A Few Things to Try
So without relying on a certain pill with the vague commercial and the pages of side effects, there are a few things that might help you tackle your anxiety. You have a measure of control; to change your work environment and certainly your response to it. Even something as simple as altering your thinking about the stress in your life can have a positive effect. There are several books and courses that claim to help you make these changes. Now as a guarded realist, you’re thinking that a new mindset sounds like a great thing, but you’re still going to be left with a mountain of work once you get back to reality.
Something else to consider is that most people are reactive when it comes to stress at work. This means that they’ll often take steps to remedy problems only after they arise. You might want to try being a little more active in your approach. Anticipate future problems. Take steps to ensure that stressful issues don’t reoccur. Change the methods your group uses to complete projects. In the end, however, addressing the source of your stress may involve making some compromises. Knowing which ones to make is very important and something we’ll leave to you. You may have to explain to your boss that you really can’t take on a new task right now without sacrificing the quality of your other work.
You also may not be alone in your efforts to lower your stress level. Progressive companies have begun to realize that employees with balanced, healthy lives are often more productive. To this end, many have made an effort to reduce stress by getting involved in areas that have typically been outside their realm of influence. For example, many have started employee assistance programs where workers can receive free counseling and support. Others have incorporated flexible work schedules that recognize that life doesn’t always fit neatly around eight daytime hours. Even something as simple as a recreation program or on-site gym can have a positive impact on a company’s workforce.
The Take-home
So try not to write your job off as “stressful” and feel like you’re helpless to do anything about it. Try some of the things above and you might find that your work anxiety is a little more manageable.
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