anxiety in the workplace

What is workplace anxiety?

Not everyone is able to effectively manage and cope with their anxiety at work. Many people struggle with excessive worry about a variety of everyday problems related to work or their personal lives while trying to get their job done.

Workplace anxiety involves feeling stressed, nervous, uneasy, or tense about work, which could include anxiety about job performance, interactions with co-workers, or even public speaking.

Understanding anxiety

The indicators of anxiety include, but are not limited to:

• A drop in performance
• Excessive missed days of work
• Not appearing engaged in work
• Physical complaints, like sweating, upset stomach, and not sleeping well
• Poor job productivity

Things to remember

Adopt healthy habits. Getting enough sleep, eating healthfully, regularly exercising, and not drinking too much alcohol or caffeine can help keep your mind and body in shape.

Secondly, when work is hectic, it becomes too easy to say “yes” even when you don’t understand how to do something. The discomfort of asking for help or clarification is worth it in the long run, and it can decrease overall anxiety about responsibilities. Asking for help also communicates to your superiors that you genuinely care about doing a good job.

Additionally, No matter the person, everyone has bad days. It’s important to remember that you can’t control other people, things that trigger your anxiety, or even anxiety itself. It’s ok not to feel 100% all the time. When you get caught in an anxious phase where you’re thinking negative thoughts about yourself, take some time to think about all the good qualities of yourself.