
Overworking as a Safety Behaviour: Why High Achievers Get Stuck in the Effort–Anxiety Loop
Patterns That Keep You Stuck Introduction If you’re someone who tends to work harder whenever stress, uncertainty, or self-doubt shows up, you’re not alone, many high-achieving professionals fall into the same pattern:the moment anxiety rises, effort rises with it.Not because they’re trying to win Employee of the Month, but because working harder feels safer. Overworking […]


