Anxiety In the Workplace
thoughtblazers' take:

This piece from the Guardian UK gives some great insights into the relationship between Social Anxiety Disorder, phobias, and procrastination regarding certain tasks.

While the article doesn't have all that much on solutions, it will give you a better understanding of the dynamics of Social Anxiety, which may be impacting you or a fellow coworker.

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Social Anxiety: Why the Mundane Can be Terrifying 
from The Guardian UK  

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