eBooks in the Library Collection
Mastering Adulthood by
Discover smart and entertaining strategies for dealing with difficult emotions like anxiety, sadness, anger, and uncertainty. More than just "adulting"--this book will give you the real emotional skills you need to thrive! Whether you're graduating from college, starting a career, trying to gain financial independence, or creating meaningful relationships--entering into the world of grownups can be more than a little overwhelming. And while there are plenty of fun books out there for young adults offering advice on how to fix a leaky faucet or find the right apartment, none really delve into the deeply emotional aspects of growing up. In Mastering Adulthood, psychologist Lara Fielding offers evidence-based skills to help you cope with the feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, and stress that may be getting in the way of living an independent, fulfilling adult life. Drawing on case examples from young adults she's worked with in her private practice, Fielding provides empowering strategies and skills for managing difficult emotions using mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). When you experience big life changes that cause you stress, you need emotional flexibility to reach your goals and be your best self. Using the skills in this book, you'll learn to take charge of your emotional habits, stop feeling stuck, and discover what really matters to you.
ISBN: 9781684031931Publication Date: 2019-01-02
Success under Stress by
From overflowing priority lists to power-hungry colleagues to nagging parental guilt, stress is the defining characteristic of most of our lives. Real help is here-an all-encompassing, stress-busting tool kit that goes far beyond breathing exercises and visualization techniques. Such one-size-fits-all methods are no match for the stressors we experience daily in our overcomplicated lives. Whether you have too many projects, your confidence is flagging, or you are clashing with a coworker, Success Under Stress provides a flexible array of strategies. You will learn how to: * Adjust your perspective to see opportunity instead of obstacles * Alter your physiology to get focused when overwhelmed, energized when exhausted, and calm when wired * Change the problem to prevent the stress from returning All in all, Success Under Stress offers a veritable arsenal of "magic bullet" solutions-hundreds of situation-specific, quick-acting tips for defusing stress and boosting productivity. Complete with quizzes, examples, exercises, and more, this practical book helps you gain control, exude calmness and confidence amidst everyday chaos, and achieve the success you richly deserve.
ISBN: 9780814432129Publication Date: 2013-01-02
The Stress-Proof Brain by
"For people suffering from stress, this book is a godsend." --Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion "Highly recommended for mental health professionals and consumer health readers looking to manage stress." --Library Journal (starred review) Modern times are stressful--and it's killing us. Unfortunately, we can't avoid the things that stress us out, but we can change how we respond to them. In this breakthrough book, a clinical psychologist and neuroscience expert offers an original approach to help readers harness the power of positive emotions and overcome stress for good. Stress is, unfortunately, a natural part of life--especially in our busy and hectic modern times. But you don't have to let it get in the way of your health and happiness. Studies show that the key to coping with stress is simpler than you think--it's all about how you respond to the situations and things that stress you out or threaten to overwhelm you. The Stress-Proof Brain offers powerful, comprehensive tools based in mindfulness, neuroscience, and positive psychology to help you put a stop to unhealthy responses to stress--such as avoidance, tunnel vision, negative thinking, self-criticism, fixed mindset, and fear. Instead, you'll discover unique exercises that provide a recipe for resilience, empowering you to master your emotional responses, overcome negative thinking, and create a more tolerant, stress-proof brain. This book will help you develop an original and effective program for mastering your emotional brain's response to stress by harnessing the power of neuroplasticity. By creating a more stress tolerant, resilient brain, you'll learn to shrug off the small stuff, deal with the big stuff, and live a happier, healthier life.
ISBN: 9781626252660Publication Date: 2017-02-02
Resources for Achieving Academic Success
Mastering strategies to read and study more effectively can help you take control of your learning, your time, and your stress.
- Learning Study Skills, via LinkedIn LearningThs course covers 4 main study strategies: reading, notetaking, test taking, memory recall.
- Taking Notes While Reading, from Note-Taking for Business Professionals, via LinkedIn LearningEffective note-taking is a core skill that professionals at all levels can improve upon—and this course shows you how. This segment focuses on taking notes while reading.
Teach Yourself How to Learn by
Following up on her acclaimed Teach Students How to Learn, that describes teaching strategies to facilitate dramatic improvements in student learning and success, Saundra McGuire here presents these "secrets" direct to students. Her message is that "Any student can use simple, straightforward strategies to start making A's in their courses and enjoy a lifetime of deep, effective learning." Beginning with explaining how expectations about learning, and the study efforts required, differ between college and secondary school, the author introduces her readers, through the concept of metacognition, to the importance and powerful consequences of understanding themselves as learners. This framework and the recommended strategies that support it are useful for anyone moving on to a more advanced stage of education, so this book also has an intended audience of students preparing to go to high school, graduate school, or professional school. In a conversational tone, and liberally illustrated by anecdotes of past students, the author combines introducing readers to concepts like Bloom's Taxonomy (to illuminate the difference between studying and learning), fixed and growth mindsets, as well as to what brain science has to tell us about rest, nutrition and exercise, together with such highly specific learning strategies as how to read a textbook, manage their time and take tests. With engaging exercises and thought-provoking reflections, this book is an ideal motivational and practical text for study skills and first year experience courses.
