Stress and anxiety at work is normal but if your not careful it can quickly get out of hand especially if you are prone to anxiety like me. You could be worrying about an upcoming presentation or a big meeting or project with a deadline looming over you.   You may be stressed out thinking that you are about to get fired. You may be dealing with a difficult boss or trying to navigate office politics.  If you’re not careful this can quickly get out of control and you will be in a constant state of anxiety which is awful. I’ve been there so I know this feeling first hand.  Here are some tips to help you deal with work anxiety. Remember it’s just a job At the end of the day it’s important to remember it’s just a job.  If you screw up the world is not going to end. …

After years of struggling with anxiety I’ve finally decided to seek professional help. I’m planning to talk with a psychiatrist and get a prescription for an antidepressant. My wife is asking me to do it and I’ve finally decided that I want to be happy and truly at peace.  Not sure if this will help but at this point I figure it is worth a shot.  I am in a constant state of anxiety that is only getting worse. It doesn’t matter how much money I make or have or what I try to do.  The anxiety is always there.  So I’ll be making an appointment soon.  I don’t care about the stigma that surrounds seeking help for mental health. Being at peace would be so great!  I don’t even remember what it was like to not have an ever present feeling of dread and anxiety.  Guess I really haven’t…

This time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays.  For the last decade or so I’ve worked in retail so this is always the busiest time of the year for me.  I’m usually just glad and relieved to survive another crazy holiday season on the job.  Heck, I’ve only had one Thanksgiving with my family in the last 10 years.  That was the year my daughter was born so my wife didn’t go out of town to visit with her parents. But it’s good to sometime pause and just be thankful for what you have in your life.  As cliche as it sounds you really should do this.  My new job isn’t going well and I’m not sure if I will quit soon or get fired but I’ve taken some time to reflect on all I have to be thankful for…

Back in the early 2000’s around 03’or ’04 I decided to set aside some money each month and invest it in a Vanguard S&P 500 brokerage account.  I just put in on auto-pilot so that each month the funds would automatically be deposited in the account. I think I started about $100 per month.  I kept doing it and and now fast forward to 2019 and this account now has a decent balance of over $135K. Over the years I slowly increased the amount I was depositing.  The moral of this story is that I was my own best friend. At the time I was looking out for my future self!  As I look back now 15 years or so I just want to thank myself! This doesn’t mean that your shouldn’t have Friends or isolate yourself.  It just means that you should look for ways to more self-reliant and…

Stress is a fact of life. It is defined as “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.” The most common sources of stress are finances, work, and health. It is not always harmful as stress can cause you to be more productive but over time chronic stress and anxiety can wear you down mentally and physically. I’ve learned this the hard way! Stress Statistics 75% of adults reported experiencing moderate to high levels of stress in the past month and nearly half reported that their stress has increased in the past year – American Psychological Association. 80% of workers feel stress on the job and nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress. And 42% say their co-workers need such help – American Institute of Stress. Depression is among the leading causes of disability worldwide – World Health Organization 52% of adults say financial issues regularly…