect your mind. Whether the emotion belongs to you or not, it can still affect your body if you allow it to ignite anger or distress. (And of course, not all physical symptoms are energetic, consult a health professional if issues persist.)

Here are some gentle ways to release overwhelming energy:

1. Calm the Senses

Take a salt bath with essential oils while listening to soft, soothing music. Salt is a powerful energetic cleanser and a wonderful way to end an emotionally heavy day.

2. Distraction

If your mind becomes stuck in destructive thoughts or you feel unfairly attacked, find a healthy distraction. Redirecting your focus withdraws your energy from the emotional trigger.

3. Acceptance

Acknowledge that the energy may not belong to you. Don’t fight it or try to analyse it, simply allow it to pass through.

4. Nurture Yourself

Eat nourishing foods, stay hydrated, exercise, ground yourself, and spend time in nature.
Walking outdoors is one of the best ways to reset your energy. Lying on the grass under a star-filled sky is another powerful cleanser. If you can’t get outside, visualise nature in meditation, it can be just as effective.

5. Forgiveness

It may sound cliché, but holding onto negative emotions harms you more than anyone else. Whether the trigger came from another person or from absorbed collective energy, offering forgiveness, internally and quietly, helps release the emotional charge.

Ultimately, learning to navigate the shifting energy of the people around you is part of “the path.” It requires awareness, discernment, and a steady return to your own centre.

Not everything you feel is yours to carry, and not everything you witness is yours to fix. But nurturing your body and mind will help these transitions run a lot more smoothly, which ultimately can keep you happier and healthier.

Until next time,

Diane.

By Diane Kathrine

Have you ever felt like the world is just too much? Like you’re constantly absorbing other people’s emotions, feeling drained for no reason, or overwhelmed by energy you can’t explain?

You’re not broken. You’re an Empath. And you’re not alone.

7 Secrets of the Sensitive is the ultimate guide for Empaths who are ready to stop struggling and start thriving. This isn’t just another self-help book, it’s a transformational toolkit designed to help you understand your sensitivity, protect your energy, and unlock the incredible power that’s been within you all along.

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Empaths and Comfy Clothes: What it Really Means

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Are you one of those Empaths who can’t wait to get home and change straight into your comfies? As in the moment the door closes, the outside world is shed along with restrictive clothes, and your body finally exhales.

Or do you tend to stay in your working clothes all evening?

The reason I’m writing about this today is because I genuinely found it amusing that putting comfy clothes on the moment of getting home isn’t something everyone does. It came up casually, almost in passing, and I realised that what feels completely natural to me, and to many  Empaths, is something others don’t even think about.

Some people stay in their work clothes all evening, move straight from the day into the night, and never feel the need to mark that transition at all.

For many Empaths, that idea feels almost foreign. Clothing isn’t just practical; it’s energetic. There’s a clear difference between what we wear to face the world and what we need to feel safe, grounded, and restored.

Changing clothes can be how we consciously separate external demands from personal space. It’s a way of saying, this part of the day is over now.

If you come home and immediately change into something soft, loose, and comfortable, it’s rarely just about clothes. It’s a ritual. A transition. A quiet signal to the nervous system that it is finally safe to exhale.

As I’m sure you’re more than aware, for Empaths, the outer world can be demanding, stimulating, and emotionally loud. Throughout the day, we absorb far more than most, energies, moods, unspoken tensions. Changing into comfortable clothing is one of the ways we consciously reclaim ourselves. It helps us to re-establish a sense of control over our environment and our body.

In a world where so much feels external and unpredictable, this simple act brings grounding, familiarity, and calm.

It also shows that we know how to unwind. Empaths understand that carrying the entire day into the night is a fast route to burnout. Comfort allows us to gently release the weight of what we’ve held, rather than pushing through exhaustion. By changing, we’re not “switching off,” we’re restoring our energy so we can meet the next day with presence and clarity.

There is also a strong boundary at play. Cozy clothes are a quiet declaration that we have clocked out. Home is not an extension of productivity or obligation; it is a personal sanctuary. This ability to separate professional life from personal life is not idleness, it is emotional intelligence.

