LibGuides: Virtual Displays: Stress reduction

Finding Calm During Finals: Breathe In, Stress Out

Finals getting to you? Struggling to keep dates, formulas, or even basic grammar rules straight? You’re not alone—and you're not powerless.

Before the stress takes over, pause. Breathe. It sounds simple, but a moment of calm might be just what your brain needs. And if that’s not quite enough, check out these materials designed to help you manage stress, improve focus, and find a little peace amid the chaos of exams and holiday prep.

Managing Stress by Barbara Braham
ISBN: 9780786302048

Publication Date: 1993-10-01

Managing Stress offers useful alternatives that help reduce stress, including how to let it flow into more productive responses. This guide offers tips for learning how to say no, and provides the author's tested way to respond to stress by using the CALM C--Change the things you can; A--Accept the things you can't change; L--Let go; M--Manage your lifestyle.
Real-World Time Management by Roy Alexander
ISBN: 9780814477915

Publication Date: 1992-04-12

Part of the Worksmart Series which aims to provide do-it-yourself guides to skill-building and personal improvement for enterprising career people. This text looks at using time effectively, and presents a basic outline for setting priorities during the day.
Yoga for Common Ailments by R. Nagarathna
ISBN: 9780671705282

Publication Date: 1991-01-15

Yoga is a holistic science of wellbeing that brings healing from within. Using step-by-step instructions and over 75 illustrations, guides you through a Basic Session for maintaining health and fitness. Then it explains how to construct a yoga program tailored to treating more than 35 common ailments.
Mindfulness by Mark Williams
ISBN: 9781609611989

Publication Date: 2011-10-25

MINDFULNESS reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that can be incorporated into daily life to help break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness, and exhaustion. It promotes the kind of happiness and peace that gets into your bones. It seeps into everything you do and helps you meet the worst that life throws at you with new courage.
Studying and Test Taking by Nina Simone Mosley
ISBN: 9781627179256

Publication Date: 2015-01-01

Studying for a test can be a daunting task. Some people wait until the last minute while others are organized and prepared when the time comes. Good study habits are all about paying attention in class, taking good notes, finding a quiet place where you can concentrate, and planning ahead! Learn how to reduce anxiety before a test by following a few simple rules that will help you to ace your next big test.

The Dharma of Modern Mindfulness by Beth Ann Mulligan
ISBN: 9781626259188

Publication Date: 2018-01-02

Deeply embedded in the practice of contemporary mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) are concepts drawn from the ancient wisdom of meditative traditions. The Dharma of Modern Mindfulness uncovers the essential Buddhist teachings at the heart of this powerful anti-stress program, enabling you to deepen your historical and spiritual understanding of MBSR and nourish your practice. Meditation and mindfulness are everywhere: in hospitals, clinics, and schools; in major medical, psychological, and scientific journals; on TV; and in popular publications--even on the cover of Time magazine.
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook by Bob Stahl
ISBN: 9781608821457

Publication Date: 2010-03-01

Stress and pain are nearly unavoidable in our daily lives; they are part of the human condition. This stress can often leave us feeling irritable, tense, overwhelmed, and burned-out. The key to maintaining balance is responding to stress not with frustration and self-criticism, but with mindful, nonjudgmental awareness of our bodies and minds. Impossible? Actually, it's easier than it seems. In just weeks, you can learn mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a clinically proven program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living.
The Mindful College Student by Eric B. Loucks
ISBN: 9781684039159

Publication Date: 2022-04-01

The perfect gift for the college-bound student! Based on the popular Mindfulness-Based College (MBC) program at Brown University, this book offers powerful skills to increase academic success and boost mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health--now and for a lifetime. College is a time of transition. It's a time for learning and preparing to make your own way in the world. But if you're like many teens and young adults, the thought of leaving home and being on your own in a new place can also be intimidating--even overwhelming. That's why you need a solid foundation to help you manage stress, stay focused, and maintain healthy habits--in body, mind, and spirit.
College Mindfulness Training by Kevin Page
ISBN: 9780429000911

Publication Date: 2019-02-14

College Mindfulness Training is a ground-breaking book that carefully combines selected meditation exercises with guidance explaining the background, scientific context, and practical applications of mindfulness practice. More than just a meditation manual, this book details how and why personal mindfulness practice is essential for the college-aged student.
Student Mental Health by Laura Weiss Roberts (Editor)
ISBN: 9781615371945

Publication Date: 2018-04-19

Student Mental Health: A Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Leaders Serving in Higher Education is the result of a sustained and multidisciplinary collaboration of scholars, leaders, clinicians, and educators who are deeply committed to student health and well-being. The needs of young people today are quite different from those of even 5 years ago, and this book pays great attention to the specific issues encountered in caring for today's students who experience distress or develop significant mental health conditions. Such issues, including suicidality, newly emergent psychosis, problems associated with substance misuse, the health risks of eating disorders, and the devastation of sexual assault, can challenge even the most experienced clinician. These topics and others related to safety, respect, conflict, and connection on campus, as well as students' evolving relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners, are covered with sensitivity and skill.
The College Stress Test by Robert Zemsky
ISBN: 9781421437040

Publication Date: 2020-02-25

Provides an insightful analysis of the market stresses that threaten the viability of some of America's colleges and universities while delivering a powerful predictive tool to measure an institution's risk of closure. They examine four key variables--new student enrollments, net cash price, student retention, and major external funding--to gauge whether an institution is potentially at risk of considering closure or merging with another school. They also assess student body demographics to see which students are commonly served by institutions experiencing market stress. To thrive, the book advises, these schools will need to reconsider the curricula they deliver, the prices they charge, and their willingness to experiment with new modes of instruction.

⏳ Finals coming up? These tips can help.
Check them out here:
10 Tips to Help You Through Finals Season – Boston University

Feeling the pressure as the semester winds down? Worried your mountain of notes and late-night study sessions might not be enough? Don’t stress—this quick list of tips and tricks is here to help ease your mind and boost your confidence as you head into finals.

🧘‍♀️ Take a breath, reset your mind.
Watch here:
“Breathe In, Breathe Out” – YouTube

Breathe in… breathe out…
I’m not going to stress and shout.

Whether finals are closing in or life just feels a little too loud, take a few quiet moments to recenter yourself. This calming video is a great way to pause, reset, and bring a little peace into your day.

🌿 Need a moment to recharge?
Try this guided meditation:
Guided Meditation for Stress Relief – YouTube

Close your eyes and listen. Let this calming guided meditation help you release stress and anxiety, one breath at a time. Take a break, breathe deeply, and give yourself permission to simply be still—even just for a few minutes.

🧘‍♂️ Need to move but still stay focused?
Try this mindful yoga session:
Easy Mindful Yoga for Stress Relief – YouTube

Does movement help you focus, but you’re worried about forgetting something important for that big test tomorrow? Try this gentle, mindful yoga session—it’s designed to help you release stress, reset your mind, and return to your studies feeling calmer and more present.