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Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self-Care for Sensitive People
Dr. Judith Orloff offers 365 days of self-care meditations, reflections, and journaling suggestions as daily inoculations against stress and overwhelm
Empaths have so much to offer as healers, creatives, friends, lovers, and innovators at work. Yet highly sensitive and empathic people often give too much at the expense of their own well-being―and end up absorbing the stress of others. “To stay healthy and happy,” writes Judith Orloff, MD, “you must be ready with daily self-care practices that work.” With Thriving as an Empath, Dr. Orloff provides an invaluable resource to help you protect yourself from the stresses of an overwhelming world and embrace the “gift of being different."
If you want daily tools to put into action, this book is for you. Building on the principles Dr. Orloff introduced in The Empath's Survival Guide , this book brings you daily self-care practices and support for becoming a compassionate, empowered empath,
• Setting strong boundaries
• Protecting your energy
• Inoculating yourself against stress and overwhelm
• Self-soothing techniques
• Knowing that it is not your job to take on the world’s stress
• Breaking the momentum of sensory overload
• Tapping the vitality of all four seasons and the elements
• Deepening your connection with the cycles of nature
• Moving out of clock-based time into “sacred time”
Thriving as an Empath was created to help you grow and flourish without internalizing the emotions and pain of others. “These self-care techniques have been life-saving for me and my patients,” writes Dr. Orloff. “I feel so strongly about regular self-care because I want you to enjoy the extraordinary gifts of sensitivity―including an open heart, intuition, and an intimate connection with the natural world.”
Empaths have so much to offer as healers, creatives, friends, lovers, and innovators at work. Yet highly sensitive and empathic people often give too much at the expense of their own well-being―and end up absorbing the stress of others. “To stay healthy and happy,” writes Judith Orloff, MD, “you must be ready with daily self-care practices that work.” With Thriving as an Empath, Dr. Orloff provides an invaluable resource to help you protect yourself from the stresses of an overwhelming world and embrace the “gift of being different."
If you want daily tools to put into action, this book is for you. Building on the principles Dr. Orloff introduced in The Empath's Survival Guide , this book brings you daily self-care practices and support for becoming a compassionate, empowered empath,
• Setting strong boundaries
• Protecting your energy
• Inoculating yourself against stress and overwhelm
• Self-soothing techniques
• Knowing that it is not your job to take on the world’s stress
• Breaking the momentum of sensory overload
• Tapping the vitality of all four seasons and the elements
• Deepening your connection with the cycles of nature
• Moving out of clock-based time into “sacred time”
Thriving as an Empath was created to help you grow and flourish without internalizing the emotions and pain of others. “These self-care techniques have been life-saving for me and my patients,” writes Dr. Orloff. “I feel so strongly about regular self-care because I want you to enjoy the extraordinary gifts of sensitivity―including an open heart, intuition, and an intimate connection with the natural world.”
392 pages, Hardcover
Published October 22, 2019
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About the author
Judith Orloff
76 books401 followersJudith Orloff, MD is a psychiatrist, an empath, and author of the recent book "The Genius of Empathy" (Foreword by the Dalai Lama) which offers powerful skills to tap into empathy as a daily healing practice. Her upcoming children’s book "The Highly Sensitive Rabbit" is about a caring rabbit who learns to embrace her gifts of sensitivity through the kindness of loving animals. Her other books include "The Empath’s Survival Guide" and "Thriving as an Empath."
Dr. Orloff is a New York Times bestselling author and a UCLA psychiatric clinical faculty member. She synthesizes the pearls of conventional medicine with cutting-edge knowledge of intuition, energy, and spirituality. Dr. Orloff specializes in treating highly sensitive people in her private practice. She has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Oprah Magazine, and in the New York Times and Scientific American. Learn more about the power of empathy at www.drjudithorloff.com
Dr. Orloff is a New York Times bestselling author and a UCLA psychiatric clinical faculty member. She synthesizes the pearls of conventional medicine with cutting-edge knowledge of intuition, energy, and spirituality. Dr. Orloff specializes in treating highly sensitive people in her private practice. She has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Oprah Magazine, and in the New York Times and Scientific American. Learn more about the power of empathy at www.drjudithorloff.com
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March 28, 2023
So, it's no secret that I'm a sucker for a bit of self-help, but I feel that this is a truly valuable book.
