Managing Anxiety in the Workplace

Introduction

• Why addressing anxiety at work matters
• Disclaimer

1. Understanding the Basics of Anxiety

• Knowing when anxiety needs medical attention
• Seeking help for anxiety
• Exploring treatment options for anxiety
• Choosing to share that you have an anxiety disorder

2. Thinking Effectively through Anxiety

• Type one and type two anxiety
• How anxiety distorts your thinking and decision-making
• Suppressing, accepting, or reappraising anxiety
• First steps when overwhelmed
• Calling out your own anxiety

3. Being Productive at Work

• Managing workplace conflicts that cause anxiety
• Ruthless prioritizing
• Remote or hybrid work
• Technology-related anxiety
• Managing social anxiety
• The perils of perfectionism

4. Positive Techniques to Reduce Anxiety in the Long Term

• The pros and cons of exercise when anxious
• The three pillars of positive psychology
• Gratitude and greatness
• Authentic positivity

Conclusion

• Caring for yourself