Sympathy Pains

🧠 Empathic Burnout Is Real

August 12, 2025‱1 min read

🧠 Empathic Burnout Is Real

As caring, aware people, we often manage other's energy more than our own energy.

It can show up as:

Anxiety and often, Fatigue
Trouble focusing
Physical tension

And if we don’t release it, it lingers in the body.

🖐 Try This Quick Reset: Self-Havening Technique

Cross your arms gently over your chest or stroke from shoulders to elbows.

Breathe deeply

Repeat: “I release what is not mine to carry, now.”

Even 30 seconds can regulate your system.

💡 Want the full guide?
đŸ“„ [
Download: Body Calm Self-Havening PDF]
đŸ“© Share what you’re ready to let go of, or just send a quiet “me too.”

Warmly,

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Sabrina Smith

Sabrina is the founder of Body Calm Life, a wellness explorer and nervous system nerd sharing real-world “field notes” on clean living, mindful routines, and midlife vitality. She writes to help others breathe easier, feel stronger, and stay grounded—even in a noisy, modern world.

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