The holidays are a time for family and friends, but it’s also undoubtedly a time for stress. The global pandemic hasn’t lessened the holiday anxiety in any way, either. Truth be told, the pressure of the holidays to travel to family, host a big gathering, and spend time around people is not something any of us needs right now.
Read MoreWe can define perfectionism as the desire to be flawless and to do flawless work. Sometimes, it affects only one aspect of our lives, like work, but other times, we feel the pressure to be perfect in everything we do. While perfectionism can motivate us to try harder, it can also make us feel constantly anxious and concerned with our performance.
Read MoreAnxiety has many origins, but one topic that elicits anxiety in many people, especially now during COVID, is their marriage and what to do about it when it’s not working for them anymore. Sometimes, anxiety manifests as a result of repressing emotions and not dealing (or knowing how to deal) with marriage problems that you might be confronted with.
Read MoreImposter syndrome goes by various names. Some call it fraud syndrome, while others call it an imposter phenomenon. Regardless of what you call it, it's a psychological condition field by fear and anxiety of feeling like a fraud. You may feel as if you're an imposter when your boss hands you a list of tasks that you're qualified to do, but the man or woman in the next room might feel as if they don't deserve their office, promotion, or general success in life.
Read MoreAnxiety is often triggered during stressful or unfamiliar situations. Anxious feelings can be triggered from a variety of circumstances depending on the person. You may feel anxiety from attending an event, giving a speech, or even a certain work task. Occasional anxiety is completely normal and isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Anxious feelings can help alert you to danger and also make you more alert in important situations.
Read MoreLife looks very different right now and adjusting to new daily routines as well as dealing with the uncertainty of the situation is tough. There are many factors influencing peoples’ anxiety levels from finances and kids to isolation and concerns for loved ones. It all takes a toll on your mental health, which is why it’s important to learn how to manage your anxiety during COVID-19.
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