Best Life Therapy Blogs - Grief, Anxiety, Stress & More
- posted: Mar. 10, 2025
There is a very clear and undeniable connection between how secure we feel in our jobs and our mental health. Feeling a lack of job security has been a trigger for anxiety among employees for many years. Recently, we have seen/read news stories about large numbers of people losing their jobs on any given day. We hear about entire departments being dismantled and employees fired despite having been told they were highly effective on recent performance reviews. While we try to understand and make sense of these things, it has clearly created a cascade of worry especially for those who were already prone to anxiety. Watching the news and learning about people getting fired is not going to help reduce our anxiety. Limiting our exposure to the news so we are not watching/reading about it all day can help. We know anxiety can take a toll on our physical health, our relationships and our overall satisfaction with life. It is therefore important to focus on what we can do rather than focus on all the uncertainty.
Building connections with others is within our power. Networking with people can help us stay informed and also teaches us about new skills we can develop. Those connections with others can improve our support system and decrease feelings of isolation. Learning new skills might make us more valuable with our current employer. That new knowledge also could help us change directions with our career if needed. Keeping our skills up to date can reduce stress. We tend to feel better when we're proactive and focused on things that are within our control. Reminding yourself that you will be fine because you are well trained and more valuable to the company. There are challenges associated with learning new skills, and it isn't always easy. We might need to lean on our support system/overcome some obstacles to do this, but with time, effort and determination, it can be done.
Saving money also can be a strategy to reduce anxiety associated with job security. For many, saving is easier said than done but taking time to compare prices, clip coupons and pausing to ask yourself if you're spending money on something you need or want, can help. Making wise financial decisions may not be easy but it can lead to more opportunities, more freedom with employment and increased self-respect. Knowing we have a financial cushion to fall back on if needed can do wonders when it comes to releasing some of that anxiety.
Try to maintain open communication with your boss, ask for feedback on your performance. Learn what you can do to address any issues related to performance. Getting along well with others at work and focusing on being the type of employee you'd want to work with is something you can do. Being hyper-focused on what others think of you and obsessing over thoughts like "what if I get fired" will likely impact your mood, your relationships at work and could impact job performance. Take some deep breaths and reassure yourself that no matter what happens, you will figure it out. It might not be easy but most of us have done hard things before and can do it again if need be.
While it is common to think about the worst-case scenario when we are anxious, we do realize these worries are justified. After all, our jobs are our livelihood. Companies can and do let go of employees no matter how dedicated they are. Sometimes this decision is based on an economic crisis impacting the company, restructuring or our own failure to meet key performance indicators. Things do happen and we can only do so much to prevent that. Sometimes positive coping statements can help us feel better. Reassuring ourselves that we could handle losing our job if we had to can help. Remind yourself that there are other jobs out there. It's important to remember that being let go is not the end of the world. Times are hard for so many. We have an increased number of adults who still live at home with their parents because of challenging economic times. Losing a job means we will have to be resourceful. We might need to ask others for help. If you begin to feel hopeless, remind yourself that although this was not planned, it does not have to be permanent.
All we can do is to try our best at work and be prepared for anything. Having our resume ready and looking at job postings to see if there are other options might help. Having some idea of what plan B would look like also can be helpful. For some people, getting a second job might ease some anxiety. More and more people understand that a second income helps to provide security. Having a second job can bring comfort. Engage in self-care, leave work at work when you can and keep things in perspective. Our jobs are important, but they are only one part of who we are. There is more to life than what we do for a living. If you've been impacted by the loss of a job, take a moment to digest what has happened. Try to hang onto hope, stay determined and continue looking for work. Remember the popular saying "when one door closes, another one opens up."
If you've ever worried about getting fired or losing your job, you are not alone. This happens to the best employees and administrators and is more common than people think. Many people are forced to "wear so many hats" at work doing jobs that are unmanageable. People find themselves thinking, which ball am I going to drop? In some jobs, the question isn't when I am going to make a mistake, it is which mistake will I make because I can't possibly do everything that is being asked. If are feeling stressed about work, anxious about the possibility of losing your job and need support, Best Life Therapy is here to help. New clients can schedule their initial appointment on our website. Just click on the request an appointment button on the first page. It is okay to be stressed from time to time but when it is having an adverse impact on your life, it might be time to seek out some support.
