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.