ONE MASSIVE PART OF MY PERSONALITY I RUN FROM - my empathy.

It sounds kinda silly to be frightened of something that is supposed to [and, indeed DOES] bring about deep, passionate, purposeful connections with people, animals and situations. 

But it can get incredibly painful - absorbing EVERYONE'S emotions, not always being capable of working out which feelings actually belong to me...

I also attempt to problem solve, whether I'm asked to or not - that's led to a few 'heated discussions' over the years...

These things convinced me that I didn't WANT to be an empath, that I needed to run as fast and far as possible from this godforsaken 'skill'.

My coach and I have touched on this a number of times over the last few years, but it's only in the last month or so that I've honestly made a commitment to accept this as a part of me.

It feels bizarre to embrace something that doesn't have scientific explanation. I'm ever the skeptic about woo-woo...

In today's podcast, I'm sharing the pros and cons of being someone who just can't connect on a shallow level!

Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps)

Workbook on Self-Talk- FREE!  

Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE!

Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing

Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing

Wilde About Wellbeing website