As Empaths, we are natural creators of safe spaces, and home is where that instinct comes alive. Soft clothing contributes to an atmosphere of comfort, warmth, and serenity. It reinforces the idea that this is a place free from performance, judgment, or expectation. Here, we can simply be.

This habit also speaks to deep emotional awareness. We are attuned to our bodies and our inner state. We notice when tension needs releasing, when the nervous system is overstimulated, and when rest is required. Rather than ignoring these signals, we respond to them. That is self-respect in action.

When balanced, towards ourselves, choosing comfort can almost be like an act of kindness. It reflects a belief that rest is valuable and that softness is not weakness.

There is also a quiet appreciation for simple pleasures. Loose fabrics, warmth, ease, these small comforts bring genuine contentment. We don’t need excess to feel fulfilled; we find joy in feeling at peace.

When we learn how to “come home,” truly “come home,” we will also discover how to care, restore, and sustain our energy in a world that often asks us to give far more than we receive.

I find it interesting how instinctive it becomes for Sensitive people to find comfort in all areas of life. We don’t analyse it or label it as self-care; we just do it. Our bodies know when they’ve had enough stimulation, enough holding, enough giving. Slipping into something soft becomes a small but powerful act of self-regulation.

While every Sensitive person experiences the world differently, most will discover their need to decompress. And this explains why comfort, ritual, and softness matter so much to us.

In noticing this difference, I was reminded that what might look insignificant on the surface often speaks volumes about how deeply someone feels, processes, and protects their energy. And sometimes, the smallest habits reveal the greatest self-awareness. Even if that is something as simple as choosing comfy clothes.

Until next time.

Diane.

START ON THE RIGHT FOOTING: A Gentle Return to Balance for the Year Ahead

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Happy New Year.
So here we are, standing at the start of another year. There’s something special about this moment. A sense of possibility. As Empaths, we often arrive at a new year carrying far more than we realise: emotions absorbed, lessons learned, energy spent caring, giving, holding space. The turning of the year offers us an invitation, not to reinvent ourselves, but to return to ourselves.

It’s easy to feel pressure. Pressure to set grand goals, make sweeping changes, or promise to be “better” in ways that don’t always match who we truly are. For Sensitive souls, that kind of approach can feel overwhelming and misaligned.

So, today, I want to share with you a list of to-dos that always help me start the year on the right footing. They aren’t resolutions, rules, or expectations to live up to. They’re reminders. Anchors. Ways of being that bring me back into balance when life starts pulling me in too many directions.

Because it really is so easy to get caught up in the rat race of life, the constant doing, the noise, the comparison, the emotional demands placed on us from every angle. As Empaths, we feel this more intensely than most. In the rush to keep up, we often let go of the very practices that keep us grounded, protected, and emotionally well. We forget to listen inwardly. We override our intuition. We give more than we have, while quietly running on empty.

These reminders aren’t about perfection. They’re about alignment. They help me reconnect with my energy, my values, and my sense of inner calm. Some of them I revisit daily. Others gently resurface when I need them most. All of them support a more balanced, conscious, and compassionate way of living as an Empath.

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The Empath’s Guide to Not Losing It at Christmas

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It’s creeping up again… that time of year that some people adore and others quietly dread… Christmas!

For many, the festive season is pure magic. But in the past, December was one of my trickiest months.

As a child, and well into my twenties, I was Christmas‑obsessed. I loved every sparkle and song. But as the years rolled on, something shifted. December started to feel heavier, harder to navigate, and strangely draining.

Like clockwork, every year around late November, my mood dipped and my energy plummeted. I’d feel foggy, tense, almost like I was coming down with something. Then, as if by magic, around December 28th… I’d bounce back.

I blamed everything: work stress, too many nights out, winter darkness, lack of exercise, too much sugar, too much wine, you name it, I pinned it on that.

I tried everything to make December easier: changing my diet, cutting out alcohol, exercising more, taking sunshine breaks… but nothing shifted that December slump.

And then it hit me, the problem wasn’t my energy at all.

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Owning Your Sensitivity: From “Curse” to Superpower

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One of the biggest turning points for us as Empaths is when we realize that our sensitivity is not something to “fix” or fight against, it’s a gift to both own and embrace. But also it is something we have to work with.

