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Exam week de-stressing ideas for academic libraries
Last week I walked past hundreds of students waiting to file into the gyms at Brock University to write their exams. I could feel the stress in the air…some students were chatting and nervously laughing, some were silent, and some looked simply miserable. It’s been a long time but I remember that anxiety, wondering if…
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building mindful moments into your work day
“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn It’s midafternoon on a quiet day on campus and I’ve been looking at a screen for far too long. Pulling out a small bottle of essential oil, I add a few drops to my palms, close my eyes and take a deep…
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Encouraging Rest
This is the time of year that is high stress for college and university students. With final papers coming due and exams underway, many students put their wellness aside for a few weeks, chugging coffee and staying awake late into the night. It’s easy to rationalize these negative habits because it’s a) only a few…