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Flustered at Work? Here’s How to Calm the Chaos and Get Back on Track

KatieTravisConsulting| Careergrowth| Careeropportunities| ActuallyAutistic
July 30, 2025•2 min read

😣 Flustered at Work? Here’s How to Calm the Chaos and Get Back on Track

July 30, 2025 by Katie Travis |Leave a Comment

We’ve all been there.

You’re staring at your screen, your inbox is exploding, your heart’s racing, and your brain has checked out. You’re not just stressed—you’re stuck in fight-or-flight mode, and everything feels overwhelming.

This isn’t just a bad day.
This is your nervous system sounding the alarm.

🧠 Why Work Stress Hits So Hard

Whether it’s constant deadlines, unclear expectations, toxic environments, or simply burnout from doing too much—workplace stress can leave you feeling frozen or frantic.

Some common signs you’re in “fight-or-flight” at work:

  • Short temper or emotional outbursts

  • Mental fog and inability to focus

  • Physical tension (headaches, tight chest, racing heart)

  • Feeling like even small tasks are impossible

If you relate to this, you’re not broken—you’re just human.

🔄 How Do You Get Back on Track?

We each cope with stress in different ways. And finding your reset ritual is key to staying grounded when chaos hits.

Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

  • What helps me feel calm and in control again?

  • What’s something I can do in 5 minutes or less to pause and reset?

  • What has worked for me before when I’ve felt overwhelmed?

Better yet—I’d love to hear from you.
👉 What do YOU do when work has you flustered?
Leave a comment or message—because your method might help someone else, too.

💡 Need Some Ideas?

I’ll be sharing some of my personal go-to calming strategies in tomorrow’s post—but here’s a sneak peek:

  • Grounding exercises that reconnect you with the present moment

  • Mini movement breaks to release nervous energy

  • Mental reframing to shift out of panic mode

  • Time-blocking hacks to regain control over your day

🧘 You Deserve Peace—Even in the Middle of Work Stress

You don’t have to hustle through the overwhelm.
You don’t have to ignore what your body is telling you.

You can pause, reset, and come back stronger.
And sometimes, that one small action makes all the difference.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tips—and remember:
You’re not behind. You’re just human. 💛

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