Am I an empath?

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Quiz Questions

1.
You find that you have to wait until things feel “good” or “right” before you can proceed.
- A.
  Not really, it I set my mind to it, I'll work as fast as possible and won't let things get in my way (especially my feelings!)
- B.
  Sometimes, which can be frustrating because it can slow me down.
- C.
  I always listen to my gut and if this means I turn down good opportunities or don't get started, that's ok.
2.
Do you typically see your projects (creative or business) through to completion?
- A.
  I often start-stop-start and then eventually change my mind or my focus before letting it see the light of day (but I promise I have good reason!)
- B.
  I'm ride or die: when I start something, I finish it (like 90% of the time)!
- C.
  I have definitely finished projects, but there are many bumps along the way and it can literally feel painful to bring my creations to the light of day.
3.
When you walk into a room, a space or a business, you can tell right away if you feel comfortable.
- A.
  Never really think of it...
- B.
  Usually, but I don't necessarily do anything about it.
- C.
  Yep, and I usually leave (because who needs bad vibes?)
4.
When you get "stuck" in creative or business endeavors and a well-meaning coach or friend tells you to "push through", you...
- A.
  You get mad or feel bad about yourself and vow to never seek their advice again (they just don't "Get" you)
- B.
  You're pretty sure they're right, but it's not as easy as it sounds, there is more to the picture.
- C.
  Appreciate the support, take their advice and get the heck on with it.
5.
It seems like everyone has an easier path to success than you?
- A.
  Disagree
- B.
  Somewhat agree
- C.
  Definitely agree
6.
Which of the following best describes your relationship with goal setting?
- A.
  I love setting goals, do great with accountability and will do whatever it takes to hit my goals
- B.
  I like to have goals, even if I can't always achieve them and I try to be kind to myself if I don't reach them.
- C.
  I don't always like to set goals because I feel bad when I don't achieve them, so I like to keep things more open-ended.
7.
Let’s talk boundaries — do you use 'em?
- A.
  They’re definitely necessary. Sometimes it’s hard to turn things down, but I’m not going to be happy if I’m exhausted…
- B.
  Great in theory, but struggle to keep or set them.
- C.
  Setting and keeping boundaries can be hard, because I hate to disappoint others and TBH they likely need my help.
8.
You feel you are at the whim of the "universe", "inspiration" or "energy" that's out of your control when it comes time to create.
- A.
  No, when I set my mind to do something, I do something regardless of forces that appear outside of my control.
- B.
  Sometimes things seem "off" and it makes progress towards goals or creative endeavors seem like I'm swimming upstream.
- C.
  If things don't line up, then I usually change my mind. Progress towards goals shouldn't be "hard" if it's meant to be.
9.
You can tell what someone is feeling without him/her saying a word?
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
- C.
  Most of the time
10.
You go to a big event or gathering and meet a lot of people, this makes you feel:
- A.
  Meh, not my favorite way to spend my time. I'd rather hang out in smaller groups where I know most of the people.
- B.
  Elated! I got to spend a lot of talking talking about what I do, connecting to others and growing.
- C.
  Ick, I have to go home and take a long nap! I'm exhausted and that was stressful.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Based on your score, either you don't identify as empathic or you're not yet in touch with the parts of yourself that are.
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The reality is that we are all born with an abundance of empathic abilities, but over time, we learn to turn them off or shut them out. The good thing about where you are at right now is that more traditional business and creative coaching works quite well for you and you don't get stuck in a lot of the creative friction that empath business owners and creatives can get stuck in. If you're looking to build up your empathic superpowers, try a few of the following:1. Check in with your body prior to making decisions. See if there is an area like your stomach, heart, or crown of your head that light up in sensation when about to make a decision? This could be a "feeling", a thought that drops into your head out of thin air, a smell you notice, or a vision that pops into your mind. 2. Reflect on how listening to or not listening to your body (and its sensations) have worked or not worked for you in the past. This is going to help you build up trust between the subtle cues your body is sending you and the more "logical" or "analytical" part of you that is used to taking control. 