anx·i·e·ty
/aNGˈzīədē/
noun
- a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
This is something that I dealt with my entire life and in numerous situations:
- Personal: always feeling like I did something wrong
- Work: wondering what moods people may be in according to the day or routine
- Dating: worrying that I’m not doing enough to make the relationship work or I’m doing too much in the relationship itself
It happens to me all the time. I may start my days with my anxiety being at 2/10, then spikes to 5/10 at different parts of the day, then back to 2/10 when I am on my way home or working out at the gym.
How do I lower the level of anxiety throughout my work day?
Below are some of the things I do. Maybe these can help you as well.
- Thinking positive thoughts
- Taking the time to breathe (I use the breathe option on the mindfulness app on my Apple Watch for 2 minutes)
- Have a list of assignments I need to do for the day
- I read affirmations of the “I am” app on my phone
- Text/message someone to help reduce the anxiety
- Manifesting good things that will happen
- Respond to coworkers with a soft and calm tone in my voice