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Tips for Overcoming Workplace Anxiety

 Dated: 07-12-2013

Anxiety is a condition that many people deal with in the workplace. Overcoming anxiety isn’t always simple, especially since most people don’t know how to get rid of it. There are only two options for dealing with episodes of anxiety – either give in to it or learn how to beat it. Understanding why it is happening is important, so that you can find the triggers. This will then enable you to find ways to prevent anxiety from taking place. Anxiety usually leads to stress and unhappiness, which can trickle down to other areas of your life. Below are a couple of tips for overcoming anxiety, so that you can have a happier life.

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  1. Learn to control your thoughts: Negative thoughts are a common factor in anxiety. When you're at work, try to be optimistic and think positive thoughts. If you're running late on an assignment, don't think about getting fired; just stay focused so that you can complete it as soon as possible.

  2. Develop self-discipline: This will prevent your emotions and feeling from fueling your anxiety. A certain level of emotional detachment can also benefit you. While you're at work, try not to get too emotionally involved. It's alright to be into your work, but don't allow your feelings get you out of control.




  3. Think happy thoughts in the morning: Your day shouldn't start off on a bad note, so be sure think about the good things in your life when you first wake up, instead of focusing on the bad. Even if the good things are small or insignificant, think of them to give you a boost. It can also have a trickle-down effect on the rest of your day. It's also good to have positive thoughts when you go to bed at night.

  4. Start your day with words of motivation: When you look in the mirror each morning, smile and say positive affirmations. Sometimes you need a bit of cheering to get your day going on the right path.

  5. Stay busy: Idleness is akin to anxiety, so keep yourself busy, so that you can't focus on whatever is troubling you. It's good to start your day busy, and try to stay that way the entire day. This definitely holds true for when you go to work. Your boss will surely love your productivity.

  6. Set goals and work towards them: When people have goals they are working towards, they have less time to worry about anxiety. Using the energy that anxiety would consume for something more constructive and positive is much better.

  7. Talk about your anxieties: Share your anxieties with a person that is close to you and that you trust. Sometimes this can alleviate the stress of anxiety and allow you to reduce its intensity.




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