Have you ever found yourself rewriting an email five times before hitting send? Or feeling on edge when a colleague takes longer than usual to reply?
These might seem like small moments, but they can be symptoms of Anxious Attachment in the workplace—a pattern I explored in my article for Vogue Singapore1. Anxious attachment doesn’t just show up in personal relationships; it shapes the way we navigate stress, leadership, and career growth.
“People with this attachment style tend to be insecure and over analyse or overthink things. They are anxious about losing relationships and are worried about how they are perceived in the workplace. They have high levels of worry and self-doubt, and, as a result, they may come across as people-pleasers or constantly seeking approval” UK-based consultant psychiatrist Dr Anney Varghese with a special interest in Women’s Mental Health tells Vogue Singapore.
Signs of anxious attachment at work:
Overanalysing interactions with colleagues or managers
Taking on extra work to prove your value (even at the cost of burnout)
Struggling to set boundaries out of fear of being seen as difficult
For many high-achieving professionals, this pattern feels inescapable. But it’s not.
I’m developing ways to help professionals break free from this cycle and would love your input. Would you be interested in:
🟡 A live workshop on anxious attachment & workplace stress?
🔵 A mini-course with tools to navigate these challenges?
🟠 1:1 coaching or consulting to work through specific struggles?
Drop a comment or reply to let me know what resonates. And if workplace anxiety is holding you back, my free guide “From Fear to Freedom: 10 Tips to Transform Anxiety & Elevate Self-Esteem” is a great starting point.
Let’s build a healthier, more calm and confident relationship with work together.
https://vogue.sg/9-therapist-approved-ways-to-tackle-anxious-attachment-at-work/
