WORK STRESS
Most people experience stress at work — it’s part of managing deadlines, responsibilities, and relationships. In manageable amounts, stress can even be motivating. But when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can take a toll — not only on your performance but also on your health, relationships, sleep, and sense of self.
This is not about willpower or discipline. It’s about your story. Parts of you may have learned, often very young, that food is comfort, reward, punishment, rebellion, or protection.
You might recognize some of these signs:
- Feeling emotionally drained or disconnected
- Trouble sleeping or switching off at the end of the day
- Increased anxiety or low mood
- Difficulty focusing or staying motivated
- Physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or muscle tension
- Irritability or conflict at work or home
- A sense of hopelessness or feeling “trapped” in your job
Work stress doesn’t stay at work — it often spills over into your personal life, relationships, and wellbeing. Over time, it can contribute to anxiety, depression, and even physical illness if left unaddressed.
How Therapy Can Help
You don’t have to push through or figure it all out alone. Therapy offers a space to pause and reflect — to better understand what’s driving your stress, how it affects you, and what changes might be possible.
In our work together, we might explore:
- How your personality traits, values, and relational patterns play out at work
- The emotional impact of stress, burnout, or toxic work dynamics
- Boundaries — how to set them, where they’re crossed, and how to protect your energy
- The role of self-worth, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or fear of failure
- Practical strategies for emotional regulation and stress management
- What it means for you to live and work in a way that feels sustainable and aligned
You don’t have to push through or figure it all out alone. Therapy offers a space to pause and reflect — to better understand what’s driving your stress, how it affects you, and what changes might be possible.
Many times we are our worst enemy. If we could learn to conquer ourselves, then we will have a much easier time overcoming the obstacles that are in front of us
CORRIE TEN BOOM