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From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Evidence-Based CBT Techniques for Busy Professionals Managing Anxiety
Workplace anxiety affects nearly 29% of professionals, but it doesn't have to derail your career. Discover the evidence-based "Think-Act-Be" CBT framework that's helping Wisconsin professionals move from overwhelmed to optimized—with practical techniques you can implement immediately, even in high-pressure work environments.
Spinning Wheels and Winding Up: The Amplifying Nature of Anticipatory Stress
Anticipatory stress amplifies anxiety by making us mentally experience threats before they happen. When we worry about future events, we pay the psychological and physical price each time that worry surfaces—often making the actual event far worse than it needs to be. Learn two evidence-based strategies to break the cycle of future-focused worry and manage anticipatory anxiety effectively.
5 Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety
When we start to feel anxious, our bodies immediately enter into "fight-or-flight" mode. If you are struggling to get your anxious thoughts under control, here are some strategies to help manage them more effectively.