URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog Stress Tip: Reduce Catastrophic Thinking Catastrophic thinking is focusing on the worst-case scenario. It's worry on steroids that can be applied to almost anything. You can be concerned without thinking catastrophically. Plan for a Better Day Tomorrow Jotting down tomorrow's to-do list can help you sleep. Planning your next day, even down to what you will take to work, can help reduce worry at night and stress in the morning. Taking Care of Yourself at Work Stress can build throughout the workday. Targeting specific areas can provide the "preventative maintenance" you need to leave work feeling less exhausted. Building Resilience: Finding Time Alone It can be difficult to schedule alone time, and it is often seen as a "nice-to-have" activity. But it can be a useful tool. Alone time improves mood, offers work-life balance, and renews your purpose. Dealing with Difficult Situations at Work Difficult situations at work—major errors, sudden change, conflicts, and emotional meltdowns—affect every workplace. First...11121314