Being an empath is a gift, but it's often a challenge to manage. I wasn't even aware that this trait had a name until I was an adult, and suddenly a lot of my life made sense. I dance with the dynamic between leaning into and using my gifts while at the same time not being crushed by it. The boundary between letting myself stay open as an empath and taking it all on is often razor thin and completely blurry.  In this episode, I'm sharing some common empath traits and how I personally try to manage my energy as an empath. Included are five of my go-to strategies for protecting myself from taking on OPE (other people's energy). In this episode I covered: A book update Pros and cons of personality tests 10 common empath traits 5 tips I use for managing my energy Remember to find the show notes and other episodes on StephGaudreau.com Resources from this episode: Pre-order The Core 4 & get all the bonuses Sensitive – Ep 156 Top 10 Traits of an Empath Harder to Kill Club Follow Steph on: Instagram| Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube | Twitter I'd really love it if you would take 10 seconds and subscribe to the podcast!