The following are strategies for managing stress and anxiety at work:

• Understand the things that trigger your anxiety at work, then create a plan to deal with your triggers.
• Build support networks at work.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help and clarification.
• Agree on realistic deadlines with your manager.
• Strive for sensitive communication which seeks to calm the situation.
• Wait until both parties have cooled down. It is usually challenging to listen to others or have others listen to you when both parties are anxious or angry.
• Try to rebuild an atmosphere of positive listening and communication with the person you have had a disagreement with.
• Reduce or eliminate your intake of caffeine.
• Where possible, communicate face-to-face rather than by email.
• Use resources such as the free online resources on Advanced Assessments’ website.
• Use your organisation’s Employee Assistance Programme, your GP, NHS therapy and private therapy.
• Try not to bring your work home and switch off from work when you’re at home.
• Take regular breaks at work.
• Use relaxation techniques that help manage your anxiety at work, such as breathing or going for a brief walk.
• Put well-being on your daily to-do list.
• Use daily affirmations.
• Practise work-life balance.
• Delegate effectively.
• Keep fit and exercise at least three times a week.
• Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness.
• Develop a regular sleeping pattern.
• Have a healthy balanced diet.
• Prioritise; and breakdown larger tasks into small achievable goals.
• Find a less anxiety-provoking job.