I know that many of us, go through times when we see our ability to feel so deeply as a curse, especially when the emotions of others leave us anxious, exhausted, or confused about what is truly ours.

At its heart, being an Empath means experiencing the emotions and energies of others as if they were our own. It’s more than just sensing a mood shift or reading someone’s body language, it’s a deep, instinctual knowing.

An Empath can feel when someone is anxious, angry, or weighed down by sadness without a word being spoken.

When a Gift Feels Like a Burden

While some Empaths do come to view this heightened emotional awareness as a powerful gift, others continue to struggle with it, especially when they’re carrying their own emotional or physical imbalances.

And this is when many Empaths label their sensitivity as a curse rather than a blessing. However, with time, self-awareness, and healing, this gift can become a source of strength and wisdom.

A Birthright That Feels Natural

Many Empaths spend years unaware of their gift. Because this ability to feel others so deeply is innate, they assume it’s something everyone experiences. They don’t question why they “just know” when someone is upset or why certain places leave them feeling drained or anxious.

This sensitivity isn’t something Empaths force or practice, it’s simply a birthright, an inherent part of their nature. Once we awaken to this truth, everything changes. We often begin to understand that what sets us apart is not a weakness but a unique strength that allows us to connect, heal, and guide others in profound ways.

Stop Fighting What Makes You Powerful

However, there are too many Empaths, who spend years trying to toughen up or dull their sensitivity, believing life would be easier if they didn’t feel so much, and yes, I was probably one of them. But the more we fight our nature, the more drained and disconnected we feel.

Our sensitivity allows us to connect deeply, sense truth beyond words, and see the world through a lens that others can’t. The goal isn’t to shut this off, it’s to learn how to work with it.

Stepping into your Empath power begins with emotional ownership. So, if you have been struggling, here’s how to start:

Know What’s Yours and What’s Not:

Pause throughout the day and ask yourself, “Is this feeling mine or someone else’s?” Simply naming this distinction shifts your energy and stops you from internalizing emotions that don’t belong to you.

Create Healthy Boundaries:

Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re filters. By saying “no” when something feels wrong, limiting time in draining environments, and surrounding yourself with supportive energy, you respect your sensitivity instead of resenting it.

Emotions are meant to move. Don’t bottle them up or judge yourself for feeling “too much.” Letting emotions flow through breathwork, movement, journaling, or meditation prevents energetic build-up and restores your balance.

Empath empowerment is about transformation, not turning sensitivity down, but turning yourself up.

When you embrace your nature fully, you stop living as a sponge for everyone else’s pain and start becoming a lighthouse, shining brightly, and helping guide others home to themselves.

Before we go any further, I should point out that if you are physically out of balance, if you are suffering with any type of autoimmune condition, diagnosed or undiagnosed, if you suffer with food intolerances or you are living a lifestyle that is not conducive to your health and happiness, any of those can impact how you show up in the world and thus how you experience life as an Empath. In other words, you will find it a lot harder to find emotional stability, and you will probably not enjoy Empath life.

Bearing that all in mind let’s take a look at ways to start owning your sensitivity.

5 Steps to Start Owning Your Sensitivity Today

One: Acknowledge That Your Feelings Are Valid

Stop apologizing for feeling “too much.” Your emotions are not weaknesses; they’re messages and signals. Instead of trying to suppress them, try saying:

“My feelings are here to guide me.”

Simply acknowledging your emotions helps you take ownership of them rather than feeling victimized by them.

Two: Ground Your Energy Daily

Sensitivity feels overwhelming when you’re ungrounded. Incorporate grounding rituals into your routine, walk barefoot on the earth, spend time in nature, meditate with deep breathing, or visualize roots growing from your feet into the ground. Even 5 minutes a day can help you feel anchored and calm. See this post for more.

Three: Set Energetic Boundaries

Learn to protect your energy without shutting down your heart. Visualization tools (like imagining a protective bubble of light around you) can be powerful, as can saying “no” when something feels wrong. Boundaries allow you to accept your sensitivity while keeping yourself safe from emotional overload.

