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đź“ť Guide for empaths and HSPs: terricole.com/guide
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đź“š Boundary Boss Book: boundarybossbook.com
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Are you constantly exhausted after social interactions or overwhelmed by the news? If you "absorb" the emotions of others or feel overstimulated by bright lights and loud noises, you aren’t just "extra"—you are likely an Empath or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).
In this video, Terry Cole breaks down the crucial differences between empaths and HSPs and introduces the concept of "Auto-Accommodating"—the hidden habit of fixing everyone else’s problems at the expense of your own sanity.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
✨The Empath vs. HSP: How to identify which one you are (or if you’re both!).
✨The 5-Step Proactive Plan: A clear strategy to stop the energy drain and reclaim your peace.
✨Boundary Fluency: How to say "no" to plans (like loud concerts or late dinners) without feeling guilty.
✨Energy Protection: Simple daily rituals to clear other people’s "vibes" from your system.
Stop living in a state of hyper-vigilance and start turning your sensitivity into your superpower. It’s time to stop over-functioning and start prioritizing you
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đź“š Get my books:
Boundary Boss Book: amzn.to/44DZID9
The Boundary Boss Workbook: amzn.to/3Ra7CRU
Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency: hfcbook.com
🪔 Meditate with me:
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Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Defining Empaths vs. Highly Sensitive People
2:58 - Personal HSP/Empath Experiences
5:16 - Real-Life Example: The Package Story
8:42 - Auto Accommodating Pattern
11:00 - Five-Step Proactive Plan Introduction
11:30 - Step 1: Take Inventory of Stress-Inducing Situations
13:10 - Step 2: Identify Energy Vampires
13:53 - Step 3: Boundaries
15:42 - Step 4: Prioritize Your Comfort
17:17 - Step 5: Build Daily Grounding Practice
18:16 - Conclusion: Sensitivity as Superpower
If You Enjoyed This, Watch These Videos
youtube.com/watch?v=3wIKRfXVNFQ - Burnt Out Empath? How to Protect Your Energy With Boundaries
youtu.be/mn1k6OJmpTE?si=fV7h0tWfVd4L1DQ1 - How to Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person
youtu.be/TEtwpbNe-0U?si=pMhEy-ljRsCqgFwY - Stop Auto-Accommodating - For Empaths, Codependents & Highly Sensitive People
About Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, The Boundary Boss Workbook, and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.
She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over a million people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see terricole.com
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/terricole
I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources.
terricole.com/gethelp -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help.
Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust.
#Empath #HighlySensitivePerson #ProtectYourEnergy #EmotionalBoundaries #EmpathTips
#MentalWellness #SelfCareForEmpaths #HSP
đź“ť Guide for empaths and HSPs: terricole.com/guide
🔑 Ready to build healthier relationships? Join: terricole.com/tcm
🌸 Up-level your impact and achieve your goals: terricole.com/flourish
đź“š Boundary Boss Book: boundarybossbook.com
đź“š Too Much Book: hfcbook.com
Are you constantly exhausted after social interactions or overwhelmed by the news? If you "absorb" the emotions of others or feel overstimulated by bright lights and loud noises, you aren’t just "extra"—you are likely an Empath or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).
In this video, Terry Cole breaks down the crucial differences between empaths and HSPs and introduces the concept of "Auto-Accommodating"—the hidden habit of fixing everyone else’s problems at the expense of your own sanity.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
✨The Empath vs. HSP: How to identify which one you are (or if you’re both!).
✨The 5-Step Proactive Plan: A clear strategy to stop the energy drain and reclaim your peace.
✨Boundary Fluency: How to say "no" to plans (like loud concerts or late dinners) without feeling guilty.
✨Energy Protection: Simple daily rituals to clear other people’s "vibes" from your system.
Stop living in a state of hyper-vigilance and start turning your sensitivity into your superpower. It’s time to stop over-functioning and start prioritizing you
instagram.com/lara_riggio
larariggio.com
đź“š Get my books:
Boundary Boss Book: amzn.to/44DZID9
The Boundary Boss Workbook: amzn.to/3Ra7CRU
Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency: hfcbook.com
🪔 Meditate with me:
Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/cpKnbJB4KDb (I have a bunch of free meditations on here and love this app!)
Connect With Me
📸 Instagram: terricole.com/ig
đź“© Newsletter: terricole.com/newsletter
Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Defining Empaths vs. Highly Sensitive People
2:58 - Personal HSP/Empath Experiences
5:16 - Real-Life Example: The Package Story
8:42 - Auto Accommodating Pattern
11:00 - Five-Step Proactive Plan Introduction
11:30 - Step 1: Take Inventory of Stress-Inducing Situations
13:10 - Step 2: Identify Energy Vampires
13:53 - Step 3: Boundaries
15:42 - Step 4: Prioritize Your Comfort
17:17 - Step 5: Build Daily Grounding Practice
18:16 - Conclusion: Sensitivity as Superpower
If You Enjoyed This, Watch These Videos
youtube.com/watch?v=3wIKRfXVNFQ - Burnt Out Empath? How to Protect Your Energy With Boundaries
youtu.be/mn1k6OJmpTE?si=fV7h0tWfVd4L1DQ1 - How to Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person
youtu.be/TEtwpbNe-0U?si=pMhEy-ljRsCqgFwY - Stop Auto-Accommodating - For Empaths, Codependents & Highly Sensitive People
About Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, The Boundary Boss Workbook, and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.
She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over a million people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see terricole.com
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/terricole
I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources.
terricole.com/gethelp -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help.
Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust.
#Empath #HighlySensitivePerson #ProtectYourEnergy #EmotionalBoundaries #EmpathTips
#MentalWellness #SelfCareForEmpaths #HSP
