Not Your Mood, Not Your Mess…You’re Carrying Energy That Isn’t Yours
- bronwyn donoghue
- Apr 18, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: May 15, 2025
Have you ever woken up feeling fine, then by mid-afternoon you're foggy, anxious, maybe even snappy and you have no idea why? You slept okay. You’ve eaten. You’ve meditated (kind of). And yet, something’s off. Here’s a gentle truth most people never get taught:You might be carrying energy that isn’t yours.
Energy Exchange Happens All the Time
We pick up energy just like we pick up sand at the beach, it sticks without us noticing. That intense chat with your mum? The colleague offloading their stress? Scrolling on your phone and absorbing collective fear or outrage? Each interaction leaves an imprint. Even passing a stranger can spark an energetic “pickup” if your field is open and receptive.This isn’t about being too sensitive. It’s about being energetically aware. And once you learn to notice and release what isn’t yours, you start to feel more like you again.
Common Signs You’re Carrying Someone Else’s Energy
We often miss these signs because they feel like everyday emotions. But when they’re out of the blue, disproportionate, or “sticky”… it’s worth checking in. Here’s what to look for:
Sudden mood swings that don’t match your day
Feeling drained after conversations or crowded places
Feeling heavy in your chest, stomach or shoulders
Brain fog even when you’ve rested
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or flat for no reason
Trouble sleeping or feeling unsettled at night
You’re fine alone, but feel off around certain people
Sound familiar?
Now imagine how often this happens without you realising it. No wonder so many of us feel exhausted, edgy, or confused.
Empaths, Intuitives, and Energy Sponges: This One’s for You
If you're someone who:
Feels deeply
Cries easily (even at ads, yep)
Picks up on people’s “vibe” quickly
Often needs space after socialising
Has people say, “You’re so easy to talk to”…then chances are, you’re absorbing more than the average person.
You're likely clairsentient or empathic, which is beautiful.
But without knowing how to release what’s not yours, it becomes heavy. Foggy. Confusing.
You lose clarity in your intuitive channel.
That’s why energetic awareness is such a big part of our teachings here at Psychic Mediumship College. It’s not just about opening your gifts…
It’s about staying clear and sovereign in your own field.
So How Do You Know What’s Yours vs Not Yours?
Great question. Here’s a quick Energy Ownership Check-In: Ask yourself:
Was I feeling this before?If the emotion showed up after a situation or interaction, it might not be yours.
Is this emotion familiar… or does it feel foreign?Sometimes we carry energy that doesn’t match our typical emotional “palette.”
Does this make sense with my actual life right now?If not, pause and investigate gently.
Where is this feeling sitting in my body?Other people’s energy often sits like a “weight” in the gut, shoulders, back of the neck, or head.
And remember, you don’t have to analyse it. You just have to acknowledge it’s there… and let it go. How to Clear Other People’s Energy (Without Needing Sage or a Full Moon)
Yes, crystals and smoke rituals are great but clearing energy can also be simple, quick, and powerful. Here are some real-world tools you can use today:
1. Speak It Out Loud
Words are spells.
Say:“I release any energy that doesn’t belong to me. I return to my own space with ease and grace.”Simple. Direct. Potent.
2. The Golden Light Shower
Visualise standing under a golden waterfall.
Let it wash through every cell, every layer of your aura.
Watch any heavy, cloudy energy drain away into the earth.
Pro tip: Do this in the actual shower and say, “Let this water rinse away all energy that isn’t mine.”
3. Breathe + Tap Inhale deeply.
Exhale slowly.
Gently tap your chest or thymus (middle of your chest) while saying:“I am safe. I am clear. I am home in my energy.”
4. Move Your Body
Shake your hands.
Do a wiggle.
Put on music and dance it out. Energy gets stuck in the body, so let it MOVE.
5. Salt: The OG Cleanser
Salt is one of the most ancient and natural energy purifiers.
Baths, scrubs, or a simple bowl of salt under your bed can help cleanse your space.
6. Grounding Through Nature
Barefoot on the grass.
Hands on a tree.
Lying on the earth.
Nature rebalances our energy like nothing else.
How to Stop Picking It Up in the First Place
You can’t avoid people (unless you live in a hut, which sounds kind of nice sometimes).
But you can set energetic boundaries without closing your heart.
Try these:
Start your day with this intention: “Only energy that serves my highest good is welcome in my field.”
Visualise a soft, light-filled bubble around you.
Think boundary, not barrier.
End your day by checking in: “What do I want to keep? What do I want to release?”
Energetic hygiene is as important as brushing your teeth.
Final Words: You’re Not Broken. You’re Just Tuned In.
If you feel off…
If you’re tired for no reason…
If you’re questioning why your emotions don’t match your reality…
Take a breath and ask:
“Is this even mine?”
Chances are, it’s not.
And once you learn to clear, protect, and return to your own energy, you start to feel lighter, clearer, and more you again.
You deserve to feel safe in your own body.
You deserve to trust your intuition.
And you deserve to release what was never yours to carry in the first place.
Want to feel more grounded, intuitive and confident in your energy?
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