A significant portion of people experience anxiety and ongoing stress in their daily lives. If you find yourself feeling anxious and stressed continually while in the work setup, you may be suffering from work-related anxiety. When not addressed, it can negatively impact your psychological and physical health and your work. Here are some symptoms of work anxiety;
- The typical symptoms of anxiety like a racing hearbeat, insomnia, excessive worrying, fatigue, and feeling jittery,
- Taking unusual amounts of time off work,
- Struggling to start or finish tasks at work,
- Struggles focusing,
- Overreacting to things that happen at work,
- Being too focused on the negative aspects of work.
There are some things you can do that can help you alleviate and even eliminate these feelings.
Helpful strategies for work-related anxiety
Practice gratitude
Anxiety can keep you focused on the negative aspects of your life and your work, which exacerbates the feelings of anxiety. Make it a practice to remind yourself about the good things that are happening in your life and your work. Think about all the privileges your job affords you as well as the impact you are making.
Take breaks off work periodically
Sometimes you will feel exhausted with life and work and need a break. A break will enable you to recharge, making you better able to perform at work when you go back. Be sure that when you are on holiday, you don’t keep thinking about work and calling to ask what is going on. Spend that time away sleeping, relaxing, engaging in hobbies, and doing activities that make you happy.
Visit a therapist
You don’t always have to handle all your problems by yourself. You can look for the closest cbt clinic around you or make an appointment with a Montreal Therapist. They will teach you useful strategies that will help you reduce your anxiety. For example, they will teach you problem-solving techniques, relaxation techniques, and how to counter maladaptive thoughts so that you can soothe yourself.
Take short breaks throughout the day
Working like a machine does not help you become more productive. Countless studies show that the brain functions optimally when work sessions are interspaced with breaks. Decide on an interval, after which you will be taking a break. A short break can involve watching a cat video, making a cup of tea, or even stretching if it’s possible. Also, avoid skipping your lunch breaks. Use that time to interact with like-minded colleagues to get your mind off of work.
One warning sign that your work anxiety is getting out of hand is if it’s leading to some harmful coping mechanisms. For example, you should seek professional help if it is causing you to withdraw from people or engage in risky behavior like taking drugs. There will always be big and small problems and stressors in life. Take the time to notice when they are having a bigger negative impact than they should, and take steps to reduce them for the sake of your health and your job.
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