Do you sense and connect with the emotions of others on a deep level?
Do you rely on and trust your gut feelings when making decisions?
Do people often come to you for advice or emotional support?
Are you easily distracted by loud noises or certain smells others may not notice?
Have you been told you’re too sensitive?
Does being in crowded or emotionally charged spaces overwhelm you?
Is it hard for you to set boundaries with others?
Do you regularly need time alone to decompress and restore your energy levels?
Is it easy for you to tell if someone is lying or being insincere?
Do you feel like you’re absorbing the emotions of others in a way that interferes with your own mental well-being?
Do you avoid watching the news and sad or violent media because it’s too upsetting?
Do you frequently feel emotionally drained or exhausted, especially after being around people?
You're Most Likely an Empath
Your score indicates a strong likelihood of being an empath. You have several empathetic traits and are very aware of the emotions and experiences of others. This makes you a very valuable friend and confidante for the people in your inner circle, and sometimes even for people you barely know. Let's just say your shoulders have spent a lot of time being cried on.
This ability to understand and absorb the feelings of people around you can be helpful, but you might feel overwhelmed at times. That's why it's so important for you to maintain awareness of your capacity and limits. Set boundaries, take time to recharge, and let your friends and loved ones know when you need some non-negotiable "me time." Remember that it's OK to be selfish once in a while when it's time to take care of your mental and emotional well-being.
You're Empathetic, But Maybe Not an Empath
Your score indicates that you have some empathetic traits. You can understand and connect with people on an emotional level, but you likely don’t experience this connection as deeply as an empath.
How you score on this empath quiz doesn’t define your personality. You can still be a very empathetic person without being an empath. True empaths probably aren’t very common. What's more, your empathy levels can change over time. If you feel it would be helpful, you can continue to deepen and strengthen your empathetic traits with practice.
Read on to find out what it means to be empathetic and how you can increase your empathetic abilities with strategies that can work for almost anyone.
You're Likely Not an Empath
Your score indicates that you might not have many strong empathetic traits. It may be more challenging to understand the emotions of others. Don't worry, this doesn't mean you have no feelings or emotions or can't connect to people—it just means that emotions may not be the best way for you to connect.
How you score on this empath quiz doesn’t define your personality. You can still be a very empathetic person without being an empath. True empaths probably aren’t very common. What's more, your empathy levels can change over time, and you can learn to develop empathy with practice.
Read on to find out what it means to be empathetic and how you can increase your empathetic abilities with strategies that can work for almost anyone.