Frustratingly, our world tries to conform to a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach when we all know such a feat isn’t possible.
It often feels as though certain careers are viewed with more value than others, such as corporate roles and medical or scientific fields – but what about art, social work, and psychology?
Many empaths thrive in these types of jobs and have lots they can bring to these fields.
So why do many empaths find themselves struggling in sales or marketing, or feel completely overwhelmed within the medical field?
In this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the world of empathic careers.
Few people realize that different types of empaths may benefit from a range of careers.
We’ll learn more about the different types of empathy and find out why some jobs may be unsuitable.
We’ll also explore the careers for empaths that are best suited to each type of empath, as well as highlight some careers full-blown empaths may wish to steer clear of.
What is an Empath?
Numerous articles explore in-depth the defining characters of an empath.
To briefly surmise, however, an empath is someone who has a heightened level of emotional perceptiveness.
An empath can read the emotions and/or physical status of other of others with ease.
Beyond this though, empaths also tend to feel the emotions/status of others as though it is their own.
This means that they can fully attune with others which forges deeper connections and means that the empath is often a source of support or care for others.
It is worth noting that an empath’s resources aren’t unlimited, so empaths need to take time to recharge and are better off avoiding careers that will constantly deplete their energy reserves.
What Are The Best Careers For Empaths?
Here’s where this article differs from so many of the articles out there; few people realize there are 7 distinctly different types of empaths.
Each of these types features inherent traits that alter the way your empathy presents itself and what careers are best suited to you.
This is why some empaths are wholly unsuited to medical professions such as paramedics due to emotional exhaustion, whereas other empaths can sustain their emotional reserves.
To make this article simple and easy to navigate we’re going to break down each of the types of an empath and highlight the best and worst careers for each.
When reading this, you may find that you intensely resonate with one category or may find yourself a combination of two or three types.
This is because everyone is unique and fluid and our life experiences shape us in different ways.
You can still use the information from each category and merge and meld the advice given to find the right empath career path for you.
Physical Empath
Have you ever noticed how you and your best friend or partner can ‘share’ pain?
There have been times where I’ve had an unexplained stomach ache or tension in my head only to find my best friend has food poisoning or a migraine.
If this is the case for you then you might be a physical empath or have a physically empathic connection with your bestie.
On a much more subtle level, you may find that you absorb the physical traits or mannerisms of others without realizing it.
You may laugh when other people laugh or find yourself yawning when you’re not tired because someone else has.
These are perfect examples of low-level physical empathy.
Physical empaths can be restored by the well-being of others and this is something that needs to be considered when exploring career options.
Careers for Physical Empaths
As physical empaths thrive when in situations that showcase the physical wellbeing of others, they are assets to the sports science industry and fitness world.
Full-blown physical empaths work best where they can see and play a hand in the physical improvement of others.
This means that careers such as; physiotherapy, personal training, physical rehabilitation, and even diet coaching can be ideal for the physical empath.
Not all physical empaths are sporty, however.
Physical well-being comes in so many different forms after all, which means that physical empaths can thrive in a range of careers.
Some with more minimal empathic abilities may find medical roles a suitable fit as they can ‘fix’ physical ailments, where full-blown physical empaths would be overwhelmed by feeling the pain of others.
Some empaths may also take their skills for improving the physical state of others down a less literal route.
They may thrive in construction or as a handyman, as they can make the connection between good physical surroundings and positive physical well-being.
Emotional Empath
Emotional empaths are the type of empaths we’re probably all most familiar with.
Emotional empaths pick up on the…
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