- posted: Mar. 10, 2025
There is a very clear and undeniable connection between how secure we feel in our jobs and our mental health. Feeling a lack of job security has been a trigger for anxiety among employees for many years. Recently, we have seen/read news stories about large numbers of people losing their jobs on any given day. We hear about entire departments being dismantled and employees fired despite having been told they were highly effective on recent performance reviews. While we try to understand and make sense of these things, it has clearly created a cascade of worry especially for those who were already prone to anxiety. Watching the news and learning about people getting fired is not going to help reduce our anxiety. Limiting our exposure to the news so we are not watching/reading about it all day can help. We know anxiety can take a toll on our physical health, our relationships and our overall satisfaction with life. It is therefore important to focus on what we can do rather than focus on all the uncertainty.
Building connections with others is within our power. Networking with people can help us stay informed and also teaches us about new skills we can develop. Those connections with others can improve our support system and decrease feelings of isolation. Learning new skills might make us more valuable with our current employer. That new knowledge also could help us change directions with our career if needed. Keeping our skills up to date can reduce stress. We tend to feel better when we're proactive and focused on things that are within our control. Reminding yourself that you will be fine because you are well trained and more valuable to the company. There are challenges associated with learning new skills, and it isn't always easy. We might need to lean on our support system/overcome some obstacles to do this, but with time, effort and determination, it can be done.
Saving money also can be a strategy to reduce anxiety associated with job security. For many, saving is easier said than done but taking time to compare prices, clip coupons and pausing to ask yourself if you're spending money on something you need or want, can help. Making wise financial decisions may not be easy but it can lead to more opportunities, more freedom with employment and increased self-respect. Knowing we have a financial cushion to fall back on if needed can do wonders when it comes to releasing some of that anxiety.
Try to maintain open communication with your boss, ask for feedback on your performance. Learn what you can do to address any issues related to performance. Getting along well with others at work and focusing on being the type of employee you'd want to work with is something you can do. Being hyper-focused on what others think of you and obsessing over thoughts like "what if I get fired" will likely impact your mood, your relationships at work and could impact job performance. Take some deep breaths and reassure yourself that no matter what happens, you will figure it out. It might not be easy but most of us have done hard things before and can do it again if need be.
While it is common to think about the worst-case scenario when we are anxious, we do realize these worries are justified. After all, our jobs are our livelihood. Companies can and do let go of employees no matter how dedicated they are. Sometimes this decision is based on an economic crisis impacting the company, restructuring or our own failure to meet key performance indicators. Things do happen and we can only do so much to prevent that. Sometimes positive coping statements can help us feel better. Reassuring ourselves that we could handle losing our job if we had to can help. Remind yourself that there are other jobs out there. It's important to remember that being let go is not the end of the world. Times are hard for so many. We have an increased number of adults who still live at home with their parents because of challenging economic times. Losing a job means we will have to be resourceful. We might need to ask others for help. If you begin to feel hopeless, remind yourself that although this was not planned, it does not have to be permanent.
All we can do is to try our best at work and be prepared for anything. Having our resume ready and looking at job postings to see if there are other options might help. Having some idea of what plan B would look like also can be helpful. For some people, getting a second job might ease some anxiety. More and more people understand that a second income helps to provide security. Having a second job can bring comfort. Engage in self-care, leave work at work when you can and keep things in perspective. Our jobs are important, but they are only one part of who we are. There is more to life than what we do for a living. If you've been impacted by the loss of a job, take a moment to digest what has happened. Try to hang onto hope, stay determined and continue looking for work. Remember the popular saying "when one door closes, another one opens up."
If you've ever worried about getting fired or losing your job, you are not alone. This happens to the best employees and administrators and is more common than people think. Many people are forced to "wear so many hats" at work doing jobs that are unmanageable. People find themselves thinking, which ball am I going to drop? In some jobs, the question isn't when I am going to make a mistake, it is which mistake will I make because I can't possibly do everything that is being asked. If are feeling stressed about work, anxious about the possibility of losing your job and need support, Best Life Therapy is here to help. New clients can schedule their initial appointment on our website. Just click on the request an appointment button on the first page. It is okay to be stressed from time to time but when it is having an adverse impact on your life, it might be time to seek out some support.
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