Empath Burnout: When Feeling Too Much Becomes Too Heavy

Empathy burnout affects individuals, particularly those with hyper empathy, which is heightened sensitivity to others’ emotions. This can lead to emotional exhaustion and disconnection from one’s feelings. It’s crucial for hyper empaths to establish boundaries and practice self-care to mitigate emotional overload, fostering balance while maintaining meaningful connections.

Nothing About My Growth Was Pretty: Long Post

The journey of personal growth is often misrepresented as glamorous, yet it is frequently messy and painful. True healing involves confronting deep-seated traumas, cutting toxic ties, and navigating emotions. This process is filled with breakdowns, vulnerability, and ultimately, resilience, leading to authentic self-discovery and empowerment through embracing discomfort and celebrating progress.

The Art of Detachment.

Detachment is the practice of prioritizing personal well-being while allowing others to take responsibility for their actions. It fosters self-respect, clarity in relationships, and freedom from anxiety by relinquishing control over outcomes. Embracing detachment encourages genuine connections and personal growth, leading to healthier, more fulfilling relationships without unrealistic expectations.

A letter to myself, as a reminder.

The letter reflects on the author’s journey towards understanding their need for control stemming from past vulnerabilities. It emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and finding balance between control and spontaneity. Through self-compassion and spiritual practices, the author learns to navigate emotions, cultivate resilience, and honor their personal growth and authenticity.

The ADHD/Brain Fog Struggle

The past couple of days since coming back from vacation having been hella wonky with my ADD\ADHD-Type C. I feel like we needed another week to fully reset. I am still very disjointed in my thoughts and how I am going about writing this would make most of you cringe!

LOL!!! Seriously though, I am writing a paragraph, skipping around thought wise, all while meme searching, and watching an episode of a show. If I stop one of these things I do not think I would be able to complete this post as needed.

Balance in Life: Not everything needs your energy.

Finding your balance: Sometimes that is easier said than done.

What exactly does it mean to find one’s balance? ? Balance refers to evenly distributing things in your life. It means having enough time for school, work, family, and community. And while having balance in your life is definitely a good thing, it might be even better to strive for balance in your health.