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Discussion on: What do you do to relieve workplace anxiety?

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Molly Struve (she/her)

My advice would be, if possible, to talk to a coworker you trust about it. Explain to them what you are anxious about. Is it performance related? Is it related to a coworker? Is it related to something outside of work that is carrying over?

I find that verbalizing anxiety is the best way to face it and for me, I often come to realize that what I am anxious about is not as big of a deal as I thought. It also helps to have someone else's perspective that you trust. They can help put things into perspective for you or help you find ways to cope. Not to mention, if you are having a hard time at work you really need to find someone in your workplace that can help you through it bc they will be there with support when you need it and can really understand your situation.

You also may find that when you confide in a coworker that you are not the only one with these anxieties! I am not sure what your anxieties are over but I guarantee someone else is dealing with them or has dealt with them and can help you through it.

Wishing you all the best πŸ€—