ELEV-LS 016: Managing Workplace Anxiety

ELEV-LS 016: Managing Workplace Anxiety

Course Number: ELEV-LS 016

Duration: One day

Course Description:

The workplace is one of the most common environments where people experience stress and anxiety. At some point in their careers, most employees will encounter workplace anxiety, whether due to workload, performance expectations, interpersonal dynamics, or uncertainty. Recognizing the signs of anxiety and understanding how to manage it are essential skills for both employees and leaders.

The Managing Workplace Anxiety course provides learners with practical skills and resources to recognize, understand, and manage anxiety in the workplace. By identifying symptoms, triggers, and coping strategies, participants will be better equipped to respond to anxiety in themselves and others. This course helps learners navigate workplace challenges more effectively while promoting well-being and resilience.

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Explore different types of workplace anxiety
• Recognize symptoms and early warning signs
• Identify effective coping and management strategies
• Recognize common anxiety triggers and accelerants
• Distinguish between anxiety and normal nervousness

Course Modules:

Module One: Common Types of Anxiety

• Social anxiety
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Phobias

Module Two: Recognizing Symptoms in Others

• Avoiding social situations
• Difficulty accepting negative feedback
• Difficulty focusing on tasks
• Irrational fears

Module Three: Coping Strategies (I)

• Keeping a journal
• The power of positive thinking
• Creating a personal “me” space
• Establishing attainable goals

Module Four: Coping Strategies (II)

• Talking with friends and family
• Getting enough sleep
• Eating well and exercising
• Starting small and building toward larger challenges

Module Five: Don’t Avoid the Situation

• Accepting mistakes as part of learning
• Accepting the situation and moving forward
• Understanding how avoidance fuels anxiety
• Identifying triggers

Module Six: Differences Between Anxiety and Normal Nervousness

• Anxiety along a spectrum
• Anxiety without an obvious cause
• Duration of symptoms
• Exaggeration of normal feelings

Module Seven: Physical Symptoms

• Rapid heartbeat
• Panic attacks
• Headaches
• Trembling or shaking

Module Eight: Recognizing the Positive Aspects of Anxiety

• Anxiety as an alert to danger
• Improved self-awareness
• Anxiety as a motivator
• Preventing mistakes

Module Nine: Common Anxiety Triggers

• Uncertainty or fear of the unknown
• Holding in emotions
• Public speaking or speaking up
• Perfectionism

Module Ten: When to Seek Extra Help

• Feeling overwhelmed
• Physical changes
• Inability to work or function
• Panic attacks

Build the awareness and skills every workplace needs. Managing Workplace Anxiety helps learners recognize anxiety, manage stress effectively, and respond to workplace challenges with confidence and resilience. Join the course and start creating a healthier, more supportive work environment.