Making Common Workplace Fears More Manageable
You’re probably thinking that I’m going to talk about the fear of public speaking, which is often identified as our #1 fear. But I’m thinking of more subtle fears that people don’t always discuss that make the workplace extremely difficult for some workers.
As a therapist, I’ve treated people with diagnosed anxiety disorders, but also milder anxiety symptoms and signs. Worry over finances, health issues, parenting, school and relationships fall into that category. These fears fall somewhere between the two. What kinds of fears do people struggle with at work?
* Interviewing – some folks are natural salespeople and comfortable selling themselves as the ideal candidate to a potential employer. Most of the rest of us aren’t.
* Talking to the boss about “touchy” topics like asking for a raise or time off.
* Long meetings. Any social gathering can be excruciating for some people.
* Business travel – while some people find this just an increasingly annoying part of the job (who enjoys flying any more?), for others it’s very intimidating. Continue reading …
This is a post by Nancy LaFever. You can read more from her at the Centre for Emotional Wellbeing blog.
Article courtesy of Andrew G.R. and jobacle.com – your cure for carbon copy career advice!
