Managing Anxiety
David Nikolich
It hasn't gone unnoticed that levels of anxiety during the pandemic soared (particularly among women) and reports are now suggesting that 'anxiety is at it's maximum level' in 2022, with rising costs and the impact of Covid still hanging at the backs of people's minds.
Indeed the CIPD previously urged employers to put in place “a range of measures to support employees experiencing poor mental health as a result of COVID-19 and its effects on society and the economy”.
Ultimately, we are experiencing a paradigm shift. Here are a few tips from our experts that might help everyone to manage their anxiety over the coming weeks and months:
Change the story
In times like these, re-framing unhelpful thoughts can be a good first step to get your anxiety under control. Why not try to:
1. Reset your thoughts by deliberately changing the narrative
2. Reset your behaviour by consciously doing things differently
3. Recognise when you are feeling OK or better
A problem shared
Another of our top tips for managing anxiety is to talk about your anxiety with others, either professionals or friends that know you and won’t judge you. Everybody is going through their own challenges and a good chat, where you can get all your frustrations off your chest, can be very cathartic.
Focus on the positives
We must also remember to look for the positives. Whilst working from home can be tough, there are two very definite things to celebrate… 1. You have work and 2. You have a home.
ABSTRACT’s webinars on ‘How to Build Modern Day Resilience’ and ‘Managing Anxiety’ have been in great demand throughout the COVID-19 disruption. If we can help your team, please do get in touch.
In the meantime, here are a few resources that may be useful for you or someone you know:
NHS- Feeling anxious?
CIPD-Supporting Mental Health in The Workplace
MIND- Coronavirus and Work
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