Research Guides: Study Break Resources: Relaxation Resources

Meditation and relaxation resources just for you!

UNH Library Electronic Resources:

Happiness: Essential mindfulness practices by Hanh, Thich Nhat
ISBN: 1888375914
Publication Date: 2005-07-20
With the practices offered in Happiness Thich Nhat Hanh encourages the reader to learn to do all the things they do in daily life with mindfulness; to walk, sit, work, eat, and drive, with full awareness of what they are doing.
The Mindful Twenty-Something by Holly B. Rogers
ISBN: 9781626254909
Publication Date: 2016-12-01
EBOOK: "A 21st century book, grounded in ancient ways of practice." --Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness. Presents a unique, evidence-based approach to help you make important life decisions with clarity and confidence.
Rainbows of love: Introduction for meditation and relaxation by Knippschild, Ernestine.
Publication Date: 2003
AUDIO RECORDING: Relaxation and meditation unwinding -- Color meditation for enhancing your creativity and to tone down and hear yourself.

Other helpful resources:

A free meditation app from Plum Village, a practice center & monastic community founded by Thích Nhất Hạnh. The site also includes a list of other Mindfulness apps.

Try repeating these affirmations and helpful phrases to reduce stress and anxiety.

“I can do this.”	“I am determined. My hard work powers my success.”
“I am calm and focused.”	“I am grateful for where I am today.”
“I take care of myself. I allow myself to take breaks.”	“I believe in myself. I can overcome obstacles.”
“I have studied hard this semester. I am smart and capable.”	“I can do hard things.”
“I know this material.”	“I am doing my best and I am proud of what I have accomplished.”
“I possess the strength and ability to accomplish all of my goals and dreams.”	"I am...Wildcat STRONG!"

This list is from the positive affirmation page at https://www.colorado.edu/health/2020/12/04/how-use-positive-affirmations-get-through-finals-and-rest-2020