Four: Practice Emotional Release

Empaths absorb a lot, and emotions can get stuck if not released. Use tools like movement, breathwork, or power poses to clear your energy (See this post for more ways). Letting emotions flow prevents you from carrying energy that isn’t yours and helps you return to centre.

Five: Keep Your Mind Calm

Your empathy is a gift that allows you to connect deeply, intuitively guide others, and see truths for what they are. However, overactive thoughts can be destructive to a creative Empath mind. And your thoughts can be heavily influenced by the energy of your external world. Each time you find your thoughts going into overdrive or becoming somewhat toxic, pause and reframe them by repeating a mantra such as: “I am safe. I am strong. This moment will pass.”

These five steps are simple but powerful. Practiced daily, they’ll help you move from feeling overwhelmed and burdened to feeling empowered and aligned.

Hope this helps on your journey.

Until next time, stay happy and healthy.

Diane.

©Diane Kathrine

Sip the Sun: Why Solarised Water Might Be the Glow-Up Your Routine Needs

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Following on from my last post about the benefits of water, today I want to dive deeper, and discuss the benefits of solarised water.

You may already be aware that I am a full-on advocate of daylighting. Every morning, without fail, I go outside and soak up the morning’s first light. And I feel the benefits.

It makes sense that if our body’s get so much benefit from natural light our drinking water would also. After all, we are just “big bags of salty water.”

I first tried water solarising over 20 years ago, after studying colour and crystal therapy (see more here).

When I drink solarised water, I find it to be cleaner, lighter and more energising than standard filtered water. You can tell something special has taken place within the water’s structure.

So, What Is Solarised Water?

It’s exactly what it sounds like: water that’s been left out in the sun, or daylight, to absorb solar energy. Traditionally, this is done in coloured glass bottles (a form of colour therapy) to add another layer of healing intention. The practice comes from Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine.

Origins in Ayurveda

Ayurvedic texts dating back thousands of years emphasize the healing power of the sun (Surya) as a source of prana (life force).

Water exposed to sunlight was believed to absorb this energy, transforming it into “living water” that could balance the body’s doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). See this post on discovering your dosha type

This practice is part of Surya Chikitsa, or solar therapy, which includes sunbathing, sun salutations (Surya Namaskar), and consuming sun-charged water.

In modern times, it’s found a place in holistic health scenes, blending beautifully with chromotherapy and mindfulness practices (chromotherapy is based on the idea that each colour has a specific frequency and energy that can affect the body and mind in different ways.)

The Benefits

It has to be said that modern science hasn’t caught up with the following claims. But here’s what advocates of solarised water say it can do:

  • Energise the body: Many people report feeling refreshed and uplifted after drinking solarised water, especially when it’s charged in the morning sun.
  • Support digestion: Ayurvedic traditions often link Surya Jal with digestive fire (Agni), drinking it is believed to help with bloating and acidity.
  • Encourage detoxification: With its soothing, restorative energy, solarised water is thought to promote cellular health and flush out toxins.
  • Balance emotional energy: Depending on the colour of the glass bottle you use, it’s said to gently tune your emotional and mental state.

Bonus: There’s some scientific backing when it comes to sunlight’s ability to purify water. Solar disinfection (SODIS) is used in parts of the world where clean water access is limited, UV rays kill bacteria when water is exposed to sunlight for a few hours.

Chromotherapy Meets Hydration

One of the best parts? You can choose your bottle based on how you want to feel:

Bottle ColourEffects
🔴 RedStimulates energy, circulation, and passion
🟠 OrangeBoosts creativity and enthusiasm
🟡 YellowEnhances focus, digestion, and optimism
🟢 GreenBalances emotions, promotes healing and harmony
🔵 BlueCalms the mind, reduces stress and inflammation
🟣 VioletSupports spiritual awareness and intuition

How to Make Solarised Water

Ready to brew your first batch of sunshine? Here’s your how-to:

  1. Choose Your Bottle Use a clean glass bottle, coloured glass if wanting the colour benefits. Make sure it’s food-grade and non-toxic. Avoid plastic.
  2. Fill It with Water Use clean, filtered, or spring water for best results.
  3. Let It Sunbathe Place the bottle in direct sunlight for 1–4 hours. Morning sunlight is gentle and lovely, but any bright day works. Just don’t leave it out too long in extreme heat.
  4. Store and Sip Drink the water the same day for maximum freshness. You can store it in a cool place or refrigerate it, depending on your preference.

