Grounding is one of the most important things Empaths need to learn in order to control their emotions and protect themselves.
For Empaths and Sensitives, in these trying times, it is a challenge for us to stay grounded as we are constantly bombarded with a real mix of negative and external emotions.
Empaths can’t help being understanding, giving, and more aware. It comes naturally for them to feel everything, even if they don’t want to.
An Empath will always be there for you—a shoulder to cry on, a confidant—but this is also incredibly draining for them, as they find it hard to say no.
6 Important Grounding Tips for Empaths and Highly Sensitive People
If you are an empath and looking for ways to cope, here are some grounding tips to help you ‘control’ your gift and not resent it.
6. Creating a shield
As an empath, it is important to protect yourself. This is an exercise you should do as often as possible. Imagine a shield of energy around your physical body (choosing a specific color may help), and then imagine a flowing, moving, and energetic protective layer around you. You are not trying to lock yourself into a box, so keep your shield flexible and only allow what you want in.
Once your shield is in place, visualize that the center of your being is a little light. Focus on this internal light, or fire.
Every one of your senses. Be aware of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. After trying this alone, practice it around others. Try switching your awareness from your outside environment back to yourself, your flame, and then back again. Take note of how each feels different.
5. Quiet time
Take many small breaks throughout the day; you need that fresh air, a relaxing walk, and a relaxing stretch. These breaks will help reduce the excessive stimulation of being around people.
4. Meditate daily
More than anyone, you need to stay grounded and centered. Practice guerilla meditation. To counter emotional overload, act fast and meditate for a few minutes. This centers your energy, so you don’t take it from others.
3. Smudging
Smudging yourself is good, whether you are an empath or not.
Smudging yourself, your home, and even your place of work on a regular basis will help you get rid of other people’s energy and influence around you. Sage, copal, frankincense, Nag Champa, and Palo Santo are all recommended.
2. Say NO and set boundaries
Saying no can be very difficult for an empath, but it’s incredibly important that you say no when someone asks too much of you. You don’t have to explain it to them; just be polite and firm.
If you feel overwhelmed in crowded situations, eating a high-protein meal can help, and you should stay as far out of the crowd as possible, not right in the middle!
Don’t feel like you have to say yes to your friends either; if you don’t feel like going out or if you want to leave early, don’t feel guilty about it.
1. Find an energy practitioner
Find someone you feel comfortable with. Each energy practitioner has his or her own set of unique skills and talents, so you have to look around for what it is that your particular energy needs.
