Work

[thechae]

Hi everyone,

Good morning. I am going to work right now. I am a little nervous. I feel like I’m always making a mistake. Does anyone have any suggestions on calming down to improve job performance?

[Althaea]

Hi Chae-

I use this little mantra to prod me forward through my work day “Be where you are. Do what you can, with what you have.”

I have also sought mentor ship from co-workers for help in areas that I need clarity or more help in. That can go a long way if I keep making mistakes in the same areas.

For days when my nerves are really high I lean into some herbal support-lavender, kava kava, and gotu kola are just a few of my faves that I find provide pretty immediate relief for me and help me stay focused on the task at hand instead of worrying.

If I mess up or get flustered while at work, I find myself more productive if I take a little breather—stretch, shake it out, tap it out, eat a little something, drink some ice water, listen to a song I enjoy, etc before jumping back in.

I hope you find some of these suggestions useful. Hope the rest of your day goes smoothly!

[thechae in reply to Althaea]

Hi Althaea,

I wanted to thank you for giving me some advice to manage my anxiety. I agree, I should start to do a mantra of some sort to keep my day going. I need to stay positive and do mindfulness.