Optional extra: whisper a positive intention or affirmation to your water before placing it in the sun. It’s a small moment of mindfulness that adds to the ritual.

Why You Should Soak Up the Sun Too

Solarised water isn’t the only thing that benefits from a little sunshine, you do too. Here’s why stepping into daylight is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind:

Benefits of Daylight Exposure

  • Regulates your circadian rhythm, helping you sleep better and feel more alert during the day.
  • Boosts mood by increasing serotonin levels, nature’s own antidepressant.
  • Supports vitamin D production, which is essential for bone health, immune function, and hormone balance.
  • Improves cognitive function, including memory, focus, and decision-making.
  • Strengthens immunity by energising T-cells and reducing inflammation.

Even 15–30 minutes of morning light can make a big difference. So, while your water’s soaking up rays, why not join it?

The Infrared Advantage

Sunlight doesn’t just give us visible light—it also delivers infrared light, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. This invisible light has some pretty amazing effects:

  • Boosts circulation and helps oxygenate tissues.
  • Reduces inflammation and supports muscle recovery.
  • Stimulates mitochondrial function, increasing cellular energy (ATP) and promoting healing.
  • Enhances skin health and may even support detoxification through gentle sweating.

This is the same principle behind infrared saunas and red-light therapy, but the sun gives it to you for free. Just remember to enjoy it responsibly and avoid overexposure.

Finally

There’s something lovely and grounding about solarised water. And hey, if all you get out of it is a reason to drink more water, step into the sunshine, and feel a little more connected to nature, isn’t that already a win?

Until next time, stay happy and healthy.

Diane.

©DianeKathrine

Harnessing Crystal Energy for Empaths

5 Quick Hacks to Calm Your Nervous System

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Did you know that irritability is one of the first signs that your nervous system is dysregulated?

Makes sense for those of us who are naturally laid back.

I know I can get irritable if I’ve experienced too much stress or if I’ve picked up too much emotional energy. But I also get ‘the prickly wobbles’ when a certain food does not agree with my body.

The point is, we all need to give our nervous system a break from time to time. Yet with hectic lives, finding time for ourselves can sometimes feel like an impossibility.

So, today I present you with five 5-minute hacks that are aimed at quickly calming your nerves and thus giving the old nervous system a break.

A Guide to the Empath Awakening

Before I get to that, I should probably give you a brief nervous system overview:

The nervous system plays a crucial role in coordinating and regulating our bodily functions.

It consists of two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which encompasses all the nerves outside the CNS.

The nervous system is responsible for functions such as memory, learning, and emotional regulation.

So, yes, pretty important for us Empaths to keep on top of it.

If we don’t work to maintain the health of the nervous system it can impact our overall well-being and quality of life. It can also make Empath life more difficult.

YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM WILL ALWAYS CHOOSE FAMILIAR CHAOS OVER UNFAMILIAR PEACE UNTIL YOU LEARN

TO HEAL DIFFERENTLY.

– MELISSA BLYNN

Taking intentional breaks allows the nervous system to recuperate, reducing stress levels and helping to prevent burnout, which can also help restore balance.

This not only enhances mental clarity but also improves our mood and emotional regulation. (meaning we can better control those pesky emotions).

I must add, before I get to the hacks, that the absolute best way I have found to quickly balance my nervous system is by having a regular short yoga practice that is heavily focused on my breath. Without the breath focus, yoga simply becomes a form of gymnastics.

Not to say there’s anything wrong with gymnastics, but it doesn’t have the same recuperative benefits.

That said, I know not everyone practices yoga, and as time is often short, we still need quick ways to reset.

And that’s what I hope to offer with these quick hacks.

1. Practice Deep Breathing

A really easy one to try is the 4-count breath.

Inhale for 4 seconds, hold the breath for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold the breath again for 4 seconds. Then repeat for as long as feels good. A few minutes is normally enough.

