Library Life: Displays and Events 2024-25
Finals Week - Spring
Welcome to the Finals Week De-Stress guide. This guide will provide you with a variety of of activities, fun distractions, and campus resources to help get you through finals! Use the tabs above to access them. Have fun and good luck on your finals!
Paws to Destress: Rider Library Pet Therapy
Welcome back to finals @Rider. Feeling a bit stressed? The Rider librarians and student workers are sharing cute pictures of their pets to help get you through finals. Enjoy!
Leon (short for Napoléon) is a stubborn Scottish Terrier with a true Napoleon complex and a passion for snacks, naps, and getting his way.
Owner: Taysha Gateau-Barrera, Adjunct Librarian
This is Willow. She’s a 1 year old New Foundland and she loves to swim, play in the snow, and stick her face into sand boxes. Her favorite food is peanut butter and anything she’s not supposed to have.
Owner: Andrea Oliver, Help Desk Student Worker
Grizzy is an English Setter who takes his naps seriously. He highly recommends that you find some time to rest, too. Daisy is a Beagle and while she is a sun worshipper, she has boundless love for anyone at any time.
Owner: Marion Wells, Adjunct Reference Librarian
Watch her TikTok Video
Hamchok the hamster enjoys fresh produce, running in her ball, and trying to escape elaborate block mazes.
Owner: stepdaughter of Alexis Kaelin, Adjunct Librarian
Chloe is a 2 year old pointer mix, who loves to stand guard and protect us from the squirrels in the backyard. She licks everything in sight (she's part snake) and loves everyone.
Owner: David M. Reynolds, Library Systems Manager
Kona is a vocal twelve-year-old black cat who during quarantine and her owners' constant presence discovered the true addictiveness of treats. Named after one of the favorite vacation destinations of her owners and the delicious black beverage of the beans grown there, Kona avails herself of the still-remote/hybrid-working food provider for the increased opportunity for treats all day long. She is currently obsessed with the strays that traipse through HER yard on the way to the neighbor's. She wants you to know that she is NOT a lap cat and does not like to be picked up for more than a second. However, if you open a lens wipe foil packet, she is RIGHT THERE so she can snatch it and RUN. Kona has recently become a travel kitty and has been with her owners to Utah in April 2021, Maine and Vermont in August 2021, Georgia in October 2021, Florida in December 2021, and most recently to Assateague in April 2022. Kona has been to 29 states! 11/10 is a clever bean and best Kitty Kompanion.
Owner: Melissa A. Hofmann, Associate Professor-Librarian, Bibliographic Control Librarian
This is MacDuff, Duke of Argyll, Thane of Fife (named after the head of the clan Campbell [Argyll] and the character from Macbeth. His nicknames include Duff, Duffy, The Duffster, and *#?!&* when he nearly trips us. In all his pictures he looks very solemn but is constantly curious, and loves to play. He wasn't amused at all by his Christmas collar, but he was a gentleman about it.
Owned by Walt Campbell, husband of Diane Campbell, Business Librarian, who gets his attention when Walt's not available
This is Miss Safari out sunning for a little bit. She is always cold and always ready to curl up under the blankets with you. She tried on my mask, nope she is not liking it. She is sweet and loving until she gets together with Callie and Candy and then she becomes the leader of the pack. She is 11 or so not really sure as she was a rescue. She is part chihuahua and part Italian greyhound = Greyhuahua. She loves to shop and ride anywhere in the car. Bundle of Joy.
Owner: Coleen Carr, Office Specialist, Moore Library Acquisitions
Here is Emma, Enzo and Estevan. Emma is a tabby cat who enjoys soaking in the sun. She is the queen of the house and is 15 years old. Enzo (wearing the bowtie) is 5 years old and is a super smart cat. He knows how to do over 12 tricks, which include sit, lay, and twirl. Estevan is almost 2 years old and we found him in our backyard. Both Enzo and Estevan enjoy attending Zoom meetings.
Owner: Sharon Whitfield, Electronic Resources and User Access Librarian.
Meet these matching pets! Wolfie is a pit bull/hound mix dog. She is 4 and 1/2 years old. Sarafina is a tortoiseshell cat, almost 3 years old.
Owner: Heather Dalal, Associate Professor-Librarian
Meet Sami Starr (Power). She's a 7 year old Shih Tzu. Sami is an old soul whose main job is to take care of her Mama, me. She watches and waits for me, never eats food off the floor, and makes sure the yard is safe from bunnies, birds, and chipmunks. Sami is an absolute joy!
