Stress Relief Resources

Thanksgiving break is approaching. Then, it’s time to write papers, give final presentations, and take exams. We know it’s a stressful time. We’re hoping that some of the resources below might provide you with a dose of calm during this busy period. Browse through the links and you’ll find articles, podcasts, books, and stress-reducing devices.

Stress Reduction/Mindfulness Online Resources

• Greater Good Magazine from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center – On the website, you can find an array of articles, videos and podcasts on topics ranging from “How to Notice Good Things in Your Life”, to “How to be Kinder to Yourself” and “How to Clear Your Head”.
• Meditation – from The Mayo Clinic
• Six Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress from Harvard Medical School
• One Minute Stress Strategies from the University of Michigan
• Stonehill College Health and Wellness Office Self-Help Resources
• Stonehill College Counseling Services Self-Help Resources

Stress Reduction/Mindfulness Apps

• Insight Timer – The free version of this app includes thousands of guided meditations and talks.
• Smiling Mind – Run by a non-profit, this free app gives you access to hundreds of meditations arranged into categories such as relationships, stress management, sleep meditations, and more.
• Calm – Sign up for a free trial to check out Calm’s guided meditations, musical selections and nature sounds.
• Ten Percent Happier – Like Calm, above, Ten Percent happier offers a free trial that gives you access to guided meditations and teachings led by renowned meditation instructors.

Recreation/Stress Relief Tools (Items from The Library of Things)

Our library of things includes a number of things that might help you de-stress a bit, including:

• Noise Cancelling Headphones
• A “Happy” Light
• Board Games – Stop by the Library of Things to look at the many options.
• Binoculars (for bird and deer watching)
• You might want to wait until after exams to check out our ukulele and bongo drums.

Books about Strategies for Dealing with Academic Stress/Anxiety

• Blooming of a Lotus: The Classic Guided Meditation for Achieving the Miracle of Mindfulness (eBook)
• Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – And It’s All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life
• Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness: A Practical Guide
• Train Your Brain to be Get Happy:  The Simple Program that Primes Your Gray Cells for Joy, Optimism, and Serenity

Please remember that you can always reach out to a librarian if you need help with your research. Feel free to book an appointment with us online or email librarydeskgroup@stonehill.edu.