Are You Sharing A Cubicle With Anxiety? 😬

For many professionals, anxiety is a familiar yet often misunderstood colleague at work. It’s that nagging feeling before a big presentation, the unease following an unexpected meeting request from your boss, or the worry accompanying a looming deadline.

It may be easy to dismiss those instances as a mere byproduct of a high-pressure job, but anxiety is more than just nerves or stress. Distinguishing between the natural, situational anxiety that can come with the territory of professional life and an anxiety disorder is key.

Here’s why: If left untreated, these types of conditions often hinder productivity and well-being, as they can disrupt one’s ability to function effectively both at work and in their personal life.

At its core, anxiety isn’t just a single emotion — it’s a complex mix of fear, uncertainty, and other primary emotions that can influence our thoughts and behaviors. (Not to mention that it may manifest with a variety of anxiety-related physical symptoms.)

By recognizing those underlying emotions driving anxiety, you could better manage your response to it and, if needed, seek the appropriate help.

Why this matters: Mental clarity and emotional resilience are vital components of professional success.

In our recent blog post, we outline the emotional roots of anxiety and provide tips to help:

1. Navigate these feelings
2. Maintain mental well-being
3. Understand when it’s time to seek professional support 

With the tools to understand the emotional landscape of anxiety, you can better equip yourself to handle the demands of your career while preserving your peace of mind.

Read the blog post: Understanding and Addressing the Feelings Behind Anxiety

And if you’re wondering whether you might have an anxiety disorder, get some initial insights by taking our free 3-minute anxiety self-assessment to find out where your thinking, behaviors, experiences, and sensations fall on a scale of normal to severe.

Even if you don’t think you have a condition, it’s important to note that medical experts have recently begun recommending that all adults under 65 be screened for anxiety.