It may seem to you that there is little or nothing that you can do about the stressors you face in your medical practice. There is always so much to do. Working with patients who are anxious or frightened, short-staffing, emergencies, a crowded appointment schedule—all of this can make for a stressful work environment. Fortunately, there is quite a bit that the medical practice employee can do to reduce and manage his or her own stress.