Are you the office Chicken Little?

"Psychologists call it intolerance of uncertainty, and your brain is literally hijacking your rational thought. Here's how to stop the spiral before you stress out your whole team."

Minor workplace disruptions, like disappearing office snacks, can trigger disproportionate anxiety responses rooted in intolerance of uncertainty. This psychological condition causes the brain to bypass rational thinking and escalate concerns into catastrophic scenarios. When individuals experience this pattern, they may overreact to small problems and inadvertently transmit their stress to colleagues, affecting team morale and productivity. Recognizing this tendency and implementing strategies to interrupt the anxiety spiral helps maintain perspective and prevents unnecessary workplace tension.

Read at Fast Company