Ep #128 – Working Hard, Worrying Harder: Breaking out of the Anxiety Loop at Work

Ever catch yourself rehearsing every worst-case scenario before a big meeting—then wonder why you’re exhausted before it even starts? In this episode we unpack “the worrier’s curse,” reveal why high-achievers are biologically and mentally wired to over-anticipate danger, and map out a simple three-step system to shift from rumination to razor-sharp presence.Key takeaways ✅ 90% of your 60k daily thoughts are both negative and recycled—here’s how that fuels chronic worry. ✅ The “worry jar” exercise: capture runaway fears, then time-box them for strategic problem-solving. ✅ Train your brain to trust calm confidence (not anxiety) as the real catalyst for top-tier performance.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the BFG Quiz: Want to know the biggest reason you're feeling overworked and overwhelmed at work right now, and how you can start feeling better today?Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia NoelAsk ChatGPT