To head off erroneous assumptions and misinterpretations, proactively set expectations with your manager, colleagues, and stakeholders around communication style, how decisions will be made, etc

• make a list of working agreements that specify guidelines for positive collaboration (rep...

Paranoia can lead you to people-please and overextend yourself. You may find yourself overly involved in initiatives to maintain an illusion of control.

• Audit your schedule! Look for meetings you can eliminate or cancel.
• Consider delegating attendance to a d...

Without proper boundaries, paranoia can bleed into your personal hours. In fact, four out of five workers currently find it hard to “shut off” in the evenings.

• In your mind’s eye, put stressful situations from your day into an imaginary backpack that you shrug off and leave in the co...

If you’re a sensitive striver, then your empathy levels are likely off the charts. That level of emotional depth can be both a gift and a burden.

On the one hand, you’re skilled at sensing others’ needs and probably have a strong pulse on morale. But on the flip side, you might take other ...