Hiram College Library: Resources for YOU: For Relaxing

Relax Your Body

Evidence shows that spending 10-15 minutes of intentional time in nature can have a demonstrated effect on your stress levels, mood, and ability to concentrate. Hiram College has many natural spaces on campus. You do not have to go into the woods or completely immerse yourself in the wild to obtain benefits from being in nature. Even looking out the window at a natural space can help.

However, if you'd like to explore further, visit the Field Station!

Visit the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station
What better way to relax than to immerse yourself in nature? Hike the trails or meet the animals in the Visitor Center.
Try Yoga (with Adrienne)
Yoga with Adrienne is one of a number of YouTube channels devoted to yoga. She offers a variety of skill levels and types of classes.

Relax your Mind

MeditOcean - Meditation and Mindfulness sessions from the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Enjoy ocean-themed guided meditation sessions from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Smithsonian National Zoo Webcams
Relax while watching giant pandas, elephants, lions and naked mole-rats on animal cams streaming live, 24/7 from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Visit the fountains on campus. One is in the garden in front of the library, and one is behind the library.

Magazines

Mindful Magazine (online)
Mindful magazine includes tips and techniques to help you live more mindfully.
Essence Magazine (online)
Essence is a monthly lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture.
ImagineFX (online)
ImagineFX is a digital art magazine that features workshops and interviews with artists from the science fiction, fantasy, manga, anime, game and comic disciplines.
The Writer Magazine (online)
Founded in 1887, The Writer instructs, informs, and inspires writers, providing practical coverage of the craft of writing and of the publishing industry.

Books

The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens by Michael A. Tompkins; Jonathan R. Barkin; Matthew McKay (Foreword by)
Call Number: Access Online by Clicking the Title
ISBN: 9781684030118
Publication Date: 2018-03-01
Although this book is geared toward teens, it has some really great tips and tools. Based on the self-help classic, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, this evidence-based guide will help you develop a game plan for reducing stress so you can focus on reaching your goals. Are you feeling stressed out? You aren't alone. Between school, tests, friendships, dating, the latest drama on social media, college applications, and a bunch of confusing physical changes, it's no wonder that stress is a major mental health issue for many of today's teens. The good news is that there are simple ways you can reduce your stress and reach your goals. This workbook will show you how. With The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, you'll learn to understand the underlying causes of your stress. You'll discover practical mindfulness and breathing techniques to help you calm your mind and body in moments of worry and anxiety. You'll also find tips for moving past "what ifs" and "shoulds," strategies for managing negative thoughts and emotions, and tools to help you develop your own personalized plan for dealing with stress. If you're ready to move past stress and worry and start focusing on your bright future, this workbook has everything you need to get started today. Teens need mental health resources more than ever. With over 1.2 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books for teens are engaging, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.