For some people, the symptoms of anxiety ebb and flow within the regular rhythm of life, while for others, the symptoms persist into overwhelm and make it challenging to focus on anything beyond the mental and physical nature of the symptoms. When symptoms persist into long-term overwhelm, burnout is usually the result.

That’s right, you’re a seasoned, capable, well-respected HR leader with the weight of the world on your shoulders—or at least an entire company’s employees counting on you to succeed—and you blew it.

Workplaces can be anxiety-inducing spaces for employees. There’s a lot to handle with deadlines looming, office politics to manage, and unforeseen issues such as COVID-19. Employee anxiety affects work by decreasing productivity and damaging company culture. When your team is distracted by stress, they cannot function at their total capacity. When employee anxiety and stress are handled appropriately, staff can get back to focusing on their work instead

Workplaces can be anxiety-inducing spaces for employees. Employee anxiety affects work by decreasing productivity and damaging company culture. When your team is distracted by stress, they cannot function at their total capacity.

Knowing when to say “no” can be extremely difficult, especially regarding your job. Not setting work-life boundaries can negatively affect your mental health, physical health, and overall mood.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is an employee benefit program that can assist employees and their family members with personal problems like substance abuse and mental health crises. Learn why EAPs aren't enough to support employee mental health.

My journey back to health began two years later when my counselor suggested I try BodyTalk, a mind-body medicine modality.