You can look like the reliable, high-performing employee at work and still have a twisting stomach every time a new email hits your inbox. For many South Asian, Black, Muslim, Hindu, Bengali, and first- or second-gen professionals, work anxiety shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, and constant fear of messing up—not just “a little stress.” This post breaks down how to recognize the signs that anxiety is impacting your work and what you can do about it.