Workplace issues

Work-related issues span a wide spectrum. Many people are expected to align with the views, dynamics, and behaviors of others—while also meeting the expectations of workplace culture, supervisors, and their own internal standards.

One of the most common negative effects is performance anxiety, often triggered by overwhelming workloads, tight deadlines, or the pressures of a specific role. This can easily lead to work-related stress, which takes a serious toll on both mental and physical health. In many cases, it escalates to burnout and a loss of motivation.

Interestingly, the opposite extreme—boreout—can be just as damaging. When a job lacks challenge or stimulation, frustration and anxiety can creep in. Meanwhile, workaholics may thrive on high-intensity tasks, but often at the cost of their personal lives and relationships.

The impact can vary widely, but what matters most is: how are you feeling? You might consider seeing a psychologist if you:

• feel overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated

• struggle with low motivation

• feel inadequate or worthless

• experience persistent dissatisfaction

• have difficulty resolving workplace conflicts

• find it hard to integrate into your work environment

• procrastinate or avoid work altogether

• find it hard to get going in the mornings

Through counseling, your therapist can help you identify and strengthen your personal resources, develop effective stress-management strategies, and apply them in daily life. We spend too much of our lives at work to ignore the emotional and mental burdens it can bring. Prioritize yourself.