Defending Your Energy: Esther Kane on Handling Emotional Vampires
Choose your company carefully, because I like to simplify things. I lump all human beings into two basic categories. Gainers are the people you want to surround yourself with and nourish those relationships like the precious gems that they are. After you say goodbye, you feel uplifted, hopeful and renewed. After leaving their company, you feel completely drained and exhausted. Here's some news: it's not you, it's them.
Ever felt completely drained after spending time with certain people? Esther Kane, a seasoned psychotherapist, dives into this very issue in her podcast 'Compassionate Conversations'. In this episode, she sheds light on 'emotional vampires' - those folks who sap your energy and leave you feeling exhausted. Esther doesn’t just identify the problem; she offers practical, actionable tips to help you reclaim your vitality.
She talks about setting clear boundaries, making wise choices about who you spend time with, and surrounding yourself with 'gainers' - people who uplift and energize you. Esther even shares a clever trick from her mother to snap out of the misery trance that emotional vampires can induce. This episode is a treasure trove of advice for anyone looking to enhance their relationships and safeguard their emotional well-being.
Whether you’re dealing with toxic colleagues, friends, or family members, Esther’s insights will help you navigate these tricky interactions with confidence and care.