Owner: Janice Kucak, Executive Secretary
Self-Care is important for stress relief and academic success. You can try some of the activities on this board for some great self-care inspiration.
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction by
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 ofFull Catastrophe Living. MBSR is effective in alleviating stress, anxiety, panic, depression, chronic pain, and a wide range of medical conditions. Taught in classes and clinics worldwide, this powerful approach shows you how to focus on the present moment in order to permanently change the way you handle stress. As you work throughA Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, you'll learn how to replace stress-promoting habits with mindful ones--a skill that will last a lifetime.This groundbreaking, proven-effective program will help you relieve the symptoms of stress and identify its causes so that you can start living a healthier, happier life.
ISBN: 9781572247086Publication Date: 2010-03-01
Academic Success by Publication Date: 2021
The Power of Having Fun by
Fun is the key to success! If you want to be successful, having fun is not an option. It's a necessity. By making fun a top priority--taking meaningful, enjoyable breaks each day, week, month, and year--you'll not only be happier but be more productive, too! Using scientific evidence, real-world case studies, and a healthy dose of wit, bestselling author Dave Crenshaw shows that a regular respite is like a little oasis in your workday. It refreshes and reinvigorates, recharges your batteries--helping you accomplish more with less effort! The Power of Having Fun coaches you through the five-step system thousands of leaders have utilized to boost productivity and propel their careers--all while feeling fantastic! Let Dave Crenshaw lower your stress, raise your results, and restore recess to your routine.
ISBN: 9781523083541Publication Date: 2017-09-19
10 Steps to Mastering Stress by
In recent years health professionals have come to realize just how important controlling stress is for our wellbeing. Stress can interfere with many parts of our lives - it increases work absenteeism, can lead to relationship difficulties and interpersonal strain, and can increase the risk ofturning to artificial relaxation such as drugs and alcohol. Chronic stress also increases the risk of developing certain serious physical illnesses.This updated edition of 10 Steps to Mastering Stress: A Lifestyle Approach is a step-by-step program that will help you identify what is causing your stress, teach you proven calming techniques, and most importantly, show you how to think more realistically in ways that will reduce, rather thanincrease, your stressful reactions to daily events in your life. This program is based on nearly two decades of research, during which the authors have learned more about stress than was ever known before - and how to control it.While there are many stress books out there, this program differs from most for several reasons:*It has been scientifically developed and tested to ensure that it is the most effective way to master stress. Many other books are based simply on the authors' ideas and opinions.*Rather than simply listing random tips, this book describes a systematic program which lays out how to learn and integrate relevant techniques into your life in a step-by-step fashion.*Most importantly, the authors do not claim that the program will magically lift away your stress. Rather, the program reinforces the importance of making these techniques a part of daily life, making it a true lifestyle approach.Readers will learn valuable new skills--new ways of thinking, acting, and organizing their lives to reduce stress to a manageable level.
ISBN: 9780199917532Publication Date: 2014-03-03
The Resilience Workbook by
What is resilience, and how can you build it? In The Resilience Workbook, Glenn Schiraldi--author of The Self-Esteem Workbook--offers invaluable insight and outlines essential skills to help you bounce back from setbacks and cultivate a growth mindset. Why do some people sail through life's storms, while others are knocked down? Resilience is the key. Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult experiences, such as death of loved one, job loss, serious illness, terrorist attacks, or even just daily stressors and challenges. Resilience is the strength of body, mind, and character that enables people to respond well to adversity. In short, resilience is the cornerstone of mental health. Combining evidence-based approaches including positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and skills for regulating stress, The Resilience Workbook will show you how to bounce back and thrive in any difficult situation. You'll learn how to harness the power of your brain's natural neuroplasticity; manage strong, distressing emotions; and improve mood and overall well-being. You'll also discover powerful skills to help you prevent and recover from stress-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, anger, and substance abuse disorders. When the going gets tough, you need real, proven-effective skills to manage your stress and heal from setbacks. The comprehensive and practical exercises in this workbook will help you cultivate resilience, stay calm under pressure, and face all of life's challenges. This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation--an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.
