What is an "Empath?" - Part 3

In this three-part series, I will share my discoveries of understanding my own empath journey and what the "30 Traits of an Empath" means to me. I have broken this down into three parts so that it is easier to process and understand for yourself.

If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to email me here.

Welcome to the third and final installment of understanding the traits of being an empath.

You can read part one here and part two here.

Being an empath can feel like both a blessing and a curse. It's important to have this understanding of yourself so that you can better set boundaries and live your life more effectively. Having better knowledge about who you are, can also help you to set more improved goals for yourself and live a more fulfilling life!

Below you will find part three of the traits of an empath.

How many more traits can you add to your list?

1. We are not a fan of clutter: This blocks the flow of energy in a space and causes us to feel heavy and weighed down. Not only do we feel energy from other people, we can also feel it from the environment.
2. We are day dreamers: I have always been a daydreamer, drifting off into my own universe quite quickly. This is one trait of an empath that can often be misunderstood and misdiagnosed as a different issue. This can often in validating and leave an empath thinking something is wrong with them.
3. We often find routine, rules, and control very restricting and limiting: We like to feel free and flexible to move through our day with as much ease as possible. Anything that limits our feelings of freedom can feel toxic and debilitating.
4. We are prone to carrying excess weight despite our eating habits: The extra weight we carry is often around our abdominal area, or where we absorb most of our energy into the solar plexus Chakra. This is a form of protection to stop the negative energies from having as much impact.
5. We are excellent listeners: We love to hear other people's stories and learn from them. Through this we feel we can show others that we genuinely care about them and their well-being. We also don't often talk about ourselves much unless we are asked or are around people we trust.
6. We do not tolerate narcissism well: Empaths are very kind and tolerant towards others. The one thing we do notenjoy is being around overly egotistical people who are not considerate of other people’s feelings or views that differ from their own.
7. We feel the days of the week: Energy is all around us and we feel it! I have always said that Tuesdays are typically my "off" days. If something is going to go wrong, it will inevitably be on a Tuesday. You might also get the "Friday feeling, Sunday scaries, or a case of the Mondays." Holidays can feel like the world is smiling down on you; yet workdays can feel heavy and foreboding.
8. We may choose not to buy antiques or secondhand items: Some empaths feel that vintage items carry the energy of the previous owner. They may choose to buy brand new items with no residual energy. This is one of the few traits that I do not feel applies to my empath journey. I love shopping for vintage items such as clothes and records.
9. We may feel we can sense the energy of food: Many empaths are vegan or vegetarian because they can feel the energy of the animal even in death. Some empaths can even sense if the animal suffered and don't want to consume that negative energy.
10. We can appear moody, aloof, or disconnected: Depending on how we feel will depend on what face we choose to present to those around us. we are prone to mood swings. If we feel we have taken on too much, we can appear quiet, withdrawn, and unsociable. we also abhor "being fake" and pretending to be happy. This causes us to withdraw from a conversation or situation very quickly.