Many of us live in a state of constant stress with demands coming from both our personal and professional lives. Now, more than ever, it is important for us to take care of ourselves and each other. That's why the team of EBSCO eBooks Collection Development Librarians have put together a list of books to help you and the college students in your lives slow down, de-stress, and reset.
By Gina Simmons Schneider
Published by Central Recovery Press (Lightning Source), 2022
Available as DRM-Free
9781949481631
Frazzled – the word says it all. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and in a state of constant stress from the demands of daily life, this book offers some tools that can help. Packed with case studies and useful exercises, Frazzlebrain can help you break free from negative emotions and achieve the calmer, happier lifestyle you desire.
2. The Student Wellbeing Toolkit: Preparing for Life at College, University and Beyond
By Camila Devis-Rozental
Published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis), 2023
9781000883268
This book focuses on six main areas of wellbeing for college students: physical, socio-emotional, intellectual, environmental, occupational, and financial. Written in a relatable straightforward way and packed with evidence-based strategies, this title is sure to help students, and those who work with students, navigate the often-rough waters of college life.
3. Make Work Healthy: Create a Sustainable Organization with High-Performing Employees
By John S. Ryan and Michael J. Burchell
Published by John Wiley & Sons, 2023
9781119989813
Healthier people create healthier organizations. That is the central theme of this book – employee health and organizational health are interrelated. The authors offer research-based frameworks and methodologies to help businesses cultivate a sustainable and healthy workplace for both employees and the bottom line.
4. You Take Care: Lessons in Looking After Yourself – For Every Body
By Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith
Published by Allen & Unwin, 2023
9781761186134
Reading this book is like sitting down and having a deep, soulful conversation with your best friends. It’s packed with life lessons on everything from happiness to finances to relationships. Though geared toward those navigating their twenties and thirties, all adults are sure to find something useful here.
5. Dear Students: 10 Letters to Empower and Transform Your Higher Education Journey
By Meredith Madden
Published by Peter Lang, 2023 Available as DRM-Free
9781433194542
Ever wish you could write a letter to your younger self filled with advice of what you know now that you wish you knew then? In this book, Meredith Madden does just that. Using a narrative format, Madden offers college students advice on everything from building relationships with faculty to getting over the fear of public speaking. This is a useful book for all college students but will especially appeal to marginalized and first-generation students.
6. Take Your Own Advice: Learn to Trust Your Inner Voice and Start Helping Yourself
By Jeffrey Marsh
Published by TarcherPerigee (Penguin Random House), 2023
9780593541180
Are you always taking care of the needs of everyone in your life while neglecting your own? If so, this book is for you! In this very personal guide, Marsh uses examples from their own life as a LGBTQ+ activist and advocate to offer practical tips to help you prioritize yourself and your needs.
7. Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself
By Selena Rezvani
Published by John Wiley & Sons, 2023
9781394160952
In this book, author Selena Rezvani offers concrete, actionable steps for overcoming the nine most common obstacles to building authentic confidence. Backed by the latest science, Rezvani outlines specific confidence building exercises that can be used to transform the way we think, act, and move in the world.
8. Perspectives on Stress and Wellness Management in Times of Crisis
By Rohit Bansal
Published by Information Science Reference (IGI Global), 2023
Available as DRM-Free
9781668485668
This academic title offers the latest research and trends in stress and wellness management, specifically in times of crisis. By applying new approaches to coping during times of high stress, we can become more resilient and learn to thrive.
9. Community College Student Mental Health: Faculty Experiences and Institutional Actions
By Amanda Latz
Published by Rowman & Littlefield, 2023
9781475860177
Geared toward community college leaders, this book takes a close look at the state of mental health among today’s community college students. An examination of the current state of student mental health and its impacts on student success and persistence is offered followed by recommendations for what community college leaders can do to better support their students.
10. Get Fit Where You Sit: A Guide to the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Method
By Lakshmi Voelker and Liz Oppedijk
Published by Shambhala (Penguin Random House), 2023
9780834845244
Explore the many health benefits of yoga in this accessible, fully illustrated guide. A complete yoga program of poses, breathing exercises, and meditation is included in this practical yoga program that is designed for every body.
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