Anxiety in the Workplace

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One of the biggest problems facing today's American workers is dealing with anxiety and fear in the workplace.

Anxiety over performance, anxiety over competition, and anxiety over relationships with bosses and co-workers can all contribute to making your workplace a dreaded environment. Monday mornings suddenly look bleak and foreboding because of anxiety over starting the new work week.

While much has been written about fear and anxiety in the workplace, the underlying cause of that condition is a lack of faith in an omnipotent and loving God.

Separation from the Lord leads to anxiety which, in turn, produces actions that sometimes can't be undone. Those who are suffering from anxiety must remember that Christ expects his people to treat others with both love and kindness. But when you feel stressed or anxious, that's a tough command to follow. Trust me. I have intimate knowledge with this concept.

There was a time in my life when I couldn’t go more than a few minutes without having an anxiety attack or feeling deep worry about some matter. My first thought each morning was filled with anxiety. Thoughts all throughout the day were filled with anxiety. And my final thought of the day was also filled with anxiety.

The worry about money. The stress of life. The anxiety of the unknown. I tried everything to deal with this and found only one solution: Giving it to God.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) has become one of my daily verses. It states,

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

It means that the anxiety, worry, and fear is NOT from God.*

Here are the steps I took in my life:

First: I recommend that you develop a healthy and Biblical prayer life. Prayer shouldn't be a formal petition that you utter in the morning or at night. And it shouldn’t be a laundry list of self-centered needs and selfish complaints.

So what should prayer be?

Thoughtful prayer should be a major part of your day. Prayer should be a continual conversation between you and your Creator. Remember this, too: the things I pray for aren't always the things I get.

Meaning, I need to stop trying to make my plans work for my purposes and I need to rely on God 100%. We must exercise patience. And we need to "wait on the Lord." For things happen on His time, not ours. Things happen when He knows when it is good for us, and not when we think it is good for us.

Pray without ceasing. The more I did this, the more I started to rely on God. When I received a text, phone call or an email that wasn’t good for me or my business, I used to fly off the handle or my nerves were shot.

Now when that happens, it doesn’t rock my world or trigger a meltdown. I have peace in knowing that God is there for me and He is going to help me—always.

Second: Find someone to discuss your fears with, like your church pastor or a trusted co-worker. If needed, you can also consult with your doctor. Consider discussing your anxiety or fears with your boss or the owner of the company. Knowing that someone accepts your condition can be comforting, and it may reduce any anticipatory anxiety about having a panic attack at work.

Third: Educate yourself by learning to recognize the symptoms of your anxiety or stress disorder and employ methods to handle them if you experience any symptoms at work.

Here are a few more tips that can help with managing stress, fear or anxiety in the workplace:

• Avoid toxic coworkers: Try to ignore negativity and gossip in your workplace. 
• Take breaks: A walk around the block or a few minutes of deep breathing can help clear your head. 
• Set boundaries: Try not to bring work home with you. Don’t check your work e-mail or voicemail after hours. 
• Be realistic: Don’t overcommit yourself or offer to take on projects if you don’t realistically have enough time. 
• Communicate: Speak up calmly and diplomatically if you have too much to handle. 

Your supervisor may not realize that you’re overextended. When feeling the onslaught of an anxiety attack, find a private place and pray, turning your anxiety to God. But please know that simply praying will NOT fix your circumstances.

It’s the best place to start, but then you have to study God’s word and apply His principles to your life.

As you start to engage in prayer and apply God’s word, your thoughts and behaviors will start to change as well.

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Anxiety in the Workplace: Unspiritual and Self Destructive by Nathan Tabor

Nathan Tabor is a dedicated husband and father who lives in Kernersville, North Carolina. He is passionate about applying God’s word to his personal and professional life and helping others do the same as an executive coach, speaker and business growth consultant. He is a businessman and entrepreneur who has successfully founded and owned over 25 businesses since 1999 that have grossed over $150 million in sales. Learn more about Nathan at NathanTabor.com.
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Beating Stress (part one)

From the files of Mary Jane Popp at KAHI Radio in Sacramento

Available on Amazon

No matter who you are or what you do or how hard you work or not, stress can still be killing you. And it doesn’t matter what race, creed, color or socio-economic group you belong to…even political parties…stress does not discriminate.

That’s where Jeanne Ricks comes into the picture with her book, “Biology of Beating Stress.” On POPPOFF, Jeanne explained that there are ways to beat stress by changing your environment, your body, and your brain to help you find balance and peace.

The changes that take place in your body due to stress are real and can have serious side effects. Some symptoms are easy to spot…headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, or problems sleeping.

But stress can lead to major health issues including disease. So Jeanne said you can take back control with a few pointers. Here are the first five of ten.

BREATHE: You’re completely unaware of it but, the more anxious you become, the shallower and higher in the chest your breathing becomes. So change it! A couple of times during the day consciously deepen and lengthen your breath, loosening the muscles across the chest and through your abdomen, breathing deep into the stomach. Count to seven as you breathe in, and ten on the out-of-breath. Doing this several times a day helps send signals to the brain that it’s okay to relax.

SMILE: Research has shown that the easy tool of laughter can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Take a quick break to get some giggles in. Check-out a short comedy clip on YouTube to calm those jittery nerves.

WORRY: That’s right. Give into it, completely freak out, but only for a limited time. When you think something terrible will occur, commit yourself to only allowing that worry for 20 minutes. During that time think of all the possible outcomes and write down game plans, then quit thinking about it after 20 minutes. Set a timer so you keep to the time.

MAINTAIN STEADY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS: It’s the key to stabilizing your moods. Stress throws your body completely out of whack. You might crave foods like carbs and sugar. Research shows eating sugary and processed foods can increase symptoms of anxiety. Give your body the support it needs. Eat foods that contain nutrients like Vitamin B and Omega-3s. Make sure you have a small meal or snack every 2-3 hours that contains protein like a hard-boiled egg, a small organic chicken breast, and seasoned brown rice. Studies have shown that Omega-3s help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, while Vitamin B has links with good overall mental health.

MAKE PLANS: Fend-off anxious thoughts in advance by preparing for potential pit-falls. Help yourself develop habits that will increase your productivity. Trying writing-out-a to-do list or schedule. You will easily learn how to “un-think” your anxiety, producing beliefs by being prepared even before they pop-up.

That’s a start. Next time around we’ll get to the last five stress beaters so your life can settle down. Stress is all around us, but that doesn’t mean it can control us.

Check out Jeanne Ricks at www.NuDau.org. In “The Biology of Beating Stress” you can live life to the fullest!

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