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    Empath: An Empowering Book for the Highly Sensitive Person on Utilizing Your Unique Ability and Maximizing Your Human Potential: Positive Psychology Coaching Series, #12
    Empath: An Empowering Book for the Highly Sensitive Person on Utilizing Your Unique Ability and Maximizing Your Human Potential: Positive Psychology Coaching Series, #12
    Empath: An Empowering Book for the Highly Sensitive Person on Utilizing Your Unique Ability and Maximizing Your Human Potential: Positive Psychology Coaching Series, #12
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    Empath: An Empowering Book for the Highly Sensitive Person on Utilizing Your Unique Ability and Maximizing Your Human Potential: Positive Psychology Coaching Series, #12

    By Ian Tuhovsky

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    Have others ever told you to "stop being so sensitive?" Have you ever looked at other people and wondered how they manage to get through the day without noticing the suffering going on all around them?


    Do you feel so emotionally delicate in comparison to your peers that you have tried to block out what is going on around you?


    Maybe you have tried to "grow a thicker skin," or attempted to cover up your feelings with humor? Perhaps you have always felt different to others since childhood, but could never quite put your finger on why.
    If this description resonates with you, congratulations! You may well be an Empath.

    Most of us are familiar with the concept of empathy. Aside from sociopaths, who are largely incapable of appreciating what another individual may be feeling, humans are generally able to understand what others are going through in most situations.

    Empaths, however, constitute the small group of people who not only understand the emotions of others, but literally feel them too.

    In short, an Empath takes this common human ability of relating to other peoples' emotions to extremes.


    If you have no idea why you are so readily affected by the emotions of others and the events around you, you might become psychologically unstable. You will be unsure as to where your true feelings end, and those of other people begin. 


    Hypersensitivity can be a burden if not properly managed, which is why it's so important that all Empaths learn to harness the special gift they have been given.


    That's where this book comes in. Millions of other people around the world share your gifts and lead happy, fulfilling lives. Make no mistake – the world needs us.


    It's time to learn how to put your rare gift to use, maximize your human potential, and thrive in life!

     

    What you will learn:
    -What it really means to be an Empath and the science behind the "Empath" and "the Highly Sensitive Person" classification. Find out how our brains work and why some people are way more sensitive than others.
    -What are the upsides of being an Empath – find your strengths and thrive while making the most of your potential and providing value to this world (it NEEDS Empaths!) by making it a better place.
    -What are the usual problems that sensitive people struggle with – overcome them by lessening the impact that other people's emotions and actions have on you, while still being truthful to your true nature, and learn how to take care of your mental health.
    -The great importance of becoming an emotionally intelligent person – learn what EQ is and how you can actively develop it to become much more peaceful, effective, and a happy person. Discover the strategies that will help you stay balanced and be much more immune to the everyday struggles.
    -The workplace and career choices – realize what you should be aware of and find how to make sure you don't stumble into the most common problems that sensitive people often fall prey to.
    -How to effectively handle conflicts, negative people, and toxic relationships – since sensitive people are more much more immune to difficult relations and often become an easy target for those who tend to take advantage of others – it's time to put this to an end with this book.
    -How to deal with Empaths and Highly Sensitive People as a non-Empath and what to focus on if you think that your kid might fall under this classification.
    -How to connect with other Empaths, what is the importance of gender in this context, and how to stay in harmony with your environment – you will learn all of this and more from this book!
     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIan Tuhovsky
    Release dateSep 22, 2017
    ISBN9781386609629
    Empath: An Empowering Book for the Highly Sensitive Person on Utilizing Your Unique Ability and Maximizing Your Human Potential: Positive Psychology Coaching Series, #12

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      Empath - Ian Tuhovsky

      Empath

      An Empowering Book for the Highly Sensitive Person on Utilizing Your Unique Ability and Maximizing Your Human Potential

      Ian Tuhovsky

      Positive Coaching LLC

      Copyright © [2017] by Positive Coaching LLC and Ian Tuhovski

      All rights reserved.

      No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law.

      Contents

      1.Introduction

      2.What Is an Empath?

      3.Am I an Empath?

      4.The Science Behind Empathic Abilities

      5.The Upside of Being an Empath

      6. Challenges Empaths Face

      7. Empaths & Health

      8.Young Empaths

      9.Empaths, The Workplace, & Career Choices

      10.Empaths & Spirituality

      11.Empaths & Emotional Intelligence

      12.Why The World Needs Empaths

      13.Part II

      14.Working with Your Emotions & Staying Balanced

      15.The Importance of Setting Boundaries & Asserting Yourself

      16.Detecting & Clearing Negative Energy

      17.How to Handle Conflict As An Empath

      18.How to Handle Energy Vampires

      19.How to Handle a Toxic Romantic Relationship

      20.Connecting with Other Empaths

      21.Masculine, Feminine, or Both?

      22. Letting Go & Coming to Terms With The Past

      23. Staying in Harmony With Your Environment

      24.Conclusion - How to Make The World A Better Place With Your Gift

      About Ian Tuhovsky

      Chapter one

      Introduction

      Have others ever told you to stop being so sensitive? Have you ever looked at other people and wondered how they manage to get through the day without noticing the suffering going on all around them? Do you feel so emotionally delicate in comparison to your peers that you have tried to block out what is going on around you? You may have even resorted to coping mechanisms such as overeating, overworking, or smoking as a means of managing your emotions. Maybe you have tried to grow a thicker skin, or attempted to cover up your feelings with humor? Perhaps you have always felt different to others since childhood, but could never quite put your finger on why. 

