Empath UP

06: The two types of numb and how choosing to be numb changes everything


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You know when there’s a lot going on in your life and you just feel TOO much? And because you feel oh-so-very much, you start to become numb -- like a computer that’s got wayyy too much to process so it freezes up or even shuts down.

That’s one type of being numb. But there’s another. And the thing about this second type  of being numb is that it doesn’t just happen to you. You choose it. Like, on purpose!

When there’s a lot of crazy crap going on in your life and you’re completely overdone, choosing to be numb is the single best thing you can do for yourself.

As someone who feels things so deeply, choosing to let yourself feel numb means that you can turn down the volume on everything that’s going on. Which puts you in control. It also takes a ton of pressure off of you so you can do what you need to get through your day. Even with everything that’s going , you can feel a whole lot calmer and more present. 

In this episode we're discussing both types of numbness, how it helps Claire with her job, and why it changes everything.

This is a must-listen. If you’re currently feeling overdone, you need this now. And even if you’re not, you need to listen up so you’re prepared for the next time you do feel overwhelmed and overdone!

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Empath UPBy Cheryl and Claire Hutchinson