Latest posts from Work Stress Anxiety | Burnout Prevention, Stress Recovery
Work anxiety management can become exhausting—another job you never applied for. In this episode, Cheryl and psychotherapist Elke reveal why the biggest recovery tool for high-achieving women is often permission to stop managing, and share practical, body-based techniques that actually work when your mind is spinning.
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High-functioning anxiety is a master of disguise. Your mind insists everything is fine while your body sends distress signals—tension, racing heart, exhaustion—creating a confusing disconnect that can slowly lead to burnout. In this episode, we explore the 11 hidden sources of work anxiety and share a powerful nervous system reset you can use at your desk in just 2 minutes.
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Anxiety often feels like it appears out of nowhere, but what if it's actually your nervous system trying to tell you something important? In this episode, Cheryl Paris and Elke Scholz break down the mystery of "random" anxiety, explain the difference between fear, stress, and worry, and share practical tools to help high-functioning women recognize the signals before they spiral.
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If you find yourself constantly double-checking your team's work, answering questions they're qualified to answer, or mentally rewiring the project long after you've left for the day, you're caught in a leadership trap. Discover how to maintain high standards while reclaiming your peace of mind through structured trust.
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What if the secret to better productivity, creativity, and employee retention wasn't another performance system or stricter deadline—but something simpler? In this episode, we explore why play at work is a stress-reduction tool, not a distraction, and how leaders can create psychologically safe workplaces where people actually want to show up.
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When work stress hits and your brain shifts into fight or flight, logic won't save you. We're diving into why play and movement are the fastest path back to clarity—and how five minutes can genuinely reset your nervous system chemistry.
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When was the last time you genuinely played—not scrolled, not performed, but actually played? Adult play isn't a childish luxury; it's one of the most practical ways to calm stress, clear brain fog, and reclaim your creative thinking when work feels overwhelming.
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When you're burned out, every piece of wellness advice can feel like another test you're failing. What if progress doesn't look the way you think it should? Discover why your smallest steps might be your bravest ones, and how to measure recovery in a way that actually honors your real life.
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That sinking feeling when your manager posts a "helpful" reminder in the team chat isn't always a sign that you're being "too sensitive." Sometimes, it's your nervous system recognizing a pattern you've been conditioned to ignore—and that pattern might be costing you more than you realize.
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That one colleague who makes you panic, shrink, or want to disappear isn't just difficult—they might be activating an old emotional wound. In this episode, we explore why the same work stress keeps cycling back and how EFT tapping can help you finally break free from these patterns.
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Two minutes can change everything. Before your next presentation, difficult conversation, or high-pressure meeting, discover a discreet EFT tapping routine that calms your nervous system naturally—without forcing positivity or pretending you're not scared.
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What if the solution to your 2 a.m. anxiety spiral or your mid-meeting panic attack was as simple as tapping on a few points around your body? We're diving deep into Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with Amy Vincze to unpack the science, the skepticism, and the practical desk-friendly approach that could change how you handle work stress.
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