Managing Work Stress

Avoidance is a major factor in maintaining anxiety.

"Being willing to fully experience themselves and their private experiences (thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, etc.) and being accepting of that range of experiences while continuing to act on with what is important to them will lead them to in the direction of ceasing the struggle with anxiety." -- Dr Marla Deibler

• Don't suppress your anxiety. Practice acceptance rather than pushing it away.
• Be mindful. "What do you notice when anxiety shows up? What are you thinking and feeling?"

• Invite anxiety along for the ride. Confront your anxieties head on. If you're nervous about public speaking, take point on a presentation.

• Practice self-care. 
• Remind yourself that your mind is not always the best advisor. You get to decide whether the thoughts are worthy of your attention.
• Take a break. It actually helps with managing anxiety.
•  Stay connected. Social support is vital to managing stress.
• Engage in exercises that relax your body and set your mind at ease.
• Lay off the coffee as it can increase heart rate and physiological symptoms of anxiety.

• Seek professional help.

• Headaches
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Trouble sleeping
• Chest pains
• Stomach ache
• Hair loss
• Eyelid twitching
• Acne
• Back pain
• Rashes
• Frequent colds and/or infections
• High blood pressure

These are mostly short-term symptoms, but beware, sustained stress can change your biological systems and result in stroke, heart disease, and diabetes.