4 Tips to Help Empaths Survive the Festive Season

Compassion, positive affirmation, self-care!

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According to stats from the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of the population speak of an increase in their stress levels at holiday time. This is especially true for the highly sensitive and intuitive empath!

With the holiday season upon us, here are 4 tips to help you not only survive but thrive during the holidays.

1. Say no! This is one of the most powerful words in the English language. When you say the word NO you are letting your mind and body know that you are making a commitment to protect your precious energy. Empaths tend to be too generous by nature. Stop this drain of energy and make a commitment to self-care.
2. Give yourself permission to leave! If you are somewhere you do not want to be, give yourself the permission to leave. Whether it be at a grocery store or clothing store, leave your cart, tell the clerk how you are feeling and just get out. This is true for your social events. If you find yourself surrounded by narcissistic people or energy vampires, grant yourself permission to leave. Go outside, take some deep breathes and decide your course of action. If you…