If you're constantly putting out fires at work, you could be the culprit - not your coworkers.

"Being in crisis mode all the time isn't the norm—it's not good for you, and you won't produce your best work," writes Abby Wolfe for The Muse. "But before you blame the job, take a step back."

Wolfe explains four habits that could contribute to your work madness, and how to address them.

1. You procrastinate. If you procrastinate your work without reason, you're setting yourself up for a chaotic workday, explains Wolfe. Instead, be intentional about your time by setting up blocks of time to manage your tasks leading up to a deadline. "Then, set your own deadline before the real one so if anything comes up at the last minute you have time to rework your final product or plan," suggests Wolfe.

2. You don't pay attention. If you have a hard time staying present in meetings or giving people your full attention, you might miss important information that could say you stress while you work. Wolfe recommends doing your best to eliminate all distractions—laptops during meetings, phones at your desk, whatever it takes—and focusing. "Use the time with your colleagues wisely so that when you're on your own you have everything you need to get things done without panicking," she writes.

3. You're too busy. If you do use your time wisely and really have taken on too much work, it's time for a change. "Prioritize your tasks and learn to say no to things that aren't important or aligned with your goals," writes Wolfe. "If you're feeling overwhelmed, ask your boss if there's anything you can take off your plate-either forever or just for now-and be honest with them if you're feeling overworked."

4. You rush too much. Even just the act of rushing through getting ready for work can put extra stress on you as you go through your day. Instead of rushing to get to work on time, face the hard truth: it's time to wake up earlier and give yourself more time to get ready and calm down before you go to work, Wolfe writes. "To do that, you need to make sure you're going to bed at a time that'll allow you the prescribed seven to nine hours of sleep," she writes.