empathy

Positive emotions like empathy or gratitude are linked to a more positive continual state and these people are far more likely to help others than those not experiencing a positive emotional state. Researchers found that cognitive empathy, rather than emotional empathy, predicted helping behavior towards victims.

(apathy) Opposite of identification with or understanding of the emotional state of another person. apathy. indifference. detachment. insensitivity.

• affinity.
• appreciation.
• compassion.
• insight.
• pity.
• rapport.
• sympathy.
• warmth.

There is an unhealthy effect of empathy you may not know. Having too much empathy can kill your relationships. Since empathy is more about understanding, so if a couple is into a distressed relationship (‘on the rocks’), one partner can accurately gauze what is going on in their companion’s mind.

Also, empathy alone does not automatically define a person as being emotionally weak overall. Empathy is the ability to relate with someone else’s emotions, therefore, it isn’t a sign of weakness. It just shows that you’ve experienced the emotion that someone else is experiencing.

No. People deserve respect and compassion. Neither of those things really requires empathy. You must respect who they are as individuals and do that whole “golden rule” bit… and that requires reason, not empathy.

Empathy means experiencing someone else’s feelings. ‘ It requires an emotional component of really feeling what the other person is feeling. Sympathy, on the other hand, means understanding someone else’s suffering. It’s more cognitive in nature and keeps a certain distance.

Yes. You always deserve self-compassion no matter the scenario. Even if you are in the wrong, and have actively harmed someone you care about, you will need the self-compassion to have enough resources to apologize and to mend that relationship.

We’re all worthy of compassion and there are those who only want kindness enough to be let alone to go there seperate ways. If a person has compassion, they will feel it and show it, (when possible) because it’s not about the object, it’s about the kind of person that they are.

Use this inspirational empathy words list to express your feelings:

1. Things are tough right now, but I’m here.
2. I understand how hard this is for you.
3. What you’re saying makes so much sense to me.
4. I wish I had been there with you when that happened.
5. That must have hurt your feelings.
6. I hear what you’re saying.

What is the spiritual definition of compassion? The spirit of the word compassion is synonymous with doing. Compassion is not concerned with material or physical things. It’s concerned with the human spirit and soul. The spiritual definition of compassion involves acting to alleviate the suffering, of others.

Here are three tips on how to be assertive and compassionate in your relationships without being taken advantage of:

1. Set Your Boundaries & Speak Your Truth.
2. Identify The Assertive & Compassionate Communication Behaviors Required.
3. Understand Personality Types.

Let me rephrase. I don’t mean that you can’t have people not take advantage of you….Some things you can do:

1. Be people-discerning.
2. Do give people the benefit of the doubt though.
3. Remove people who have abused your kindness before.
4. Give what you are ready to give.
5. Surround yourself with good people.
6. Forgive, don’t forget.

9 Warning Signs Your Friends Take Advantage Of Your Kind Personality

1. They Always Talk About Themselves.
2. You Have To Reach Out First.
3. They’re Being Polite, Not Personal.
4. They Fish For Compliments.
5. They’re Not There For You.
6. You Make Sacrifices.
7. They Only Come Around When They Need Something.

10 Ways of Showing Compassion

1. START WITH YOURSELF. The best way to learn how to be compassionate toward others is to be compassionate with yourself.
2. COMMUNICATE VERBALLY AND NONVERBALLY.
3. TOUCH (IF APPROPRIATE)
4. ENCOURAGE OTHERS.
5. EXPRESS YOURSELF.
6. SHOW KINDNESS.
7. RESPECT PRIVACY.
8. LEARN HOW TO ADVOCATE.