Moving through life, you’ve likely become more aware of the importance of protecting your own energy.
What does protecting your energy mean? It means choosing relationships and experiences that honor you and setting boundaries to minimize those that don’t serve you.
Earlier in life, I found myself frustrated that people would choose to show up, spew negativity my way, and then move on, leaving me feeling off kilter. What I didn’t realize was that it was my responsibility, especially as an empath, to protect my energy instead of absorbing the energy of those around me.
I began to notice that when I placed myself in unhealthy situations or forgot to establish my energetic and physical boundaries, my own light would dim. I’d find myself feeling angry or depressed without understanding why.
Although most things in my life might have been flowing with ease and grace, I’d suddenly feel anything but grounded and centered. As I took the time to examine the energy I allowed into my space, it became clear why I was feeling less than my normal self.
While it would be wonderful to avoid all energy-draining conversations in life, we all know that’s impossible.
So what can you do to protect your energy, especially when there’s no choice but to interact with people who tend to be “energy vampires,” who leave you feeling drained after being in there presence?
If it’s impossible to avoid interactions with these individuals, you can still protect your energy by:
1. Limiting Time – I understand you can’t avoid everyone, but you can choose to limit your time spent with people who drain your energy.
Make sure you are clear about how much time you have either for a phone call or an in-person interaction before connecting. Honor that time and remember to practice self-care by removing yourself from the interaction when time is up.
2. Setting Energetic Boundaries – Years ago, I learned that even when I need to interact with difficult individuals, I can choose to set an energetic boundary.
To begin, visualize a clear box or bubble around yourself. Picture your positive, uplifting energy flowing easily back and forth through the barrier while also preventing outside energy from entering your space. Allow energy from the outside world to bounce off the walls and return to its original owner, instead of absorbing it yourself. Notice how this small visualization impacts your own energy during stressful interactions.
3. Clear Negative Energy from Your Body – After interacting with others who have drained your energy, create time to ground yourself and clear any energy you absorbed that’s not yours.
This is so important! You might find yourself feeling anxious, angry, fearful, or other emotions that don’t belong to you when you forget this step.
Some ways to restore your own energy field:
- Take an Epsom Salt bath
- Walk in Nature
- Listen to Soothing Instrumental or Nature Sounds
- Breathe
- Practice Yoga Stretches
- Journal
- Visualize Negative Energy Leaving Your Body
When you absorb negative energy from those you encounter, it dims your own light. Unless you create the time to set boundaries and focus on self-care, you might impact the lives of those you love in a less-than-desirable way.
Remember after releasing it’s important to fill yourself back up with positive energy. Visualize golden swirls of loving energy entering your body and filling every cell with light.
Make a point to protect your energy every day and be cognizant of the space you’re walking into. If you know there might be difficult or heated conversations in front of you, make sure you visualize your energetic boundaries. Take notice of how you feel after protecting your energy versus walking into a situation blindly.
Remember that your peace and well-being are important. Honor your needs and bask in the positive shifts you’ll start to notice in your life.
You deserve to be surrounded by love and light, beautiful soul!
