Managing Anxiety at Work

The workplace is full of people desperately trying to cover up their insecurities, and yet for some reason we think it’s just us! This book will allow you to break free from the anxiety ‘habit’ and get on the path to true confidence. You can finally become the person you were meant to be and your career can truly blossom.

About the author

Jenny Gould is a stress management consultant, trainer, executive & life coach, cognitive behavioural and clinical hypnotherapist. She has provided coaching, training and therapy to people from all walks of life, including senior business people, celebrities and those in the media. 

Jenny is also a writer, speaker and broadcaster, regularly appearing on TV and radio as an expert contributor on a range of subjects, in particular on the issue of stress. A lively, warm and engaging speaker, Jenny’s talks are thought provoking, inspiring and entertaining.

Also by Jenny Gould “Overcoming Perfectionism” is available from bookboon.com.

Content

1. The Advancing Army 
   
   1. What exactly is anxiety? 
      
   2. How does anxiety develop – and how do we re-enforce it? 
      
   3. So how do we ‘feed’ anxiety? 
      
   4. Signs and symptoms 
      
   5. A Word about panic ‘attacks’ 
      
   6. The impact of anxiety on our lives 
      
2. Loosening the Grip 
   
   1. Changing your anxious thinking 
      
   2. Shame 
      
   3. Pattern matching 
      
   4. Your reality tunnel 
      
   5. Making meaning 
      
   6. Magical thinking and obsession 
      
   7. Your powerful imagination 
      
   8. Your brain, neurotransmitters and anxiety 
      
3. Victim No More 
   
   1. Parent Adult or Child? 
      
   2. Your inner critic 
      
   3. Staying out of the drama 
      
   4. Personal drivers 
      
   5. The real me 
      
   6. Self-confidence and anxiety 
      
   7. Self esteem 
      
   8. Confidence varrogance 
      
   9. Compassion 
      
4. Taking Back Control 
   
   1. Locus of control 
      
   2. Strengthening your internal locus 
      
   3. Decisions, decisions… 
      
   4. Avoidant behaviour 
      
   5. Identify your goals 
      
   6. Stop wasting time! 
      
5. Straight talking 
   
   1. Becoming assertive 
      
   2. Rules of assertiveness 
      
6. Getting the Balance Right 
   
   1. Your support network 
      
   2. Get moving! 
      
   3. A good night’s sleep 
      
   4. Deep relaxation 
      
   5. Mindfulness 
      
7. Anxiety Busters 
   
8. Resources