One day, you’re feeling motivated, ready to sell, visit stores, and make your brand shine. The next, it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, your goals seem unreachable, and each shift feels longer than ever. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many promoters, merchandisers, and sales advisors go through the same thing. It's called work anxiety, and today, we’re going to talk about how to recognize it and what to do to turn things around. 🚀

What is work anxiety and how does it affect us?

Those of us who work in Trade Marketing know the fast-paced rhythm, the pressure to meet goals, and the uncertainty of sales. A little bit of adrenaline is fine, but when stress stops being a motivator and turns into a constant burden, it's time to pay attention.

Work anxiety makes you feel irritable, drained, and mentally overwhelmed. It’s not the same as regular stress, which can be temporary. Anxiety is persistent, exhausting, and if left unchecked, can affect your health, performance, and even your relationships with colleagues and customers. 😵‍💫

How to know if work anxiety is affecting you? 🧐

If you’ve been feeling like this lately, pay attention to these symptoms:

🔥 Mentally: Difficulty focusing, negative thoughts that won’t go away, insecurity, and the urge to escape before your shift even starts

⚡ Physically: Heart palpitations, muscle tension, extreme fatigue, or trouble sleeping.🤯 At work: Lack of motivation, disorganization, mental blocks, and that urge to disappear when assigned new tasks.

If this resonates with you, take a deep breath. The good news is that there are solutions, and you can take control. 💪

How to combat work anxiety? 🏆

Here are some tips that have worked for me and can help you balance work and well-being:

✅ Identify what's draining you: Is it the pressure of meeting targets? A tough relationship with a coworker or manager? Identifying the cause helps you find solutions.

✅ Organize your time: Don’t leave everything for the last minute. Plan your day, set priorities, and learn to say no to what you can’t handle.

✅ Move and disconnect: Don’t live just for work. Go for a walk, exercise, listen to music, meditate—whatever helps you relax! 🎧🏃‍♂️

✅ Get good sleep: If you don’t rest, your body and mind will pay the price. Try to establish a sleep routine and keep your phone out of bed. 😴

✅ Ask for help: You don’t have to do it alone. Talk to someone you trust or your team. Sometimes, just sharing helps a lot.

You are key to success, take care of yourself 💙

In the world of sales, trade marketing, and promotions, energy and attitude are everything. If you’re feeling good, it shows in your results, your customer interactions, and how you experience your work. Work anxiety is not something to ignore, but with awareness and action, you can manage it and keep shining. 🌟

Have you experienced this? How do you handle it? Let’s chat in the comments and build a stronger, healthier community together! 🚀

With love,Susi and your favorite recruitment team 💙