Yes, of course it’s anxiety-inducing: climate change is a serious global issue, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even hopeless. Acknowledging your emotions is the first step toward addressing them in a healthy way. Instead of suppressing your feelings, recognize that they are a valid response to a significant challenge. Consider talking to friends, family, or a mental health professional about your concerns.

Even if you have never seen HAL go sideways in the Kubrick flick, 2001: A Space Odyssey, you may be having some grave misgivings about how Artificial intelligence (AI) is exploding into our lives and transforming the world at a rapid pace, bringing advancements in technology, healthcare, business, and everyday life. However, this rapid progress can also spark fear and anxiety about job displacement, privacy concerns, and ethical dilemmas. Managing anxiety about AI involves understanding its impact, developing a balanced perspective, and focusing on positive engagement with technology.

We live in a fast-paced, work-heavy society. Performance expectations range from mildly overwhelming to patently ridiculous, and for many, anxiety about meeting metrics is a regular part of life. Throw in tight deadlines, firehose-volume workloads, and interpersonal challenges with coworkers and managers, and your mind will feel downright scrambled.

Even with all of those variables, simple strategies can help you manage your anxiety during the workday, and we’ve listed a few of them here.