Time Anxiety is a psychological condition characterized by a feeling of uneasiness, fear or dread related to the passage of time. It’s associated with the feeling of being rushed, stressed and anxious about not having enough time to accomplish goals, or effectively use one’s time. 

Which of these symptoms are you experiencing:

• feeling rushed and stressed?


• fearing missing deadlines or being late?


• worried about not having adequate time?


• stressing that you’re not making the best use of your time in your life?


• obsessing over not being productive enough?


• struggling to manage time?

Causes of time anxiety:

• perfectionism and high standards


• generalized anxiety disorder


• fear of failure


• lack of time management skills


• unrealistic expectations

Consequences of struggling with time anxiety:

• exhaustion and burnout


• reduced productivity


• social isolation


• strained relationships

How to manage time anxiety:

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  • Be intentional about noticing when you’re ruminating and experiencing stuck and looping thoughts. 
  
  
  • Identify and learn to manage your Inner Critic:
  
  
  
  

• Inner Critic Assessment

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  • Learn how to regulate your nervous system:
  
  
  
  

• Breathing

• Tapping

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  • Move and speak more slowly. 
  
  
  
  

• Reach out to a therapist or coach for help and support. 

If you know you could use some support and encouragement as you manage time anxiety, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call:

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