Description
Book SynopsisA proven therapeutic method that channels workplace anxiety into powerful, confident performance Millions of people are afraid of work. The situations they fear may be different-public speaking (e.g., presentations and speeches), meetings, conference calls, new assignments, performance reviews, promotions or praise, client consultations, team projects, and so on. But the feeling is often the same: some combination of obsessive worry, fear of being noticeably nervous, clammy hands, racing thoughts, sweating, blushing, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, and more.
That feeling is called workplace anxiety. And Work Makes Me Nervous is the cure. An effective self-empowerment training program, Work Makes Me Nervous lays out a proven therapeutic method for dismantling the wall between you and your ability to excel at work. The program trains you to:
- Channel workplace anxiety into powerful performance
- Identify anxiety symptoms and pinpo
Table of Contents
Preface The Truth from Two Perspectives ix
CHAPTER 1 The Real Story of Anxiety at Work 1
CHAPTER 2 Diagnose Yourself and Create Your Map for Change 33
CHAPTER 3 Understanding Your Five Mind States 65
CHAPTER 4 Balancing Your Mind States for a High Performance Mind 95
CHAPTER 5 The Positive Power of Stress: Make It Work for You 125
CHAPTER 6 Going Deeper 165
CHAPTER 7 The Healthy Brain: “The Hardware of the Soul” 193
CHAPTER 8 Speak Up: How to Control Your Public Speaking Anxiety 215
CHAPTER 9 You Don’t Need Nerves of Steel: You Just Need an Attitude Adjustment 231
Bibliography 241
Index 245
