Hey humour,

I agree with Anita that your attitude is likely making your anxiety worse. That’s the Power of Attitude: you could see it through that lens, but there is also another lens you can see it through that is a lot brighter. It sounds like you have a job you love that challenges you. That is not something everyone can say. Appreciate what you do have. If constant progression is required for your job, make goals and then break down those goals into smaller steps until you reach them.

Guided meditation (as little as ten minutes a day) might also really help with your anxiety. One key insight I learned recently: all feelings begin with thoughts. Meditation helps you to notice your thoughts and not get caught up in them. You can do this type of mental training without meditation (I avoided it for a long time because it was “boring”), but formal meditation really helps a lot. I recommend downloading Headspace or Calm. You can try either one free.