Summary

In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about managing anxiety in the workplace, particularly in the context of an upcoming reorganization. She emphasizes the importance of understanding anxiety as a natural response to uncertainty and offers practical strategies for managing stress, including leveraging workplace resources. Christa also underscores the importance of supportive management, and highlights leveraging workplace resources where available. She provides three key steps to empower listeners when they are feeling anxious because of work changes they feel they have no control over, and reminds the listeners that there are always actions they can take as pathways to managing stress and anxiety. The conversation highlights the role of personal strengths and value in mitigating anxiety, as well as resources available for mental health support.

Key Takeaways

· Anxiety at work is common, especially during uncertain times.

· Effective communication from leadership can reduce employee anxiety.

· Utilizing workplace resources like EAPs could be helpful and useful for employee anxiety.

· Chronic anxiety can stem from a stressful work environment.

· Recognizing your value in the workplace can empower you.

· Self-care practices can help reduce anxiety levels.

Additional Resources

Anxiety and Stress Resources:

Anxiety. (n.d.). https://www.apa.org. https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety

Clark, M. (2025, July 17). Navigating anxiety. Project Healthy Minds. https://app.projecthealthyminds.com/mental-health-challenges/navigating-anxiety?

Coping with stress at work. (2024, October 22). https://www.apa.org. https://www.apa.org/topics/healthy-workplaces/work-stress

CliftonStrengths®: Gallup, Inc. (2019, September 21). CliftonStrengths. Gallup.com. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx

The Big Five Test: Quick Video: Abby Medcalf PhD. (2024, May 16). Take this research- based test to discover your big five personality traits [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDnaV2fKLoo

The Big Five Test: Information and Link: Huseby, E. M. (2024, April 30). History and background of the Big Five Test. Free Open-source BigFive Personality Traits Test. https://bigfive-test.com/articles/big_five_test_history_and_background

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