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The Real Reason Why You Feel So Anxious at Work

10 min · 7. maj 2026
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Do you feel like you're constantly on the verge of being "found out"? Do you use "hustle" as a way to outrun a constant sense of dread in your chest? If you are a high-achieving woman, your anxiety doesn't look like a panic attack—it looks like perfectionism, over-working, and procrastination. We’ve been told that workplace stress is just "part of the job," but the truth is, your anxiety is a physical alarm in your body that has forgotten how to turn off. In this video, I’m breaking down the real science behind workplace anxiety and why your "busy-ness" is actually a coping mechanism. Inspired by the work of Mel Robbins and neurobiology, we’re exploring why procrastination is actually a form of stress relief and how to stop the "alarm" from running your business. In this video, we cover: The Alarm in the Basement: Understanding the physical reality of high-functioning anxiety. Procrastination vs. Laziness: Why your brain is trying to "protect" you by avoiding tasks. The Hustle Trap: Why you can't out-produce a nervous system that is in survival mode. The 5-Second Reset: A physical tool to stop a panic spiral and reclaim your focus instantly. 👇 Stop letting your anxiety run your empire. Let’s build a business that gives you peace, not just a paycheck. Book a call with me. #WorkplaceAnxiety #HighFunctioningAnxiety #MelRobbins #CEOStress #BurnoutPrevention #WomenInBusiness #SuccessMindset #EntrepreneurMentalHealth #ScaleYourBusiness #ProductivityTips 🗓️ Book a FREE 1:1 Call with Brooke to see how she can help you superpower your personal growth and build the life and business of your dreams. https://calendly.com/brooke-plack 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com ______ 👤 Connect With Me On Other Platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeplack Instagram: instagram.com/brookeplack For Business Inquiries: chat@brookeplack.com ______ Production by Clanton Creative www.clantoncreative.com All music is licensed through Premium Beat. If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations [https://redcircle.com/navigating-personal-growth/donations]

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