It's a common misconception that autistic people lack empathy, when in fact the opposite is often true; many of us have too much empathy. Reading Orloff's description of sensitive empaths and their traits, I could see a huge overlapping Venn diagram of auties and empaths.
It's a Buddhist maxim that "when the student is ready the teacher will appear" and although the books strays a bit into woo-woo territory at times, there's some really helpful and timely advice contained here. At present I've been overstretching myself with work, wedding planning and home renovation, and could definitely use a bit more self-care.
The suggestions and reminders in Thriving as an Empath really resonated with me and I highlighted half the book. I'll definitely be buying a copy, and can think of a few friends I might gift it to, so can highly recommend this to anyone else suffering from overwhelm.
It's a common misconception that autistic people lack empathy, when in fact the opposite is often true; many of us have too much empathy. Reading Orloff's description of sensitive empaths and their traits, I could see a huge overlapping Venn diagram of auties and empaths.
It's a Buddhist maxim that "when the student is ready the teacher will appear" and although the books strays a bit into woo-woo territory at times, there's some really helpful and timely advice contained here. At present I've been overstretching myself with work, wedding planning and home renovation, and could definitely use a bit more self-care.
The suggestions and reminders in Thriving as an Empath really resonated with me and I highlighted half the book. I'll definitely be buying a copy, and can think of a few friends I might gift it to, so can highly recommend this to anyone else suffering from overwhelm.
September 21, 2019
This is a fun little daily meditation for people who identify as empaths. It's not intended to teach you about what it means to be an empath as much as a day-to-day tool for doing things like setting boundaries, recognizing your gifts, and taking part in self-care. Each day, starting on January 1, there are a couple of paragraphs about a theme and then something to focus on ("set your intention").
For example: April 6 is "Say No to Drama." This section says that some people are very draining and overstimulating, and that they may be drawn to you as a caring person. It advises you to recognize these people at work, home, relationships, etc. and then learn not to feed their drama. It gives a tip of not looking them in the eyes, which shows interest and encourages their behavior, and not to ask them how they're doing. It says that if they tell you their troubles to simply say, "I'm sorry that happened to you. I will hold good thoughts." This cuts off the supply of attention. Then the intention for the day is: "I will seek low drama in my relationships. I will not feed into drama or give away my energy to histrionic people if they are draining me."
This is likely to be a useful tool for people who would like a small daily dose of advice to take care of their emotional selves as empaths.
I read a temporary digital ARC of the book for the purpose of review.
For example: April 6 is "Say No to Drama." This section says that some people are very draining and overstimulating, and that they may be drawn to you as a caring person. It advises you to recognize these people at work, home, relationships, etc. and then learn not to feed their drama. It gives a tip of not looking them in the eyes, which shows interest and encourages their behavior, and not to ask them how they're doing. It says that if they tell you their troubles to simply say, "I'm sorry that happened to you. I will hold good thoughts." This cuts off the supply of attention. Then the intention for the day is: "I will seek low drama in my relationships. I will not feed into drama or give away my energy to histrionic people if they are draining me."
This is likely to be a useful tool for people who would like a small daily dose of advice to take care of their emotional selves as empaths.
I read a temporary digital ARC of the book for the purpose of review.
December 27, 2022
This is one of the first daily readers that I have stuck with for an entire calendar year, and I am so glad I did. These passages were the perfect daily/weekly reminders to check in with my energy, internal knowing, and deeper integrity. They felt like gentle, loving notes from a kind, wise friend, which may be too mushy for some, but was perfect for me :) At the same time, the daily practices felt substantive and backed by Orloff's many years of empath writing/study/research work. Highly recommend to anyone who identifies with empath / HSP characteristics. I am tempted to start over again on Jan. 1st! :)
October 8, 2019
Judith Orloff has written or co-authored almost ten books, six of those solo, exploring self-improvement and her latest "Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self-Care for Sensitive People" rates as her most comprehensive work to date. This review will first, in the interest of those still unfamiliar with the term, define what an empath means in this context. A simple definition is that empaths are those among us capable of physically feeling the emotions of others in your body Orloff’s book proposes meditations, practices, and perspectives empaths can utilize in their everyday lives to mitigate the stress their empathy produces. “Thriving as an Empath...” makes a key point from the outset that such individuals cannot be of any help to others or themselves if they are always assuming greater burdens than their own psyches can bear or falling into martyrdom and/or co-dependency.
