E14: Self-Help Strategies When Dealing with Situational Anxiety

In today's session, what I actually want to talk about is overcoming anxiety and things that could lead to overwhelm. Disclaimer, I'm not talking about clinical anxiety because I'm not a doctor or psychologist. o if you have clinical anxiety, I don't know what to do for you.We will deep dive into discussing situational anxiety. Situational anxiety is a form of anxiety that happens in response to new, unfamiliar, or stressful situations. It's that feeling you get right before you give an important presentation at work or interview for a new job.When faced with a situation outside your comfort zone, or doing the things that you have no information about, your body's natural fight-or-flight response kicks in. There's no real danger, but that doesn't stop your body from responding with feelings of stress and anxiety.However, it can also vary in intensity depending on the person and the situation. These feelings can be manageable for some people but more overwhelming for others.The great news is that there are ways to make situational anxiety more manageable. Such tactics often include self-help strategies  that can help you manage feelings of situational anxiety when they arise.So, if you get tense and anxious when dealing with situations you aren't used to… I’m telling you, it’s normal. Situational anxiety can be challenging and upsetting, but it is also something that you can often manage using a number of different coping strategies.Make sure to tune in to this episode to learn more!Catch you in the next one. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to The Boardroom Podcast1:21 Overcoming your anxiety through clarity and information.2:32 Reduce powerlessness by increasing your action plans and knowledge. 3:53 Did you know that uncertainty can lead to feelings of powerlessness?5:32 You may always seek help with a sense of certainty in mind.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast. Remember, Stay Calm, Change Lives, and Have Life On Your Terms!📌Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoardRoomPodcast/podcasts    📌 Like Us On Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheBoardRoomPod/      Full episode available to listen to on:📌 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dk2HzluHRr0oA2v2xSqof 📌Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-board-room-podcast/id1717007792     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.