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Professionals with high-functioning anxiety continue to take on more and more, even when overwhelmed with projects. They may overthink and procrastinate , lost in the details of a project that needs to be just right. High-achieving professionals pride themselves on being hardworking, detail-oriented, and helpful, but these traits can be a recipe for burnout . Busy people may resist breaks Source: Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels Burnout makes it more difficult to slow down their thoughts: If I want this done right, I have to do it myself. I need to work harder than everyone else. If I say no, I'll be letting someone down. If I ask for help, others will think I can't handle this project. Many professionals fail to recognize these thoughts as destructive and maintain they drive them to success, but these thoughts are ultimately unproductive. Busy people may resist breaks as they experience guilt or believe they don't have time to complete … [Read more...] about Managing High-Functioning Anxiety in the Workplace