AUTHOR WEBSITE: https://drjudithorloff.com/thriving-a...
Four of Orloff’s principles for self-care revolve around integrating our lives with the natural world. To be specific, she advises readers to bring their bodies and points of view in tune with seasonal progression. Winter lends itself to introspection and self-reflection; it is during this time when individuals can discover new layers of universal and personal truth. The spring season slants towards rebirth and new beginnings while summer, with its improved environmental conditions, allows us to step outside ourselves and revel in the world’s riches. Fall brings a time of harvesting our bounty and letting go so the cycle may begin again on the best possible footing. Orloff’s writing makes the coherence of these ideas obvious for readers and embodies a core strength of the book as a whole.
Orloff’s decision to frame “Thriving as an Empath...” in first person narration and relating her personal experiences deepens the book’s impact. Other writers might have placed themselves at a greater distance from their target audience, but such remove dilutes the rhetorical, emotional, and intellectual flavor of the book’s ideas. She never dulls it into a bland academic exercise. She advises readers on how they might approach reading the book, but never browbeats or lectures readers into pursuing a single approach. The relationship between Orloff and her readers is collaborative rather than teacher/student in nature.
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-Empat...
The text is rife with exercises, the “Set Your Intention” sections in particular, setting out methods of addressing self-care with clarity and purpose. Orloff, likewise, is unafraid to draw from a wealth of philosophical and cultural traditions to produce a framework for readers to follow and it is impressive to note how these seemingly disparate concepts mesh with one another. The book’s structure adopts the day by day approach implied by the title and the narrative of someone’s year unfolds in a focused and consistent manner. Judith Orloff’s latest contribution to this subject has an ambitious mandate but it is clear she went into writing “Thriving as an Empath...” with a clear vision and realizes it with the same intelligence and insight defining her earlier works. Serious readers will get a great deal out of this volume and return to it often.
AUTHOR WEBSITE: https://drjudithorloff.com/thriving-a...
Four of Orloff’s principles for self-care revolve around integrating our lives with the natural world. To be specific, she advises readers to bring their bodies and points of view in tune with seasonal progression. Winter lends itself to introspection and self-reflection; it is during this time when individuals can discover new layers of universal and personal truth. The spring season slants towards rebirth and new beginnings while summer, with its improved environmental conditions, allows us to step outside ourselves and revel in the world’s riches. Fall brings a time of harvesting our bounty and letting go so the cycle may begin again on the best possible footing. Orloff’s writing makes the coherence of these ideas obvious for readers and embodies a core strength of the book as a whole.
Orloff’s decision to frame “Thriving as an Empath...” in first person narration and relating her personal experiences deepens the book’s impact. Other writers might have placed themselves at a greater distance from their target audience, but such remove dilutes the rhetorical, emotional, and intellectual flavor of the book’s ideas. She never dulls it into a bland academic exercise. She advises readers on how they might approach reading the book, but never browbeats or lectures readers into pursuing a single approach. The relationship between Orloff and her readers is collaborative rather than teacher/student in nature.
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-Empat...
The text is rife with exercises, the “Set Your Intention” sections in particular, setting out methods of addressing self-care with clarity and purpose. Orloff, likewise, is unafraid to draw from a wealth of philosophical and cultural traditions to produce a framework for readers to follow and it is impressive to note how these seemingly disparate concepts mesh with one another. The book’s structure adopts the day by day approach implied by the title and the narrative of someone’s year unfolds in a focused and consistent manner. Judith Orloff’s latest contribution to this subject has an ambitious mandate but it is clear she went into writing “Thriving as an Empath...” with a clear vision and realizes it with the same intelligence and insight defining her earlier works. Serious readers will get a great deal out of this volume and return to it often.
March 24, 2022
I just discovered I'm probably an empath. I didn't even know there was such a thing, but upon more investigation, I have put two and twelve together and it suddenly explains SO MUCH about my life I have almost not been able to comprehend it - it was a stunning moment of clarity. It's a condition that needs awareness and management, so this is the first book I read regarding some tips on how to be less - basically - reactive. It was set up as a daily "meditation" of sorts, bringing up various situations and then advising ways of dealing with them. Because it's 365 days it got a little repetitious, but there were some helpful insights.
October 13, 2022
Audiobook went smooth and I enjoyed this one a lot. I was asked to read up on empaths as some people close to me believe I am one. I am blown away at just how much I relate to this book!! Very informative, especially for those that do not understand empaths.
