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  • Anxiety at work

    Posted by KyleSanchez on October 7, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    Does anyone else ever feed that anxiety is holding you back from being yourself at work?

    coreyblack replied 1 year ago 4 Members · 10 Replies
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  • KyleSanchez

    Member
    October 17, 2023 at 9:32 pm

    I seem to have the same recurring issue in my life

    • LydiaChicago

      Member
      December 1, 2023 at 3:29 pm

      What’s reoccurring? I suffer from social anxiety which has a large impact on my photography business and my overall well-being

      • link_lynel

        Member
        December 17, 2023 at 5:59 pm

        Sorry to hear that Lydia! That’s amazing you have your own photography business. What type of photography do you do?

        I’d love to know what you do to prime yourself before an event. I get really nervous before attending events with lots of people and sometimes I need to leave the room to catch my breath again.

        Greetings from London!

        • LydiaChicago

          Member
          December 30, 2023 at 6:11 pm

          Heyy, I do animal and fashion photography. I’m trying out styles to expand my portfolio and skills.

          Before an event, I’ve recently tried deep breathing and lots of positive self-talk at least a couple of days before. This has helped me calm my nerves. Do you have many events coming up?

          • link_lynel

            Member
            January 4, 2024 at 4:12 pm

            It’ll be a quiet January for me, but i’m hoping to get back out there from February and start meeting more new people face to face. It’s still nerve-racking each time but if I keep at it, it’ll become more manageable over time I hope.

            🏆

            • LydiaChicago

              Member
              January 4, 2024 at 9:37 pm

              Definitely, you become accustomed when you do things over and over again.

  • coreyblack

    Member
    December 30, 2023 at 5:51 pm

    I’m anxious as I start a new job in January and I’m unsure how I’ll get along. It’s a new industry I’m familiar with but I already feel out of my comfort zone and I’ve not even started :/

    • LydiaChicago

      Member
      December 30, 2023 at 6:12 pm

      Ahhh Corey, you’re going to be fine. I think it’s natural to feel like this. We all do when we start something new. I know I felt this when I started my photography ventures.

    • link_lynel

      Member
      January 4, 2024 at 4:14 pm

      I completely agree with what Lydia said and remember. It was everybody’s first day at some point.

      Each person at that company has felt the same thing you’re feeling so let that comfort you.

      You’re not alone and be open to the question of “what if my first week at work goes well and far more amazing than I could imagine?” And then imagine the positive possibilities you’d love to manifest!

      Let us know how your first week went!

      • coreyblack

        Member
        January 4, 2024 at 9:43 pm

        Thanks, I’m finding it difficult with a new working routine. Having the entire Christmas period off I was waking up late. Now I’m waking up every day at 7 am. This week has been tough I’m not going to lie, I’m struggling to keep my emotions in check. But the new job is going well.

        How are you?

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