URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog Making Decisions Is a Life Skill Decision-making is a skill with identifiable steps. While big decisions can cause feelings of anxiety or dread, try a 10-step process that may lead you to an easier decision and a better result. Dealing with Difficult Situations at Work Difficult situations at work—major errors, sudden change, conflicts, and emotional meltdowns—affect every workplace. Getting Help for Anxiety If worries feel excessive and out of your control, it’s time to call an EAP or a mental health professional and get relief. Anxiety is a common complaint among employees of all ages, particularly younger workers. Functioning Well Under Pressure Periodically, everyone experiences work pressure. When working under pressure, you experience a force (often a deadline) that requires you to accomplish more work at a speed that strains your ability to cope. Subtle Signs of Depression It’s easy to dismiss dips in mood, sleep issues, or suppressed appetite. But these could be subtle symptoms of depression. First...1112