Overwhelmed at Work – Simple tips to Manage

Being overwhelmed, scared or fearful at work, makes it hard for us to carry out our duties, and it causes a lot of stress. Being calm and focused at work is a priority. If we are worried, it impacts our work and our pay packet. Our thoughts, our way of thinking impact all areas of life. When we have a goal/aim to focus on in a our professional development it allows us to manage our sense of fear and it calms us down. Here are a few tips and of course you probably have a few more to add.

Managing my Own Performance at Work

Create a positive outlook on the situation /work even though you feel scared /overwhelmed.
Change your mind-set from fearful/scared to motivated/determined. I can do this, I will be okay.
Investigate the work and see if you are capable of it, otherwise work with another in the team to understand the requirement of the work.
Do the most important piece of work first not the easiest or nicest.
When the priorities or scope changes handle it with positive /non-reactive way. If you are a facial expression person, then watch your facial expression.

I hope these little tips are useful. Often making a little note card with helpful reminders will assist you at work.

I am not a career councilor. I share from my own life experiences where I have gained a level of success and achievement. Would you like more blog posts that are career related ?

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