How Do You Deal With Anxiety?

Anxiety is an emotion most of us know all too well. That sudden burst of fear, of uncertainty, of confusion – it can come and go or linger for days. We asked members of our community to share how they soothe anxious emotions in the workplace; take a few notes and you'll know what to do the next time panic takes hold. 

Tara Burd: Walk more slowly (outside if possible), breathe and complete your exhale, and smile/be kind to a coworker. 

Casey Reed: Calm, deep, controlled breaths with my eyes closed. In a quiet space. 

Nichola Petts: Taking a break. Taking a walk. Having a non-work related, easy conversation with someone to get your mind fixated on something else. Deep breaths. Guided meditation. If that doesn't help, maybe it's time to find a new job. 

Dawn Anne D'Entremont Stanyon: I agree with Nichola. You need to step away. Do some breathing. Move your body. Give yourself time to gain perspective. And then get in there and kick butt. 

Danna Al-Mutawa: Go to work half an hour early to plan out for the day and get all settled, have quiet peace of mind before the biz day gets crazy bizzy. 

Do you have a tried and tested way to relieve your anxious feelings? Share it with us below, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter to take part in future conversations.