Think about the last time you laughed…really laughed. Or the last time you did something that made you feel completely, effortlessly alive. Did your body feel different? Lighter, maybe? Like something released? That wasn't just your mood shifting. That was your energy field responding.

Let’s be honest: life is absurd. Sometimes, dealing with your own energy is hard enough without taking on the entire team’s or your kid's emotions.

If you constantly feel bogged down, here are five telltale signs that you might be absorbing energy that isn't yours, and what you can do to get unstuck.