One way to deal with anxiety is to address the environment. Changing the situation can change how you feel.
But it's important to consider how you address the situation, because it can be healthy or unhealthy.
Avoidance, for example, is a common coping strategy. Avoiding your bills might temporarily reduce your anxiety. But not paying your debts creates bigger problems in the long term — and can compound your anxiety in the long haul.
Avoiding a person who constantly criticizes you, or giving yourself permission to skip out on a stressful networking event, might be healthy ways to cope with your anxiety.
Look at environmental changes you can make that will reduce your stress — while also improving your life in the long term.