December 31, 2024
This was an amazing daily read! I loved the intentions each day. It gave me a lot to reflect on!
August 5, 2024
Very helpful. Read it all instead of one day at a time. Recommend this book for sensitive people
July 2, 2019
Meant for a day by day read for a year, this guide offers little if you've read widely on empaths. For those new to the subject, this is definitely worth getting. There are good reminders for self-care and how to recharge.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
August 30, 2021
Would have been a higher rating if the front of the book clearly stated the author follows Taoist teachings. It was a little random to get advice based on the moon cycle.
October 29, 2023
I think a lot of stuff in this book is really harmful. There is so much "advice" that is really just poorly disguised cultural appropriation, disordered eating, and shame creation over things like having any kind of "negative" thought or action, or emotion (which is weird because did I not pick up a book about getting touch with your emotions? Am I confused here?). There were literal prayers pulled from REAL RELIGIONS that were not the religion/ traditions that the author practices.
As a spiritual person, if there is anything I've learned is that dabbling is a bad idea, and there were meditations and prayers pulled from practices I know for a fact are closed, and it just gave this white-washed view of what these religions are trying to say without giving them any of the credit OR THE CONTEXT. The entire month of March basically is dedicated to "eating advice" which consists of shaming people for overeating without any of the thoughts about WHY those habits might be happening, and then turning around and recommending the exact fucking habits that you shunned in a different tone? I should've DNFed then, but nope. Apparently I had the time this year.
There were many helpful pieces of advice in here, but they all felt very surface level, and while I know that this was supposed to be small bite sized pieces of info to dissolve, not going into depth at all about any of these things you tackled in this book, even though there were repeated concepts being discussed, so we never went any deeper than "feelings good, avoid narcissistic behaviors, pray probably" and that was really annoying.
My advice? Skip this book and read something else. Preferably something that's a little more diverse and not so harmful.
As a spiritual person, if there is anything I've learned is that dabbling is a bad idea, and there were meditations and prayers pulled from practices I know for a fact are closed, and it just gave this white-washed view of what these religions are trying to say without giving them any of the credit OR THE CONTEXT. The entire month of March basically is dedicated to "eating advice" which consists of shaming people for overeating without any of the thoughts about WHY those habits might be happening, and then turning around and recommending the exact fucking habits that you shunned in a different tone? I should've DNFed then, but nope. Apparently I had the time this year.
There were many helpful pieces of advice in here, but they all felt very surface level, and while I know that this was supposed to be small bite sized pieces of info to dissolve, not going into depth at all about any of these things you tackled in this book, even though there were repeated concepts being discussed, so we never went any deeper than "feelings good, avoid narcissistic behaviors, pray probably" and that was really annoying.
My advice? Skip this book and read something else. Preferably something that's a little more diverse and not so harmful.
July 5, 2019
It can feel draining to be an empath, a highly sensitive person. But Dr. Judith Orloff say that instead of viewing sensitivity as a weakness, see it is a strength.
“Sensitive people are meant to bring light into the world. Empathy is a strength, not a weakness. I applaud everyone who looks different, feels different, or thinks different. The world needs the difference you will make."
The book is divided into four parts:
Winter: Going Inward, Sensing Truth
Spring: Rebirth, Growth, and Rejuvenation
Summer: Passion, Play, and Abundance
Autumn: Harvest, Change, and Letting Go
The 365 daily tips work with the seasons, with solstices and equinoxes (“The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, is a perfect point to be quiet and ignite your inner flame. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, is your opportunity to take in this abundance of light”), with new and full moons (“The new moon represents fresh starts. The full moon signifies the peak of a pattern in your life”), as well as with the primary elements of fire, air, water, and earth.
Each day provides short thematic commentary, then a couple of sentences to help you “Set Your Intention” for the day.
For example, July 4’s theme was “Celebrate Freedom,” typically a day of social interactions. Orloff’s advice was to delight in enjoying family, friends, and good food, but also give yourself permission to limit the time you socialize. Make wise decisions about your energy.
Although this not a Christian book per se, it is a spiritual book. You can adapt it to enhance your own faith practice. I recommend it. My thanks to Net Galley for the review copy of this book.
“Sensitive people are meant to bring light into the world. Empathy is a strength, not a weakness. I applaud everyone who looks different, feels different, or thinks different. The world needs the difference you will make."
