10 Best Careers For Empaths in 2022

 10 Best Careers For Empaths  in 2022

While it is important for everyone to go down a career path and find jobs that seem right for them, it is especially important for empaths, who are more empathetic, sensitive, and in tune with other people's thoughts, feelings, and emotions than the average person. In the right role, this empathy and sensitivity can help you build a thriving career - but in the wrong job, the same qualities can prove to be a huge burden on both your performance and your happiness.

What Is An Empath? 

An empath is a person who experiences high levels of sensitivity to their own emotions and the feelings of those around them. They often show qualities of empathy, care and intuition at work and in their personal lives. These characteristics can be assets in many types of jobs and work environments, and empathetic people can enjoy long and successful careers. If you recognize the characteristics of empathy, consider looking for jobs well-suited to your personality type to help you find the most 
satisfaction in the workplace.

Many empaths prefer being self-employed to avoid the drain and overwhelm of coworkers, bosses, and packed schedules. Empaths tend to do better on their own time than with the frequent team meetings that are required in large businesses (unless the team is unusually positive and cohesive).

If you are a compassionate and empathetic person, here are 10  best jobs that might be a good fit for you:

10 Best Careers For Empaths

1- Writer.

As an empath, you read people better, feel things more strongly, notice things others may not. Those are all qualities of a great writer.

This can also be a great career path for empaths who find more people-centric roles (like nursing or teaching) too overstimulating or emotionally draining. While the act of writing can be a solo endeavor, you’ll still have a chance to interact with editors, fellow writers, other colleagues, interview subjects, and more.

2- Editor.

Editors review print and online written materials for potential revisions and errors in grammar, usage and mechanics. At higher levels, editors also manage multiple writers across publications by assigning writing projects and managing the publication process.
While this work can be stressful thanks to tight deadlines, it is a job that is mostly solitary. If you have a mastery of the English language and are a grammar expert, this is an excellent career choice.

3- Artist.

Artists are often driven by emotion, passion, and their ability to see things differently than those around them. As are empaths. Most artists work alone in their own space and on their own time. And, as an empath, you can use your abilities to feed your art. It is a great fit for creatives.

4- Graphic Designer.

Empaths tend to be creative thinkers, so it is no surprise there are so many jobs on this list based on creativity. Graphic designers are artists in their own right. Like most creative jobs, this too is a position that allows for a lot of solitary work.

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5- Nurse.

It is very common for empaths to work in the healthcare industry. Their innate need to help others makes them well-suited for caretaker positions like this.
Nursing can be very stressful and is not for all empaths. Some will find it too physically and emotionally draining. Others, though, will thrive in an environment where they can help others and provide emotional support.

6- Psychologist.

Empaths have a connection to other’s emotions and an ability to understand their experiences. They are great listeners and are often sought out for advice. They would make for excellent Psychologists.
Psychologists can work in all kinds of environments and can successfully provide care remotely.

7- Librarian.

Surrounded by books in a quiet, often solitary environment? That sounds like the perfect job for an empath. While this is not a position with a remote work option, it is often solitary work. It also allows you to help others. People don’t just come to libraries to find books; they use computers to do research and apply for jobs, they take classes, they seek assistance, and more.

8- Social worker

Social workers provide help and services that help individuals, families, and communities navigate difficult situations, including social, mental, physical, and emotional challenges. Depending on the population they work with—and the needs of that population—social workers may help people access mental health treatment, nutritional assistance, or housing services; Develop aftercare plans for individuals leaving the treatment program; or provide ongoing case management for people transitioning out of the criminal justice system.

Social workers have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of their clients, which can feel quite satisfying – but dealing with people who are going through a crisis on a daily basis can be too intense for some.

9- Career Coach.

Career coaches help their clients identify, obtain, and/or create their dream jobs. They help their clients reach their career goals in a variety of ways, including exercises to identify the right roles or industries, resume training and interviewing, setting career goals, and supporting accountability. In some cases, coaches work with clients to improve productivity or leadership, get a raise or promotion, sharpen communication skills, or achieve other goals outside of your job search.

To be a good coach, you need to both care about your clients and be able to put yourself in their shoes to figure out how to best coach them and help them build a career they’re passionate about—skills that come naturally to empaths.

10- Teacher.

Educators need to invest in their students — and the success of those students. They must have the ability to recognize and interpret students' feelings in order to reach them and foster an effective learning environment, which can make teaching a great career path for people who consider themselves empathetic. However, keep in mind that standing in front of a few dozen young people - all going through the trials and tribulations of growing up - and expressing concerns from parents and school administrators on top of that may be excessive for some empaths, especially for those who are introverts.

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