166: The Anxious Achiever with Morra Aarons-Mele

Do you find yourself grappling with anxiety in the workplace, affecting your decision-making, productivity, and relationships?

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, host Aoife O'Brien engages in an insightful conversation with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of "Hiding in the Bathroom" and host of "The Anxious Achiever" podcast. They dive deep into the topic of anxiety in the workplace, exploring its impact on individuals and organisations. Morra shares valuable insights on recognising anxiety triggers, understanding default behaviours, and the concept of over and under-functioning in family systems theory. The discussion sheds light on how anxiety influences decision-making, work relationships, and personal well-being, offering practical tips for self-awareness and coping mechanisms.

The main points throughout this podcast include:

Recognising anxiety triggers and understanding how they affect behaviours and decision-making.

Exploring the concept of over and under-functioning in family systems theory.

Navigating perfectionism and its connection to anxiety in the workplace.

Addressing anxiety in a systemic context and the role of organisations in supporting mental health.

Encouraging self-awareness and mindful behaviours to cope with anxiety.

"If you're feeling like your anxiety is at a place where you're avoiding things that you used to like to do, or you show up at work and you can't concentrate and you just stare into space or scroll Instagram for hours. Please get help. Because the good thing is that anxiety is really common. It's the most common mental illness in the world and it's part of the human condition. And so there's wonderful treatments."

Connect with Morra Aarons-Mele:

Website: https://www.morraaaronsmele.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morraaaronsmele/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/morraam

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morraam/

Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!

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https://happieratwork.ie

https://www.impostersyndrome.ie/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien

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