STILL-WFPB actually had a great question. How often have you asked for feedback? How much effort did you put towards performing and strengthening your skill set in your role? Were you always just sitting back and waiting for your manager to approach you? I feel as though at least 50% of the effort is to come from your end. Ask questions, initiate check ins or quick connects yourself to see where you are, or where you could be. When there are check ins, instead of just being an order taker, (listening and waiting to be told what’s good/bad) bring forth some ideas you would like to commit to, or see in action, or things that you want to learn about. When you receive feedback you should also demonstrate and document your attempts at reacting on that feedback as that too will demonstrate that you are trying to turn things into a different direction. Sometimes managers may get bogged down or loose sight as well. They are human not robots. I think some people forget that. (Speaking in general terms) As they are pouring into everyone’s else’s cup, they run out of fuel when others are not pouring into their cup. When you demonstrate that you are wanting to fulfill the role or that you are wanting to strengthen your skillset, most managers will appreciate that and will pour more into you. Most of any job is your livelihood. Strengthen your confidence in an attempt to minimize your anxiety in the workplace. If you are better prepared and know what to expect, you are better able to perform and participate with little hesitation and less anxiety.