Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, 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 and recognizing personal strengths. 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.
• Supportive management can significantly alleviate employee anxiety.
• 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.
• Developing effective relationships at work can alleviate stress.
• Self-care practices can help reduce anxiety levels.
• Preparing for potential changes can help mitigate feelings of helplessness.
• Simple stress-reduction techniques can be very effective.
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
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Listener Question
02:05 Hard Times are Hard
03:53 Anxiety is a Future-Worry That Happens All Day Today (and tomorrow… and the next day…)
05:54 Talk to Your Manager (if You Can)
09:19 Taking Back Control: Your Worth At Work is Your Value at Work
16:17 Additional Resources
18:53 Wrap Up and Submitting Your Questions
19:43 Contact and Booking Information
Keywords
workplace anxiety, stress management, employee support, mental health, organizational change, coping strategies, management techniques, employee engagement, anxiety resources, personal development, managing stress, employee well-being, leadership support, effective communication, anxiety management
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