The REAL reason why you are so anxious at work.

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[blackbellanow]

When I do a good job at work, I feel relieved. I never feel joy. A few weeks ago you asked me if I ever felt like I was doing a good job and I honestly answered “no”. I live in a headspace on constant evaluation of what I’m doing wrong. I’ve been strong arm ing my way through, but I am severely depressed. I feel very trapped and pulled in several directions.

[chandrikadas]

That's EXACTLY how I feel. I feel like I'm stupid, I don't seem to GET things quickly, in a new role, I'm a mess. I feel like I'm not smart enough, not good enough, it's just so hard feeling this way. Anxiety is soul destroying. I hope i can get through this.

[na]

I feel my anxiety at work comes mainly due to lack of knowledge and proper training. I do my best to be prepare for the calls with my clients but I aleays feel that I don't know enough or as much as I should and therefore I just constantly want to quit.

[ProfoundFamiliarity]

Erin doesn't understand that for most people, job security does equate to food, shelter and survival.

[speaklife]

I have so much anxiety about work, I have panic attacks the night before work. Thank you for this video.

[jackieburns]

Anxiety caused by the possible financial impact of job loss happens, so it really is tied to survival.

[dannysunwantedopinions]

Anyone who has the self awareness, courage, and desire to watch a video like this is very likely doing so much better than they think. I would call that being a very conscientious and caring person who unfortunately is constantly scrutinizing, comparing, and criticizing themselves. Employers and coworkers LOVE that, as opposed to the 80% who are way too arrogant or just insulated by their pride/egos to improve themselves or to even care. Don’t be so hard on yourself.

[pattykogei]

Started a new job recently. Aced the interview however can’t stop making mistakes. My boss outright asked if I had help with the interview. And my anxiety just ballooned. During the meetings my jaws are tightly clenched and I can’t stop thinking of how incompetent I am to the point of wanting to die in order to stop doing this job. And side note is I didn’t get sufficient training and my bosses are aware of this - so the pressure for my work to be a homerun is also self-imposed and I don’t know how to stop it.

[ChinaDoll]

I am off and thinking about work! I hate it

[cdawnlewis]

I’m literally in awe of how on point this was for me!! I thought I was crazy for having such high anxiety that no one seemed to understand. Thank you so much!!

[lakenmarie]

I feel so seen. I left a job partly because I felt attacked and disrespected by a coworker. I could not understand why he would treat me that way and it really festered. I felt rejected. Im feeling that way in my new job now, so it must be me. I understand coworkers don't need to be best friends but could at least be friendly in passing. Everyone is in survival mode and I can't expect everyone to mask. Thank you for helping me understand this

[gypsyaspen]

People get called dumb when they have performance anxiety and trying to people please

[misskteu]

Sitting here on a Sunday afternoon under a weighted blanket trying to calm down after a full on day....on Friday. I've had anxiety all weekend. I started a new job 7 weeks ago and i feel i cant cope.

I feel slightly better after watching this

[jalu]

My anxiety is fuelled by the fact I can't read over 1 page, I have mental fatigue when I read due to the fact I struggle to understand what I read. My understanding tends to be limited and I usually misunderstand what I read. I don't remember what I read, don't even get clarification after asking thousands questions...and my writing sucks, I have to write many document and often don't know where to start and to write. It seems everyone writing is best than me, and my Manager told me that my coworker is a good writer that made my anxiety go up as I know I lack that skill.

[jasmina]

When you say this loud, it kind of feels like a relief.

[Sparkymag]

Never thought of it this way. Just left a job because of this...🤦‍♀️ Now I'm starting over again, increasing my stress - maybe for nothing. Oh boy... I need to move into resilience, compassion, instead of fear, panic, etc.

[Martlin]

Someone told me once that you need to mentally defend yourself just as if you were an attorney instead of convicting yourself for every little thing. I need to practice that more, but this was a great video. Thank you for giving me even more tools to work with.

[lenhan]

If ur in this situation you know how hard it is to actually function in the workplace, although deep down you know ur not that stupid and you can do it. Its a struggle, but journey to overcome it starts now

[crystalpowell]

I get so nervous I lose my ability to catch my errors. Thank you for this.

[smokymom]

I just started my new job week ago in new role and it stressed me out to the point of crying. I never thought about cause of my anxiety was because of primitive survival. I want to able to over come my work anxiety so I can be productive and feel confident.