ISBN: 9781626259416Publication Date: 2017-11-01
Dean's List by
With a solid GPA, numerous extracurricular achievements, and an acceptance letter from an excellent college, it seems that all of your hard work in school has paid off. Now what? What can you expect from college life, and how can you get the most out of it? This book answers these questions to help you excel in college. Deans at America’s top institutions tell you what you need to know to have a rich and rewarding college experience. Armed with an insider’s perspective, you will develop habits critical for college success, including: • Focusing on learning, not on grades• Building an adult relationship with your parents• Working the system by understanding the system• Learning from diversity at home and abroad• Coping with failure • Planning boldly for life after college Dean’s List offers a thoughtful, common-sense approach to higher education that allows every student to achieve. Many books will tell you how to get an "A" in class, but this book encourages you to do more—to explore college life, embrace new challenges, and become independent. Includes expert advice from deans at top U.S. colleges: Barnard College • Brown University • Bryn Mawr College • Columbia University • Cornell University • Dartmouth College • Duke University • Georgetown University • Harvard University • The Johns Hopkins University • Mount Holyoke College • Northwestern University • Oberlin College • Pomona College • Princeton University • Rice University • Smith College • Stanford University • University of Pennsylvania • University of Rochester • Wellesley College • Yale University
ISBN: 9781421400921Publication Date: 2011-05-20
Stress Management by
Here is a comprehensive clinical manual focused on stress management and relaxation. It contains detailed descriptions of tactics for training the user in the methods of relaxation, positive thinking, time management, and more. Features validated self-tests (normed on over 1000 individuals), and first-time ever stress management motivations and irrational beliefs inventories. This hands-on resource is essential for practitioners introducing stress management techniques into their practice; students who are learning how to cope with stress; practitioners-in-training, and clinicians looking for a refresher course.
ISBN: 9780826149480Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Starving the Stress Gremlin by
Watch out for the Stress Gremlin -- he loves to feed on your stress, and as he gets bigger and bolder, you get more and more stressed! How can he be stopped? Don't give him any more stress to eat, and watch him and your stress disappear! Starving the Stress Gremlin shows young people how they can manage their stress levels through a range of effective techniques based on cognitive behavioural principles. Engaging and fun activities as well as real life stories from other young people show how our thoughts are related to our behaviour and emotions, allowing young people to understand why they get stressed, the effects of stress and how to 'starve' their Stress Gremlin! This informative workbook is easy to read and fun for a young person aged 10+ complete either on their own or with the help of a parent or practitioner. It is also a valuable stress management resource for those working with young people, including mental health practitioners, youth workers, social workers and education sector staff.
ISBN: 9781849053402Publication Date: 2013-01-15
You Can Handle It by
It's a fact. Life is stressful. So make stress useful. Work, home, school-no one is immune. Good news, bad news, even no news can trigger stress. Stress is, well, STRESSFUL! But, YOU can handle it! And this book is here to show you how! Follow the 10, easy steps inside and learn how to be your best self. Other books may give you quick tips and promise success, but You Can Handle It tells you why these techniques work on the brain, and gives you step-by-step directions, worksheets, and scripts that will make implementing these methods feel effortless. In You Can Handle it, Dr. Wehrenberg offers realistic, simple and highly satisfying how-to's to eliminate bad stress from your life, and how to use the good stress for leverage in all arenas of your life.
ISBN: 9781683730668.Publication Date: 2017-06-20
Winning the Stress Challenge by
In Winning the Stress Challenge, you will learn the ways stress can trigger illness and sap your motivation; discover how to counter stress by taking control of emotions; learn how touch, aromas, and balanced breathing can counter stress; learn a stress-recovery workout that will train you to automatically overcome stress; and learn techniques for dealing with toxic relationships.
ISBN: 9781469095011.Publication Date: 2016-01-12
Make It Stick by
Drawing on cognitive psychology and other fields, Make It Stick offers techniques for becoming more productive learners, and cautions against study habits and practice routines that turn out to be counterproductive. The book speaks to students, teachers, trainers, athletes, and all those interested in lifelong learning and self-improvement.
ISBN: 9780674419377Publication Date: 2014-04-14
Crunch Time by
Be Your Best Under Pressure! Learn how elite athletes like Michael Jordan, Sandy Cofax, Tom Glavin, and Pedro Martinez, deal with pressure. In his 15 years as a major league pitching coach, with "Moneyball" Oakland A's, NY Mets, MilwaukeeBrewers andBaltimore Orioles, Rick Peterson has coached Hall of Famers, Cy Young winners, and many other elite athletes. In this book, he and bestselling author and leadership expert, Judd Hoekstra make this skill available to everyone. From an insider's perspective, learn how you too can become aCrunch Timeperformer and perform your best in all situations. With fascinating behind-the-scenes examples from some of the top names in sports and business,Rick and Judd offer six powerful reframingstrategies to help you see a pressure situation with a new perspective so that it shifts from a threat that can make you panic to an opportunity for you to shine. With a Forward by "Money Ball", Billy Beane, EVP, Oakland Athletics.
ISBN: 9781626567696Publication Date: 2017-01-23
