Battling Job Insecurity and Workplace Anxiety Article

Hey there! I’m featured in an article from Next Avenue. The article is titled "Battling Job Insecurity and Workplace Anxiety? How to Cope.” In the article, several experts talk about battling job insecurity and workplace anxiety.

Job insecurity and workplace anxiety is a real thing. I know people firsthand who have been laid off, didn’t get a bonus or an annual raise. This can cause people to be stressed out because they may be thinking that they are next on the chopping block. What are you suppose to do if this sounds like you?

The first thing I’d say you do is check out the article. You can click on the photo of the article or you can also click right here. My thought is to examine to the situation for a neutral standpoint. See what truly is going on. After you know the situation, examine how you are feeling. What is driving those feelings that you are experiencing. Get to the root of those feelings. Once you understand the root of those feelings, what are some actions you can take to nurture those feelings and needs. It could be connecting with former colleagues and mentors. It could be updating your resume. It could also be time to consider transitioning to another industry or field. In the article, I also give tips to how to cope with these feelings.

Next Avenue is a digital journalism publication produced by Twin Cities PBS. It’s the first and only national publication for older adults. Their missoin is to meed the needs of older Americans through media. Check it out.