How empaths can reduce energy drain in public

When you have the ability to experience other people’s emotions, physical sensations and sometimes even thoughts as your own, it can be easy to become drained and depleted by social interactions.

Our tendency becomes to avoid being in public like the plague.

Yet because we feel a strong heart connection to others, we need positive interaction as much as the next person.

My coaching clients often share, it’s easier to maintain a high level of energy when alone; the struggle comes when you venture out into mixed company.

If not fully aware, you may be bombarded from all directions by intense energies. You attempt to be perky and sociable, while at the same time, you’re slowly being drained.

Because being a complete hermit is really not an option, even though most of us secretly, or not so secretly would prefer that, here are several easy tools you can use to manage your personal energy field when venturing out in public:

First, be honest with yourself about your tolerance. Based on past experiences, how long can you be out before you begin to fade? Plan for an hour less than your tolerance, it’s not necessary to push yourself to the max, but instead, leave some reserves in your tank.