The book is divided into four parts:
Winter: Going Inward, Sensing Truth
Spring: Rebirth, Growth, and Rejuvenation
Summer: Passion, Play, and Abundance
Autumn: Harvest, Change, and Letting Go
The 365 daily tips work with the seasons, with solstices and equinoxes (“The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, is a perfect point to be quiet and ignite your inner flame. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, is your opportunity to take in this abundance of light”), with new and full moons (“The new moon represents fresh starts. The full moon signifies the peak of a pattern in your life”), as well as with the primary elements of fire, air, water, and earth.
Each day provides short thematic commentary, then a couple of sentences to help you “Set Your Intention” for the day.
For example, July 4’s theme was “Celebrate Freedom,” typically a day of social interactions. Orloff’s advice was to delight in enjoying family, friends, and good food, but also give yourself permission to limit the time you socialize. Make wise decisions about your energy.
Although this not a Christian book per se, it is a spiritual book. You can adapt it to enhance your own faith practice. I recommend it. My thanks to Net Galley for the review copy of this book.
October 16, 2019
Thriving as an Empath is a book that will be useful for daily exercising to help highly sensitive people keep ourselves
- Balanced
- To trust our intuition
- Set boundaries
- Protect our energy
Dr. Orloff states that “a big challenge for all sensitive people is how to be compassionate without absorbing the stress of others and the world. We don’t have the same filters as most people. We are emotional sponges who feel everything and instinctively tale it in.”
This spoke to me on a deep level and I plan to try out this book for all 365 days. For the purposes of this review I will give you today's daily exercise.
October 16th: After a Long Day at Work
In today’s lesson we are told to establish a Ten-Minute Rule (or longer, is we like.)
This rule, whatever you decide to do in that ten minutes, will provide you a period to decompress from your day, whether you like your job or not, before coming into contact with others in the household.
If I were to create a Ten-Minute Rule I would spend that time in my room changing out of my work clothes and into something comfy and just sit for a little while before heading down to dinner. I always find deep breathing perfect for calming my inner self.
There are many other ideas and activities in this book that are very useful for self-evaluation and help in navigating our sensitivities.
Thank you to Netgalley for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
- Balanced
- To trust our intuition
- Set boundaries
- Protect our energy
Dr. Orloff states that “a big challenge for all sensitive people is how to be compassionate without absorbing the stress of others and the world. We don’t have the same filters as most people. We are emotional sponges who feel everything and instinctively tale it in.”
This spoke to me on a deep level and I plan to try out this book for all 365 days. For the purposes of this review I will give you today's daily exercise.
October 16th: After a Long Day at Work
In today’s lesson we are told to establish a Ten-Minute Rule (or longer, is we like.)
This rule, whatever you decide to do in that ten minutes, will provide you a period to decompress from your day, whether you like your job or not, before coming into contact with others in the household.
If I were to create a Ten-Minute Rule I would spend that time in my room changing out of my work clothes and into something comfy and just sit for a little while before heading down to dinner. I always find deep breathing perfect for calming my inner self.
There are many other ideas and activities in this book that are very useful for self-evaluation and help in navigating our sensitivities.
Thank you to Netgalley for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 22, 2019
Thank you to NetGalley and Sounds True Publishing for the chance to read and review this book for an honest review.
Empaths, also know as highly sensitive people, seem to get overwhelmed easily, myself included. This book is the perfect answer. Even if your not an Empath, this book is a great way just to reconnect with yourself. Thriving as an Empath, along with it's companion Empowerment Journal, will be a great help to many people. Reconnect with nature, take a time out, connect with our animals, meditate, take a soothing self care bath, essential oils, crystal uses; these are just a few of the examples of what Dr. Orloff will guide you through daily to ground yourself and protect yourself from energy drain, either from events in your life or people we interact with daily. The huge plus to me, as a busy Mom of two boys and working with a lot of energy zappers, is a lot of the activities don't take a ton of time. It is very doable and not an overwhelming fete to start. Once you do start, just pick the corresponding date in the guide to begin and you're set for 365 days of some zen in your life. I got an ebook to review, but I am adding the hardcover book along with the journal to my Amazon order today. I've incorporated some of her advise in dealing with the less than happy people at work, and I have to say I am very pleased with the results and how taking just five minutes to prepare changed the whole outcome of the day. A solid five very zen stars from me!
