11 tricks psychologists say can help you manage anxiety and stress at work

Dealing with anxiety doesn't have to mean you can't work effectively.Maskot/Getty Images

• Sixty-eight percent of Americans report moderate to high levels of work-related stress, according to a 2018 survey from tech company Wrike.
• Dealing with stress at work is even more difficult for people diagnosed with anxiety.
• How can people with anxiety manage work? Marla Deibler, a licensed clinical psychologist, says that above all, people with anxiety shouldn't limit themselves.
• Other ways to manage anxiety include practicing mindfulness and pushing yourself to connect with others.
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Work-related stress is anything but uncommon.

Some 68% of Americans report experiencing moderate to high levels of stress on the job, according to a 2018 survey from tech company Wrike.

Navigating the workplace can be even more difficult for individuals dealing with anxiety. In fact, anxiety, along with often co-occurring depression, is a leading cause of disability, research shows.

So what can someone with anxiety do to help themselves be more comfortable at work?