7 ways to reduce stress at work—using the science of behavioral therapy

The same skills that help people navigate crises and build healthier relationships can help you stay centered in a difficult meeting and recover from professional setbacks with greater resilience.

At its best, work can be energizing, creative, and meaningful. It can also be emotionally exhausting and stressful. Even in healthy organizations, we all deal with interpersonal tension, stinging feedback, impossible deadlines, and the constant pressure to perform. Add in the rapid pace of change and a steady diet of uncertainty, and it’s no wonder many of us feel perpetually on edge.