If you have a job right now, you probably feel a bit of anxiety about being laid off. In this episode, we tackle that fear. We are in uncharted territory right now. Unfortunately there isn't a lot you can do to prevent getting laid off. The 40 million people who have recently lost their jobs can attest to that. But there's plenty to do to make yourself feel more prepared in the event you are laid off. In taking these actions, you'll distract yourself from the anxiety and build strong career design skills in the process. In this episode, I'm diving into why these actions will help you feel less anxious about getting laid off: ` - Name your fears - Round up your accomplishments - Explore the landscape of possibilities - Take advantage of free learning opportunities - Start talking to people from other departments If you're concerned about a future layoff and you can't stop thinking about it, listen to this episode and take action. Plus, I talk about how unemployment numbers aren't affecting us equally. As always, get my book: Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill, Change Careers, and Beat the Robots For the full list of resources mentioned in this podcast visit www.50conversations.com