Have you ever noticed that some people just leave you feeling exhausted? You start off feeling good but after a conversation with someone you are left feeling tired. 

This may be because you are in the presence of an energy vampire. 

An energy vampire is someone who exudes negative energy that drains you. They are continuously taking from you and feeding off your energy. Energy vampires are emotionally immature individuals who have the sense that the world revolves around them. They may lack empathy and feel like the world is there to serve them. They take, take and take. It’s as if they are trying to take from others to fill that void inside of them. However others can’t fill their inner void, they must do so. It does not matter how much you give and how much they drain, they will keep on doing it.

Many individuals who are energy vampires are not completely conscious about what they are doing. They are not bad people who actively seek out your energy. They are doing it from a more unconscious level, it’s usually a defense mechanism that they’ve had for a long time. Having said that, it can still be extremely draining and does not mean that you have to endure it.

Being around an energy vampire can be a good opportunity for you to do some self-reflection. Be curious about your own reactions. Do you surround yourself with a lot of people who tend to take more much more than they give?

If you are currently struggling in an area of their life, for instance your relationship is not going well or you do not like your job, you may be more vulnerable to an energy vampire, because the outer world is always mirroring our inner world.

In this video, I will show you how you can identity energy vampires and 4 tools protect yourself from them.

In case you can’t get to the video or you just prefer to read, here is a brief overview of what I talk about in this video.

Here are 4 tips to minimize an energy vampire’s impact on you:

1. Recognize the Signs

One of the first things to do is to recognize when you’re being drained, and that begins with tuning in to your physical reactions. You want to pay attention to these signs because your body is trying to tell you something.

2. Take a Deep Breath

The moment you feel zapped or stressed out, take a breath. Allow the tension to drift away.

3. Set Boundaries

Boundaries will depend on who these energy vampires are. If it’s a colleague, give yourself 2 minutes for a quick hello, end the conversation and walk away. If a family member calls you, keep it short and if you are already feeling tired, let it go to voicemail. Do not explain yourself.

4. Step Back

Step back and think about what type of people aggravate you. Are you attracting what you haven’t yet worked out in yourself? By paying attention to the people who are draining, you might discover something you need to address in yourself. 

Have you had experience with an energy vampire? If so, how have you dealt with them? I would love to hear from you  in the comments below.

Thank you for reading, watching and sharing.