In this Sara Solo Show, Sara discusses the workplace gifts and challenges of being an Empath, as defined by Dr. Judith Orloff. She gives examples of ways that Empaths can take on others' emotions and feel them as if they were their own; she discusses how to distinguish which emotions belong to you vs. which feelings you're picking up from others; and she supplies strategies for shielding from and shaking off others' feelings inside and outside of work. Sara discusses:

• Her upcoming Ladies' Self-Love Spa Night at Ladywell's Spa in Greenwood on the evening of Monday, Feb. 3
• The importance of bolstering one's satisfaction level now, even when planning a career transition
• The definition of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)]
• The definition of Empath
• Online tests:
• • Highly Sensitive Person test by Dr. Judith Orloff
  • Empath test
• What it means to feel someone else's feelings
• Why it's harder for Empaths to not care what others think or feel
• Noticing when you feel a feeling that isn't yours
• Strategies for shifting the energy in the moment
• Boundary-setting to shield oneself from triggers
• Tech tips for Empaths
• Self-care strategies to fill one's own cup and create resilience
• • Meditation - Insight Timer App
  • Affirmations - ThinkUp App
  • Yoga - Down Dog App
  • Exercise - 7 Minute Workout App
  • Reading - Audible Audiobooks
  • Journaling - Penzu App
• Book recommendation:
• • The Empath's Survival Guide by Dr. Judith Orloff
• Her upcoming Ladies' Self-Love Spa Night at Ladywell's Spa in Greenwood on the evening of Monday, Feb. 3
• ...and more!

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