3 Pitfalls Empaths can avoid while staying fit during this Pandemic
Hey loves. If you identify as an empath, you have surely been feeling some of the pain & chaos humanity is going through during this challenging time. I know I sure have.
Here are 3 pitfalls I have been seeing myself & other empaths dealing with, paired with solutions that have been helping. 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽
1️⃣Feeling guilty for not doing more.
Some people seem to high-energy right now, pushing forward on new side hustles, offering their services for free & supporting a ton of ppl in need, picking up new hobbies, learning new languages, etc. Meantime you’re left scratching your head wondering 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽
“Why does everyone have so much more energy than I do? I am not motivated to do any of that. I must be a bad person/selfish/lazy/etc.”
⭐️SOLUTION⭐️ No, you’re not. Rather, your energy level may be matching the fatigue of others & of the planet as a whole right now.
The pull to stop so much DOING, & focus more on your BEING may be pulling at you more than most. Don’t judge yourself for feeling this way. Instead, ask yourself this 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽
“What could I create (does not have to be anything big) so by the end of this pandemic I feel accomplished?
This will inject you with more energy, envisioning your bright future after all this is over, instead of draining you the way feeling guilty tends to.
Getting fit can be one of the most chill, no-big-deal goals to set right now. Set aside 30 minutes a day to do a home workout or a relaxing yoga sequence on YouTube, focus on drinking lots of water, eating lots of fresh produce, & getting lots of quality sleep.
These small but significant self-care acts will compound themselves over the next 60-90 days, & you’ll end up on the other side of this thing feeling like a whole new person ☀️
2️⃣The comparison game.
There are SO many INCREDIBLE men & women right now on the front lines working around the clock.
There are other incredible parents home-schooling their children, warding off cabin fever, & still working remotely full-time.
Some families are caring for their elderly or sick relatives. Some families are caring for their elderly or sick relatives & doing their very best to sanitize everything & everyone coming in & out of the house.
Still others are donating money, groceries & face masks to support those who need these resources most.
If you don’t fit into one of these categories it can be hard not to compare yourself to them. 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽
“What do I have to complain about? People are dealing with so much more hardship than I am. Why am I barely able to get out of bed? What excuse do I have compared to these other folks?”
⭐️SOLUTION⭐️ Give yourself grace. You are a sensitive soul, and you are FEELING the times. It is really intense & what you feel is real. It may seem counterintuitive, but you can help by taking care of yourself.
Go fill your cup – Take a bath. Read a good book. Paint your nails. Go for a run. Soak in some sunshine.
& stop thinking that you are not worthy of these things because your life isn’t that bad. Comparing yourself to other drains your energy SO MUCH. We need you vibrating at your highest & staying to hold the field for others who are suffering.
⭐️ PART 2 SOLUTION⭐️ Because empaths often feel best when they are in service to others, try doing one small act to help someone else. It does not have to be big.
Remember, you cannot save the whole world. One act of kindness can truly go a long way.
Deliver groceries to one elderly neighbor. Donate $15 to a local small business that is suffering. Drop off lunch for a few overworked medical staff members.
Then go reward yourself for being the amazing, thoughtful human that you are by doing some self-care act that you enjoy. (That last step is really important, don’t leave that one off. ❤️☺️
3️⃣Sacrificing your self-care time for others.
This is a big one because empaths often tend to also be people-pleasers. We feel so much of what others are feeling around us so we prioritize other people’s happiness, to the detriment of our own health at times.
⭐️SOLUTION⭐️ Make your workout time, sleep & other self-care time non-negotiable. Yes, still hold space for others, of course. But you will not be as sharp or effective if you are giving from a half-full or even empty cup. Your needs are not less important than others. Also, no one is going to take care of you except for you.
So if a friend calls in the middle of your workout & wants to talk about her anxiety, let her know how important she is to you & that she deserves your full attention, & call her back in 30 min, after you finish your workout and shower.
I hope this was supportive. Stay strong, healthy and safe out there tender souls. Love you. ❤️