The ‘Name the hard part’ prompt helps turn a general feeling of dreading work into one clear concern, such as workload, a difficult colleague, the commute or worry about making mistakes. This work anxiety printable offers six small, manageable actions for making the next workday feel less overwhelming.
Print the page the evening before a difficult workday, or use it during a counselling, coaching or workplace wellbeing conversation to choose one small step for tomorrow. It is designed for adults who feel anxious about going to work, including employees facing a stressful job, return-to-work nerves, burnout symptoms or persistent Sunday-night dread.
The six-part framework begins by asking the reader to identify the hardest part and write one specific concern. It then suggests preparing one practical item in advance, such as packing a bag, choosing clothes or sorting breakfast, so there is one less morning decision to make.
Further prompts focus on planning the first ten minutes at work, arranging a check-in with a trusted colleague and protecting a real break. These ideas can help someone who is struggling with work stress, job anxiety or fear of the working day to focus on arriving and starting, rather than trying to solve every part of the day at once.
The final prompt encourages a person to consider one change they could ask for, including clearer instructions, fewer urgent tasks or support with a difficult situation. A reminder notes that dread deserves attention, while the support section advises speaking to a doctor and someone at work if it keeps returning or affects sleep and health.