Empaths, also know as highly sensitive people, seem to get overwhelmed easily, myself included. This book is the perfect answer. Even if your not an Empath, this book is a great way just to reconnect with yourself. Thriving as an Empath, along with it's companion Empowerment Journal, will be a great help to many people. Reconnect with nature, take a time out, connect with our animals, meditate, take a soothing self care bath, essential oils, crystal uses; these are just a few of the examples of what Dr. Orloff will guide you through daily to ground yourself and protect yourself from energy drain, either from events in your life or people we interact with daily. The huge plus to me, as a busy Mom of two boys and working with a lot of energy zappers, is a lot of the activities don't take a ton of time. It is very doable and not an overwhelming fete to start. Once you do start, just pick the corresponding date in the guide to begin and you're set for 365 days of some zen in your life. I got an ebook to review, but I am adding the hardcover book along with the journal to my Amazon order today. I've incorporated some of her advise in dealing with the less than happy people at work, and I have to say I am very pleased with the results and how taking just five minutes to prepare changed the whole outcome of the day. A solid five very zen stars from me!
October 29, 2019
Reading this book is like getting little reassuring nudges from a friend reminding you to take good care of yourself. Psychiatrist Judith Orloff provides daily intentions and practices to help you set good boundaries and protect yourself from stress and energy drains. While aimed at those who identify as empaths or highly sensitive people, this book offers useful suggestions for anyone struggling with stress and overwhelm.
I like how the book was organized by season with an overview of the energy of the season and then daily suggestions for self-care, capped with a short intention for each day. You can read each day’s message on that day, or turn to a random page and read that page for guidance, or just start at the beginning and read the book through. This book works fine in ebook format, but because I’m a fan of the “random page” method, I would recommend a hard copy.
If you enjoy reading affirmations and inspirational quotes mixed with information about self-care and leading a healthy lifestyle, as well as trying different meditations and exercises, you’ll likely enjoy this gentle guide.
Thanks to Sounds True for providing me with an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.
I like how the book was organized by season with an overview of the energy of the season and then daily suggestions for self-care, capped with a short intention for each day. You can read each day’s message on that day, or turn to a random page and read that page for guidance, or just start at the beginning and read the book through. This book works fine in ebook format, but because I’m a fan of the “random page” method, I would recommend a hard copy.
If you enjoy reading affirmations and inspirational quotes mixed with information about self-care and leading a healthy lifestyle, as well as trying different meditations and exercises, you’ll likely enjoy this gentle guide.
Thanks to Sounds True for providing me with an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.
October 19, 2019
I requested this book from Netgalley to learn how to be emotionally prepared as an empath. I got so much more than expected.
This is a great resource for setting yourself up to deal with daily life as a highly sensitive person. First, it lets you know that being highly sensitive is not a bad thing, something we typically hear the opposite of from others around us. We are told to toughen up. This book instead tells us to embrace it.
The introduction gives information on using time, nature, seasonal and moon cycles, as well as the elements to work with your abilities. I was especially interested in the differentiation between natural time and "sacred time."
After breaking down the format, the book gives 365 daily practices with intentional meditations. They are all short and well thought out. Very easy for any empath to spend just a few minutes a day focusing on.
I recommend this book, along with The Empath's Empowerment Journal by the same author, to work on understanding your empathic nature and reclaiming your sacred time.
This is a great resource for setting yourself up to deal with daily life as a highly sensitive person. First, it lets you know that being highly sensitive is not a bad thing, something we typically hear the opposite of from others around us. We are told to toughen up. This book instead tells us to embrace it.
The introduction gives information on using time, nature, seasonal and moon cycles, as well as the elements to work with your abilities. I was especially interested in the differentiation between natural time and "sacred time."
After breaking down the format, the book gives 365 daily practices with intentional meditations. They are all short and well thought out. Very easy for any empath to spend just a few minutes a day focusing on.
I recommend this book, along with The Empath's Empowerment Journal by the same author, to work on understanding your empathic nature and reclaiming your sacred time.
May 3, 2020
This is a great daily reader for anyone who identifies as empathic or hyper-sensitive. It offers 365 different parables, suggestions, ideas, etc. on the topic of empathy. With each is an actionable item. Like other daily devotionals, the book offers an index on topics, depending on how you are feeling, or you can review it on the corresponding day of the year. Or, you can simply open the book and pick a page to randomly offer some encouraging and positive words.
