They say to never let them see you sweat. Anyone have any tips for hiding your worries on the job?

Answer 1

A tag line from a deodorant commercial is not necessarily a guideline for business. While it is generally not appropriate to drag ones' personal problems into the workplace, it is certainly appropriate to ask for assistance from your boss or coworkers when you need it.

Killing yourself to meet an unrealistic deadline instead of asking for help, or struggling alone with a new computer program you don't know how to use, can backfire by making you seem unable to prioritize effectively and/or peg you as an individual contributor rather than a team player.

if you do identify a concern that needs to be addressed, be ready to propose a solution as well ("Boss, I know the deadline for project A is on Thursday, but I also have projects B and C due on Wednesday. Could we move project C's deadline to Friday to give me time to complete project A properly?")

A better tag line might be: "Two (or more) heads are better than one" or, "Many hands make light work."

Answer 2

I've always been a bit of a "space monkey". Always full of anxiety. I really tried very hard to find a way to push that tension from me.

Humor is the best stress-reducer.

If you can put on a "stone face", like Steven Colbert, and be a little witty, you can really take the edge off of a meeting. People think being witty is an inherent trait, but that's not true. It's something you can learn.. with practice.

Think about funny things in advance, and wait for the right opportunity to say them. I'm not suggesting bad or embarrassing jokes.... not even jokes you've heard.

If you can make people smile or laugh, they will be hard pressed to see your doubts and fears.

Just make sure not to laugh at your own jokes.... that's the hard part. Otherwise, they'll just label you a "clown".

Answer 3

If the worries are related to the job, it is important to share them with your manager or boss. If they are personal, share them with someone else who can help you.

The overwhelming percentage of worries never come true. In the meantime, people get eaten alive by those same worries.

Try to start each day with a clean slate - as if it is the first day of your life.

Good luck.
amadeus

Answer 4

Don't hold on so tight

Breathe

One day at a time

Don't be afraid to ask for help

Have faith in yourself

Always try to do it better than the time before