For job seekers and career changers who are experiencing anxiety, I highly recommend The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, fourth edition, by Edmund J. Bourne (Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2005). Although the book’s primary targets are those who suffer from anxiety disorders, much of its content is applicable to those who are simply trying to cope with the stresses of life in the early 21st century.

As Career Moves staff members discussed in our recession program last year, Weathering the Storm, people in transition need to take care of themselves in all ways---physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Bourne’s comprehensive workbook suggests simple ways to incorporate healthful, stress-reducing practices into our daily routines, including relaxation, meditation, physical exercise, and healthy diets. Also included are chapters on medications, expressing feelings, assertiveness, self-esteem, and finding one’s life purpose.