3. If you want to continue to grow your empathic abilities, check out my The Empathic Entrepreneur podcast to gain new insights and uncover more of your superpowers. We ALL have them!Hello, friend! I’m Anna Long-Stokes ✨I’m holding space for your growth.I LOVE to pair my empathic abilities with my business know-how to help other empaths on their entrepreneurial and creative journeys. I've run the 7 figure business, managed teams of people and taught psychic classes! This unique fusion of experience and passion has brought me here (to you!)Whether you identify as an empath or not, you're intrigued to learn how to hone your innate sensitivities to make creation and business a breeze! You might feel like life is passing by with most creations never seeing the light of day or you might be frustrated that most business advice hasn't worked for you. I "get" you, because I AM you!I spent years trying to fit my square peg into societies round roll and it didn't work! I found success when I learned to harness my psychic sensitivities, not hide them away or fight them.Whether you're a baker or a candlestick maker, you make the world a better place with your creative pursuits and entrepreneurial endeavors and I've created this online space for you and others like you who are ready to step into their power and CREATE like never before!Ready to turn your psychic sensitivities into your psychic superpowers?Check out these ah-mazing resources to help you on your journey!1. Listen in on my Empathic Entrepreneur Podcast where we talk about the intersection of business, creativity and energy work (and have many laughs along the way!) COMING MAY 2022.2. Checkout my Empathic Entrepreneur Academy. A beautiful online program and community for the the more energetically-sensitive creatives and entrepreneurs looking to turn their sensitivities into their superpowers. 🙌3. Respond back to this and introduce yourself! I love getting to know each and everyone of you Plus expect to see me in your inbox with creative musings ✨
2.
Based on your score, you are fairly empathic and fairly in touch with the fact that you are, but you're still figuring out how to make it work for you.
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Being empathic is a beautiful thing. it's a sensitivity that you shouldn't be ashamed of. However, it's helpful to be aware of when your abilities are working for you and when they're working against you. Energy is a powerful thing and when you're empathic, it can rule your life in obvious and not-so-obvious ways. If you're looking to become more aware of how your empathic abilities are impacting your life, try a few of the following:1. Take a look back at your life and some of the big decisions you've made. Did you use your intuition to help make them? If so, what did that look like? Now look back on any decisions you've made that you've regretted, were you utilizing your intuition when you made them? If you were, there's a chance that your empathic abilities, while strong, tend to hold you back because you re possibly experiencing the sensations of fear or resistance more acutely than others and this ends up preventing you from pulling the trigger so you look back and life and have more lost opportunities then you're proud of admitting. However if you made a lot of big decisions and you used your intuition and you don't regret them, then it's possible that your empathic abilities are very much working for you in life, creations and in business!2. Reflect on how listening to or not listening to your body (and its sensations) have worked or not worked for you in the past. This is going to help you build up trust between the subtle cues your body is sending you and the more "logical" or "analytical" part of you that is used to taking control. 3. If you want to continue to grow your empathic abilities and get them working in your favor in life, creations and business, then check out my The Empathic Entrepreneur Academy. This non-traditional program is designed to help you with the root cause of limiting beliefs, starting and stopping project or never really putting yourself out there. Hello, friend! I’m Anna Long-Stokes ✨I’m holding space for your growth.I LOVE to pair my empathic abilities with my business know-how to help other empaths on their entrepreneurial and creative journeys. I've run the 7 figure business, managed teams of people and taught psychic classes! This unique fusion of experience and passion has brought me here (to you!)Whether you identify as an empath or not, you're intrigued to learn how to hone your innate sensitivities to make creation and business a breeze! You might feel like life is passing by with most creations never seeing the light of day or you might be frustrated that most business advice hasn't worked for you. I "get" you, because I AM you!I spent years trying to fit my square peg into societies round