I found the daily passages to be, mostly, solid and helpful. There were a few I encountered that seemed to be trying too hard, but the intentions were good and the actionable item also could be helpful. Overall, I will keep this book by my bed and on my device for further inspiration and suggestion as desired or needed.
Full disclosure:
I received an advance copy of this book through NetGalley(dot)com in exchange for an honest review. I would not have selected this book had I not been interested in it based on the description.
Read more of my reviews at https://tugglegrassblues.wordpress.com/.
I found the daily passages to be, mostly, solid and helpful. There were a few I encountered that seemed to be trying too hard, but the intentions were good and the actionable item also could be helpful. Overall, I will keep this book by my bed and on my device for further inspiration and suggestion as desired or needed.
Full disclosure:
I received an advance copy of this book through NetGalley(dot)com in exchange for an honest review. I would not have selected this book had I not been interested in it based on the description.
Read more of my reviews at https://tugglegrassblues.wordpress.com/.
December 31, 2021
Na tuto knihu jsem narazila náhodou na Instagramu, a jelikož se tento titul obsahově týká tématu, které je mi blízké, rozhodla jsem se vyzkoušet.
Myšlenka téhle knihy je určitě zajímavá a tu chválím, líbí se mi. Sama jsem tu našla řadu textů, které mi některé aspekty života ukázaly trochu jinak, přiměly mne více přemýšlet o sobě samé, nebo mi pomohly si připomenout věci, které jsou třeba pro mne nějak důležité.
Ale faktem je, že ne všechny texty mi sedly. V některých radách a tipech jsem se jednoduše nenašla či jsem s nimi prostě nesouhlasím. To je ale zcela v pořádku, nikdo nejsme stejný jako druzí, takže to, co nesedlo mne, může určitě sednout jinému.
Pokud cítíte, že byste sami mohli být vysoce citlivým člověkem, za sebe mohu doporučit. Ale asi je potřeba ke knize přistupovat střízlivě a nečekat 100% zázraky a že tato kniha udělá vše za vás. Tato kniha má sloužit hlavně jako průvodce, který vám má jen pomoci pochopit některé věci o sobě samém. Chce-li člověk na sobě pracovat, v první řadě musí jít sám za sebou a nečekat, že to za něj udělá nějaká kniha či někdo jiný...
Myšlenka téhle knihy je určitě zajímavá a tu chválím, líbí se mi. Sama jsem tu našla řadu textů, které mi některé aspekty života ukázaly trochu jinak, přiměly mne více přemýšlet o sobě samé, nebo mi pomohly si připomenout věci, které jsou třeba pro mne nějak důležité.
Ale faktem je, že ne všechny texty mi sedly. V některých radách a tipech jsem se jednoduše nenašla či jsem s nimi prostě nesouhlasím. To je ale zcela v pořádku, nikdo nejsme stejný jako druzí, takže to, co nesedlo mne, může určitě sednout jinému.
Pokud cítíte, že byste sami mohli být vysoce citlivým člověkem, za sebe mohu doporučit. Ale asi je potřeba ke knize přistupovat střízlivě a nečekat 100% zázraky a že tato kniha udělá vše za vás. Tato kniha má sloužit hlavně jako průvodce, který vám má jen pomoci pochopit některé věci o sobě samém. Chce-li člověk na sobě pracovat, v první řadě musí jít sám za sebou a nečekat, že to za něj udělá nějaká kniha či někdo jiný...
November 20, 2019
I am a highly sensitive intuitive empath since I was a young child. I read other people's thoughts , emotions and energies when I enter a room so I had many emphatic coping skills. So I was very interested in reading this book for review. I find the more information we have as empaths the better equipped we are to handle life. I could not be more pleased with this wonderful author ! This is a sensitive, compassionate view of being empath in today's harsh world. The author has included journaling tips, reflections and good advice on how to structure our thinking and better cope. I found this a very encouraging book This gives the reader a guide to structure of 365 days of techniques and helpful exercises. This is a book I highly recommend if your empath or even just a sensitive person seeking to cope better. Very well done to the author !
Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. .My opinion is my own.
Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. .My opinion is my own.
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April 28, 2020A Powerhouse Daily Guide Book
This powerhouse book is a daily dose of wisdom. Like precious jewels each daily reading offers heart-felt guidance to help keep balance, intuition, boundaries and personal energy in alignment. I especially enjoy working with the affirmations, intensions, and mantras to guide and balance my energy throughout the day.
