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.

If we could just take a tip from the book of cats. They lick each other, curl up together, and blur the lines of personal space. Yet, they also have limits. Sometimes they swat, hiss, or simply walk away. They’re crystal clear about when enough is enough. Humans, however, often struggle with this balance.

There’s something magnetic about someone who believes in themselves. Not in the loud, brash, overcompensating kind of way — but the quiet confidence that says, “I know who I am, and I’m showing up for my life.”

Putting Down the Judgment Paddle: A Lesson in Acceptance

The school of life is relentless in its teachings, and right now, I find myself enrolled in an advanced course. The energies are swirling and people are reporting feeling sped up and dizzy. There is a lot of fear and aggression in the air and everyone seems to have an opinion about everyone else.