      If this description resonates with you, congratulations! You may well be an empath. This puts you in the small group of people who not only understand the emotions of others, but literally feel them too. In this book, you are going to discover exactly why you are so attuned to people in your environment, how to overcome common challenges the typical empath will face, and how to get the best from your gift. You will understand why other people can leave you feeling energized one day, and drained the next. You will learn why you are more sensitive than the average person to illness and injury, and how to protect your well-being. Most important of all, you will discover exactly why you should avoid particular types of people and, if you have no choice but to live or work alongside them, how you can stop them dragging you down.

      An empath who lacks insight into their own nature is likely to be miserable. If you have no idea why you are so readily affected by the emotions of others, you will become psychologically unstable. You will be unsure as to where your true feelings end, and those of other people begin. Hypersensitivity can be a burden if not properly managed, which is why it’s so important that all empaths learn to harness the special gift they have been given. That’s where this book comes in. Millions of other people around the world share your gifts and lead happy, fulfilling lives.

      My reason for writing this book is simple. I am an empath who only came to terms with my talents a few years ago, and I want to help others along their journey. Although I had always been labeled the sensitive one as a child, and was prone to extreme mood swings as a teenager, it wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I took a long, hard look at my personality. It all started when my life took an unexpected direction. In brief, I had a hellish six months. My relationship of six years ended, and one of my best friends died. None of my friends were surprised when I entered a state of deep depression. The pills prescribed to me by my physician didn’t work, so with some reluctance I dragged myself to see a psychotherapist. 

      As it turned out, this was the smartest move I could have made. I started therapy with the intention of working through my depression but by the third session my therapist, Christie, started digging deeper into my past. We uncovered several recurring themes, one of which was my sensitivity to others. I confessed that other people’s moods had always affected me, and that if they criticized me – even in a joking manner – then I would feel wounded for hours or sometimes days afterwards. To make matters worse, colleagues, friends and even relatives would roll their eyes or make passive-aggressive comments whenever I dared tell them how much they had hurt me.

      During our fifth session, Christie raised the possibility that I might be an empath, or at least a Highly Sensitive Person. At the time, I had no idea what she was talking about. Thankfully, I have always been a curious individual and so began researching the subject, connecting with other empaths, and learning how to make the most of my talents. I’ve come a long way. No longer am I overwhelmed by others’ emotions, or feel like a freak for needing solitude and time away from even my closest friends. I have also been able to connect with other empaths via the internet. On one hand, it has been wonderful to talk with other empaths. At the same time, I found that many empaths struggle to understand their gift and even wish they could turn it off. I started to wonder how I could help these people and, in my own small way, encourage them to live up to their full potential.

      That’s where this book comes in. It is written for empaths at all stages of their journey, from those who have yet to put a name to their condition, to those who are adept at handling the heavy emotions that are part and parcel of everyday life. Although our culture associates feelings and empathy with women, there are many male empaths out there. I hope that this book will help empaths of all genders. As most of us know, men living in Western cultures are not encouraged to talk about, or demonstrate, their vulnerable side. This is a real shame, as empathic men have plenty to offer the world. It took me a while to unpick the cultural conditioning that shaped my views of masculinity, but eventually I managed to accept that being a real man and working with my emotions were far from mutually exclusive. In my opinion, strong men (and women!) are willing to explore their feelings and embrace their empathic abilities. If you are a male empath, try to suspend everything you have been taught about men and emotions as you read and absorb the information in this book. 

      If you are a woman, then you will probably feel more comfortable talking about your experiences. At the same time, we still have a long way to go in supporting people to really open up about their innermost feelings. Female empaths also need guidance in coming to terms with their abilities in a culture that tends to look down on expressive individuals, labeling them as silly, melodramatic, or even histrionic. It’s no wonder that both empaths and non-empaths alike hesitate to talk about our emotional and mental health. Fortunately, things are slowly changing for the better. The medical community is starting to acknowledge that patients are not simply case studies to be solved, but multifaceted individuals with a range of psychological and emotional needs.

      This book is also written for people who love and work with empaths. By taking the time to understand what it’s like to be an empath, you will be in a position to offer your support when they inevitably feel overwhelmed by their own emotions and those of other people. Empaths make great friends, partners, relatives, and colleagues. However, they have a special set of needs. I know that had those closest to me read up on what it actually means to be an empath, I might have enjoyed better relationships.

      This brings me to my final point. As a misunderstood bunch of people, many of us had difficult childhoods and have endured years of unsatisfying relationships, invalidation, confusion, and perhaps even abuse. If we are not careful, we can look back on the past and become mired in bitterness and regret. My intention is to help empaths process what has already happened in their lives as they forge a new identity. Later, I will teach you how to come to terms with your past, and look to the future with a sense of optimism. 

      The first part of this book will help you appreciate what it means to be an empath, and how this ability manifests in all areas of an individual’s life. The second part contains practical tips for those looking to live a more productive, happier life whilst developing and maintaining their gift. Turn the page to begin learning exactly what the term empath really means.

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      Chapter two

      What Is an Empath?

      Most of us are familiar with the concept of empathy. Aside from sociopaths, who are largely incapable of appreciating what another individual may be feeling, humans are generally able to understand what others are going through in most situations. For example, suppose your friend tells you that her beloved father has died. Drawing on your own experiences of loss, you will instantly be able to appreciate that your friend will be feeling very sad. It’s an automatic process that has helped us become so successful as a species. Empathy provides us with a means of bonding, which in turn cements our relationships. It wouldn’t be very satisfying to spend time with someone who never had a clue what you were feeling, would it? That’s why we tend to be drawn to those who accept our emotions, and who show signs that they truly understand what is happening to us.

      An empath takes this common human ability to extremes. To be an empath is not merely to understand what someone feels on an intellectual level, but to experience it within

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