5 Star rating: Stress and anxiety have always been a part of life and work, a good thing in moderation and managed. In this Covid-19 time I believe stress and anxiety have increased exponentially, placing many of us at risk for significant mental health problems. Concurrently, access to professional help is severely constrained. Author George Hofmann has been living with and managing anxiety long before this pandemic and offers readers the experience of one who has been there, done that, well. He show his readers how to anticipate anxiety episodes, perhaps prevent them, and if not, manage them. He offers us example and exercises that you will find a welcome source of relief and great comfort. Get this book and practice the exercises in it. ~ Joseph F Duffy, author of 'Being a Supervisor 1.0', Amazon

5 Star rating: George Hoffman’s book, Handling Anxiety in a Time of Crisis, is a primer for understanding and managing anxiety, negative thoughts, and social isolation. Focusing on movement, meditation, and meaningful work, his explanations are down-to-Earth, practical, and hopeful. George also takes the reader into his own life, candidly describing his struggles with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. His personal vulnerability is refreshing, easy to identify with, and comforting, reminding us that we’re not alone in this all-too-human experience. As a clinical psychologist, I would recommend this book to anyone wrestling with the extra stresses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. You will find a good friend here with lots of good advice. ~ John C, Goodreads

5 Star rating: Anxiety is a big topic, the subject of who knows how many academic papers, lifestyle magazine articles and pop psychologists on TV. This little book can do more for us than any of those. George Hofmann’s insights are lived and genuine. No complex theory here or claims of instant cures. Just straight-up clarity about how to think about and work with anxiety. He has managed to make this book both practical and inspiring. In his chapter on community he says, “Coping with anxiety is an inclusive practice. Hope is other people.” So simple, so true. He never claims any of what he offers will be easy to do or accept. He simply makes it available to us to do with what we will in a tone that is encouraging and hopeful without being saccharine. ~ J. Valdes-Dapena, Amazon

As someone who regularly suffers from anxiety, the pandemic has been a tough time. There's a lot more opportunity for anxiety-inducing experiences, and more temptation to take unhealthy steps to deal with them. This book helps both improve the ability to notice symptoms of anxiety in a timely manner - before the unhealthy steps - and also provides guidance on dealing with anxiety in a healthy way. If you suffer from anxiety, whether regularly or in the context of the pandemic, this book is a must-read! ~ Gleb 11, Amazon

5 Star rating: While managing anxiety during unsettling times isn’t easy, this book is a true gem that offers hope! Hofmann teaches readers how to notice what they are experiencing physically, as well as emotionally, so that they can better handle stress and make wiser choices. He eloquently demonstrates how healthy habits, such as meditation, movement and meaningful work, can help build resilience for a healthier and happier life. ~ Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP, coauthor of "Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts" , Amazon

5 Star rating: I was fortunate to receive an early copy of this book from a friend. Hofmann has delivered a work whose wisdom literally jumps off the page and directly into the heart. Drawing on his own experience with anxiety, he offers strategies to "get out of heads and into our bodies." These practices can help us identify anxiety rising before it leads us to bad decisions, procrastination or perfectionism. While reminding us that anxiety is normal and universal, Hofmann walks us through the science and uses storytelling to apply it to this challenging time. I particularly related to Chapter 6, "The Path Within", which helped me identify my own attachment to my anxiety and beliefs that keep me stuck in a small sense of self. Strongly recommended. ~ Elizabeth Balcer, Amazon

This is a very thorough and useful resource for dealing with and managing one’s anxiety during unforeseen circumstances, like the one we collectively find ourselves in now. George not only outlines how to recognize your anxiety, but also how to work with and ultimately transmute it so it becomes a tool for positive, personal growth. A book cannot of course replace the need for psychological or psychiatric care, but as a go-to resource to mitigate your own anxiety, you’re in excellent hands. ~ Dr. Nicole Lipkin, Psy.D.. MBA, CEO of Equilibria Leadership Consulting & Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services

Hofmann offers an honest, practical and refreshing look at the reality of anxiety in modern times. Reframing this everyday human experience in a way that undermines and challenges the destructive stigma that it carries. A heartfelt and thoughtful work that offers meaningful and realistic techniques for turning inward and engaging with all that troubles us. ~ Dave Smith, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Director of Programs, Secular Dharma Foundation

It might seem surprising that a clergyman is recommending a book that so often goes after belief. In talking about anxiety, George is calling us to question the beliefs that both occasion and are created by anxiety. *He does differentiate between these beliefs and faith!) He asks us to do the hard personal work of "sticking to the facts." Jesus promised that the truth will set us free. Jesus also said something about letting tomorrow worry for itself. If you struggle with anxiety, George's book provides some graceful and practical insights. We're all anxious some, but if yours has become debilitating, take care of yourself and seek the reality that can set you free of old story loops that are making you captive. ~ Michael W Caine, Pastor-Teacher, Old First United Church of Christ

George Hofmann’s book, Handling Anxiety in a Time of Crisis, is a primer for understanding and managing anxiety, negative thoughts, and social isolation. Focusing on movement, meditation, and meaningful work, his explanations are down-to-Earth, practical, and hopeful. George also takes the reader into his own life, candidly describing his struggles with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. His personal vulnerability is refreshing, easy to identify with, and comforting, reminding us that we’re not alone in this all-too-human experience. As a clinical psychologist, I would recommend this book to anyone wrestling with the extra stresses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. You will find a good friend here with lots of good advice. ~ John C. Robinson, PhD., D. Min., author Mystical Activism: Transforming a World in Crisis