When you inhale allow your belly to fill up like a balloon. I find this really helps with relaxation.

Breathing Techniques to Empower the Empath Mind

I also find the breath retention part particularly good for letting go of internal stress and returning calm

2. Take a Power Walk

A short 5-minute brisk walk can do wonders for resetting your nervous system. Round the block or even on the spot.

It is a good idea, with your walk, to try and get yourself a little breathless. It helps shed the stress.

3. Listen to Music

Pop your earphones in and listen to one of your favourite songs. Even better, sing or hum along (I find singing or humming in public places really helps to ‘blast away’ the emotions of others).

Music can release those feel-good hormones that help melt away the stresses of your day. Putting your earphones just makes the experience more immersive.

4. Have a Snack

Ever suffered from being hangry? This is a sign of having low blood sugar and nervous system dysregulation.

By having a snack containing protein and fat (not sugar), it can help stabilise your blood sugar.

Even better if you follow this with a brisk power walk.

5. Hydrate

This may seem like an odd one, but often when we are stressed, we are also dehydrated.

When the internal workings of our body are doing more than usual, by being stressed, it can lead to dehydration.

Understanding the Empath Experience: Insights and Solutions

By glugging down plenty of clean mineralized water, it can really have an uplifting cleansing effect. Adding in a slice of lemon also helps, because stress depletes vitamin C.

So, there you go, 5 quick ways to give your nervous system a well-deserved break.

Have you tried any of the above? Did you find them helpful?

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Ok, that’s it for today.

I hope everything is keeping fabulous in your world.

Until next time.

Diane

©DianeKathrine

Empath Intuition and How to Develop It

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Having strong intuition, we can trust, is so beneficial when navigating the turbulent journey of Empath life. Luckily, Empaths are born with a powerful sense of awareness which we can continue to build over the course of our lives.

When it comes to making life-decisions, tuning into our intuition and developing it saves us a lot of unnecessary difficulties. It guides us towards the right path, prevents us from making poor choices and keeps us away from those who would do us harm.

Our intuition also helps explain life’s complexities and gives greater understanding of why we are here and what our purpose is.

Each of us is important and unique, and the paths we walk are individual to us.

In the early stages of discovering our Empath ways we might need suggestions to point us in the right direction. But in the grander scheme, the best person to guide us to uncover our true path is our self.

Developing intuition gives you the ability to hear your quiet guiding voice, and not the ego’s, which can then guide you towards the path that is right for you. Continue reading →

Why are So Many Empaths Experiencing Information Overload?

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As I’m sure you are no doubt aware, Empaths are incredibly susceptible to suffering information overload. And one thing you may have been noticing lately is feeling like you’re taking on too much, both from information and from energy.

The question is, why is this happening?

Before I get to that, I should probably explain what I mean when I say information overload. It could be anything from picking up on too much stressed emotional energy, or it could be being bombarded with electrical frequencies (AKA EMF), or experiencing informational overload from sources such as news channels, papers, and online social media. But that’s not all. Continue reading →

HOW RED JASPER CAN HELP AN EMPATH

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The trait that truly defines an Empath is feeling the emotions that belong to others. Yet, there is so much more to them.

Empaths are complex. They are enigmatic, yet often misunderstood. Their life story is generally a collection of unusual experiences that sets them apart from others.

Deep down, most Empaths feels they are here to do something important and make a difference; but being in a constant battle with their sensitivities and strong emotions it often holds them back, and this is an area where crystals can help.

Crystals are not only protective but also empowering, they help ‘block’ the negative or unwanted energy of the world and can help balance heightened sensitivities.

Crystals offer defence from all types of negative or unstable energy. They also have the ability to speed up the Auric field, which guards an Empath from the overpowering emotions of others, especially the negative energy. Continue reading →

Healing as an Empath: Understanding Your Limbic System

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Have you tried doing many different things to heal as an Empath, but you still find yourself suffering with ailment after ailment?

Or do you find you are not dealing with any type of stress?

If you answered yes, you are certainly not alone. Many Empaths are constantly working on their mind body and spirit, in the aim to find balance, but still struggle both with being a human, and with being an Empath.