Often I use the book as an oracle. When I have a question or problem that needs some insight, I think about the question, then open the book to any random page, read that page, and reflect on the message that wants to be revealed.
Thriving as an Empath takes self-care to a whole new level. My favorite suggestions are to reconnect with nature, take a time out, connect with my animals, meditate, take a soothing self-care bath, use essential oils and crystals. These practical techniques help me stay grounded and protect me from energy overload.
Even if your not an Empath, this book is a great way just to reconnect with yourself.
This powerhouse book is a daily dose of wisdom. Like precious jewels each daily reading offers heart-felt guidance to help keep balance, intuition, boundaries and personal energy in alignment. I especially enjoy working with the affirmations, intensions, and mantras to guide and balance my energy throughout the day.
Often I use the book as an oracle. When I have a question or problem that needs some insight, I think about the question, then open the book to any random page, read that page, and reflect on the message that wants to be revealed.
Thriving as an Empath takes self-care to a whole new level. My favorite suggestions are to reconnect with nature, take a time out, connect with my animals, meditate, take a soothing self-care bath, use essential oils and crystals. These practical techniques help me stay grounded and protect me from energy overload.
Even if your not an Empath, this book is a great way just to reconnect with yourself.
August 22, 2019
Dr. Orloff has written a book that is essential for Highly Sensitive People and Empaths. I love how each topic is written in small sections but exactly to the point. I’m new to understanding (or acknowledging) the fact that I’m Empath. I’ve always known I was something. I found Thriving as an Empath incredibly insightful, honest, and wise. I highlighted so many sections that spoke to what I must work on and even journaled each intention. I’ll be reading again and just purchased The Empaths Empowerment Journal. written by Dr. Judith Orloff as well. I’m grateful to have a true professional letting us know we aren’t alone and give the tools to thrive.
June 22, 2019
This necessary book is meant to be read one day at a time through the whole year as there is one short reading and action step for each day. I think it is extremely helpful for those of us who identify as empaths. The suggestions for self-care are short and to the point, each is a good reminder to maintain our boundaries and take care of our own bodies, minds and spirits.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
June 16, 2019
For those of us who identify as highly sensitive and/or empathic, we now have another great resource to add to our bookshelf. Author Judith Orloff offers self-care tips for every day of the year. Most of the things we probably know we "should" do, but Orloff reminds us why it's necessary. Each step is small enough to not be overwhelming but with practice each will help deal with daily overwhelm. I was highlighting my way through this book - I can't offer higher praise than that!
January 10, 2020
Inspiring and beautifully written daily readings that nourish the Empath's soul! Dr. Orloff, once again demonstrates her authority on best practices of self-care for sensitive people. This great book has taught me so many valuable ways to still be compassionate toward others and yet take care of myself, and I'm only a couple of weeks into the daily readings . It's invaluable and I highly recommend all Empath's read it!
January 13, 2022
While I couldn’t relate to every single day, there were some really good moments throughout. I enjoyed being able to have something to read everyday and it did help me create space and take care of myself while reducing guilt. I didn’t even have the chance to read every entry and I didn’t beat myself up for it which really says a lot about my progress in healing from trauma.
October 29, 2019
Each page relates to a day of the year and offers a digestible thought followed by a short thought to meditate on. The unique daily meditation is always wonderful and insightful. This book will be my companion for years to come and I am recommending it to my coaching clients.
October 25, 2020
Very helpful for this sensitive guy to shore up his strength and courage to be my authentic self.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact, I maxed my copy allowance well before I finished the year sharing quotes I found especially helpful.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact, I maxed my copy allowance well before I finished the year sharing quotes I found especially helpful.
October 26, 2020
I checked this from the library so I wasn't able to read it like you should, a page a day.
It's alright. If you're an empath, it has some good tips in there to stay better grounded in this crazy world.
It's alright. If you're an empath, it has some good tips in there to stay better grounded in this crazy world.
February 2, 2023
Incredible book that I'll be re-reading for years to come. It's great having a new self care technique for each day. I wish she wrote a version for the Southern Hemisphere so the dates and seasons would match up here.
January 1, 2025
If you consider yourself an Empath, Highly Sensitive, easily entangled in issues of others, manipulated by people, or being taken advantage of very often, please read it. It can be life saving, trust me.
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