roll and it didn't work! I found success when I learned to harness my psychic sensitivities, not hide them away or fight them.Whether you're a baker or a candlestick maker, you make the world a better place with your creative pursuits and entrepreneurial endeavors and I've created this online space for you and others like you who are ready to step into their power and CREATE like never before!Ready to turn your psychic sensitivities into your psychic superpowers?Check out these ah-mazing resources to help you on your journey!1. Listen in on my Empathic Entrepreneur Podcast where we talk about the intersection of business, creativity and energy work (and have many laughs along the way!) COMING MAY 20222. Checkout my Empathic Entrepreneur Academy. A beautiful online program and community for the the more energetically-sensitive creatives and entrepreneurs looking to turn their sensitivities into their superpowers. 🙌3. Respond back to this and introduce yourself! I love getting to know each and everyone of you Plus expect to see me in your inbox with creative musings ✨
3.
Based on your score, you are empathic and fairly in touch with the fact that you are.
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Being empathic is a beautiful thing. It's a sensitivity that you shouldn't be ashamed of and based on your answers, you likely are not! Congrats! However, it's helpful to be aware of when your abilities are working for you and when they're working against you. Energy is a powerful thing and when you're empathic, it can rule your life in obvious and not-so-obvious ways. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your empathic abilities. 1. Ask yourself this questions: Is this working for me? Or stated another way, "Do I own my energetic sensitivities or do they own me?". Like I said, being empathic is a beautiful thing, but it's something that you want to have control of as opposed to being the effect of. So take a minute to get clear on how your energetic-sensitivities are working for you or working against you. 2. Set up an energy-clearing routine. Whether it's meditation, dancing, exercise or self-healing, it's crucial to have a way to clear energy out of your space that isn't yours. As empath's we easily take on the energy of others. While this might make us good friend, awesome healers or hard-workers, our capacity has it's limits and it's important to clear your space before you hit the limit and burnout. 3. Fill back up with you. Once you clear your space of energy that isn't yours, it's crucial to fill your space back up with your own unique vibration of energy. Get in touch with this and learn to fill your space with it. The consequences will be that you have better boundaries, more space for you and more energy!Hello, friend! I’m Anna Long-Stokes ✨I’m holding space for your growth.I LOVE to pair my empathic abilities with my business know-how to help other empaths on their entrepreneurial and creative journeys. I've run the 7 figure business, managed teams of people and taught psychic classes! This unique fusion of experience and passion has brought me here (to you!)Whether you identify as an empath or not, you're intrigued to learn how to hone your innate sensitivities to make creation and business a breeze! You might feel like life is passing by with most creations never seeing the light of day or you might be frustrated that most business advice hasn't worked for you. I "get" you, because I AM you!I spent years trying to fit my square peg into societies round roll and it didn't work! I found success when I learned to harness my psychic sensitivities, not hide them away or fight them.Whether you're a baker or a candlestick maker, you make the world a better place with your creative pursuits and entrepreneurial endeavors and I've created this online space for you and others like you who are ready to step into their power and CREATE like never before!Ready to turn your psychic sensitivities into your psychic superpowers?Check out these ah-mazing resources to help you on your journey!1. Listen in on my Empathic Entrepreneur Podcast where we talk about the intersection of business, creativity and energy work (and have many laughs along the way!) COMING MAY 20222. Checkout my Empathic Entrepreneur Academy. A beautiful online program and community for the the more energetically-sensitive creatives and entrepreneurs looking to turn their sensitivities into their superpowers. 🙌3. Respond back to this and introduce yourself! I love getting to know each and everyone of you Plus expect to see me in your inbox with creative musings ✨

Am I an empath?

If you're an empath, then you go about business, life and creativity different than others. Take this quiz to find out your level of empathic sensitivity and begin the journey of learning to turn your sensitivities into your superpowers.

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