As I always say, we are all different. What one person needs to heal is not what another needs. Even if we have identical symptoms, it doesn’t mean we need the same healing modality. For one Empath, using crystals to heal was enough, for another a change of diet worked. But some Empaths try literally everything to find balance, and still struggle with issues either physically, mentally or spiritually.

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will probably already know that I like to address the many different issues that can weaken us as Empaths. Because, in this world, there are many. Continue reading →

IS THIS AN EMPATH THING? OR SOMETHING ELSE?

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One of the problems with being an Empath, is some of our traits can cause an issue for our health and wellbeing.

For example, if we have spent a day in a certain place, where perhaps there are a lot of people around, and we feel tired, down or anxious, we may automatically assume that we have been peopled.

But not every ailment of the mind and body has been caused by our Empath traits.

There’s a chance it could be caused by something entirely different. Something you may not have given much thought to. Continue reading →

SET YOURSELF FREE FROM EMPATH INSECURITIES

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Although it often doesn’t feel like it, we are currently living in some incredible times.

Times where we can move into our own authority and start living the empowered existence that we were meant to live.

However, as nice as it is to think we can sit back and watch as our lives become magically transformed, in these times of change, we still have to put in some work, if we want to see positive changes that last.

And yes, we always have obstacles to overcome in the process.

One of those being facing the insecurities that have been triggered by our Empath traits. Continue reading →

The Incredible Way Nature Can Heal An Empath Of Emotional Toxicity

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You may have heard the term emotional toxicity, but didn’t really know what it entailed or whether it applied to you or not.

So, in today’s post, I will walk you through some of the symptoms and then discuss how spending time in Nature offers natural incredible healing.

When we become emotionally toxic, it is most often caused by either having experienced a stressful event, from having a diet and lifestyle that does not agree with us, or even from contaminants in our environments or WIFI.

On top of that, as Empaths, we can also experience emotional toxicity by experiencing or absorbing too many negative emotions.

When we become overwhelmed with emotions, whether they be ours or those we lift from others, the ability to properly filter our feelings becomes compromised. Our insecurities resurface and we often become vulnerable and emotionally intoxicated.

Here are some other ways we can be affected by emotional toxicity:

Signs of Being Emotionally Toxic

1.  We don’t feel ourself

This is the biggest sign we are emotionally toxic; not feeling like our usual self. Its almost as if our energy is stagnant and sludgy, and we lack the energy to find ways to snap ourselves out of it.

2. We lack motivation

If we become lethargic in both our body and mind, and don’t feel like trying anything new, this could be another sign of emotional toxicity. Especially if you once considered yourself as a bit of a go-getter. When our vitality diminishes, it becomes an effort to make decisions or to stay on top of everyday tasks.  Continue reading →

11 CALMING & HEALING TEAS FOR AN EMPATH

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As you know, here on my blog, I like to write articles about how to make life easier for an Empath, and how to combat the emotions they often have to deal with.

One of those ways is by sipping a lovely cup of healing char.

Teas that calm your soul and soothe your emotions have so many benefits for an Empath.

Because, let’s face it, one problem that comes with Empath life is having heightened or erratic emotions. (Especially after what we’ve all been through these past years.)

Heightened emotions can lead to all sorts of health issues, especially of the adrenal glands (endocrine glands that produce the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol).

When the adrenals get overactivated, by too much stress, it can cause a whole host of mental and physical problems, as well as autoimmune conditions…

Increased cortisol can also lead to weight gain (hello pot belly), without you having to overeat. Which is made all the worse worse if you drink coffee with caffeine.

So, anything we can do to help soothe our emotions, naturally, is a big bonus for all-round wellbeing (and for our waistline). And this is where herbal teas come in…

Nature gave us many of the things we need to heal, or find calm in life, in the way of herbs and spices. Too often, when on the hunt for a ‘quick-fix’, we overlook these powerful healers.

Drinking more herbal tea not only increases your water intake (water being another great one for soothing emotions), but it gives you the healing benefits of the herbal infusion at the same time.

My Choice

Although I am about to share 11 exceptional soothing teas, I have two favourites: Continue reading →