ISBN: 9781620367551Publication Date: 2018-01-10
The Art of Visual Notetaking by ISBN: 9781633226227Publication Date: 2019-03-05Improve your bullet journals, to-do lists, class notes, and everything in between with The Art of Visual Notetaking and its unique approach to taking notes in the twenty-first century.
- Improve Your Notetaking Skills, from Learning Study SkillsGet helpful tips on highlighting and taking notes from this video on LinkedIn Learning.
- Taking Notes While Reading, from Note-Taking for Business Professionals, via LinkedIn LearningEffective note-taking is a core skill that professionals at all levels can improve upon—and this course shows you how. This segment focuses on taking notes while reading.
Meditation for Daily Stress by
Drawing on his experience living at the Kopan Monastery in Nepal, meditation teacher Michel Pascal shares his new and easy method of meditating in the moment to calm the mind and break the cycle of stress addiction. Meditation for Daily Stress: 10 Practices for Immediate Well-being is more than just an exploration of why we experience stress; it is a guide to a revolutionary meditative technique for finding peace, quiet, mindfulness, and centeredness in our daily lives. A true authority in meditation, Michel Pascal introduces readers to the power of meditation as a coping mechanism for daily stress, anxiety, and depression. He then prescribes a series of visualization and breathing practices and techniques that can be used throughout the day - whether in the workplace, while commuting, or at home - to unplug in the moment, before stress takes hold. This approachable method includes ten easy practices that you can do for even a minute at a time, wherever you are. In this guide, you will learn how to: -Meditate Like the Horizon to unplug your brain when it is running all the time. -Meditate Like a Dolphin to discover your inner peace in high-stress moments. -Meditate Like a Mountain to feel more grounded when your mood is up and down. -Meditate Like a Wave to help you deal with difficult people and difficult interactions. -Meditate Like a Kiss to feel less stress in a romantic relationship. Exploring both spirituality and physicality, mind and body, Meditation for Daily Stress is an essential read for busy people looking for an approach to meditation that will allow them to start a daily practice right away in order to live a healthier, happier life.
ISBN: 9781419724053Publication Date: 2017-04-11
Ready, Set, Breathe by
How can you prepare for and prevent your kids' inevitable meltdowns? Ready, Set, Breathe will show you andyour child how to focus, calm down, and live in the present moment. Being a parent is stressful, and when your child has a meltdown, it can be difficult to keep cool--let alone help your child to calm down. Ready, Set, Breathe offers real solutions to help you both deal with stress using everyday mindfulness games, activities, rituals, and habits. Designed for children ages 2-10 years old, this book is fun, engaging, and effective. As any parent knows, children aren't always receptive to what you say. Parental advice is often ignored or perceived as intrusive; and trying to get your kid to calm down and breathe can turn into an unpleasant power struggle in which you feel powerless and frustrated; and your child can feel nagged or bullied. The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way. In this book, you'll learn to teach mindfulness to your child in the most enjoyable and realistic way possible. You'll also learn skills to help yourself stay calm when your child does act up--especially in public. This is a must-read for all parents!
ISBN: 9781626252905Publication Date: 2015-12-01
Ten Minutes to Deep Meditation by
With today s demands and hectic pace, stress has become more common on a daily basis. Oftentimes, there are not enough hours in the day, and our to do lists grow longer and longer. It is no surprise that, according to a recent report by HiFX, the United States is the second most stress-ridden country in the world. With looming outside forces such as the depressed job market and the 9.4 percent unemployment rate, you need make a calm mind your priority. But when there is barely enough time for breakfast, it can be difficult to find time to balance your life. Ten Minutes to Deep Meditation is here to help. In a simple, step-by-step format, this book helps beginners increase focus and decrease stress through the art of meditation. According to a recent report from American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, meditation is a proven relaxation method that can lower blood pressure without chemical supplements. You will learn what meditation is (and is not), why you get stressed out, and how meditation can truly help calm your nerves. This book presents you with the two main types of meditation analytical and placement and how both can help you in different ways. You will also learn the answers to common questions regarding this soothing process: How is meditation different from relaxation, concentration, and self-hypnosis? Which techniques are right for you? Are there any physiological effects? This book will clear up the common myths of meditation and present you with structured methods to relax your body without medication. You will learn practical, easy-to-use instructions on the meditation process, with dozens of specific techniques and practices, including the Buddha Vairochana posture, Lamrim meditation, and the popular cross-legged lotus position. You will learn where to focus your attention and what to contemplate to fully clear your mind of outside stress. You will also learn how and why coupling meditation with yoga can create a greater calming effect. Going a step further, this book also contains images of correct meditative postures and yoga stretches, so you can get it right the first time. Most importantly, this book explains how to steady and control your breathing to bring oxygen to your mind. You will learn how to position your body, the best clothes to wear, how to stretch, and what to do when you run into problems and cannot seem to clear your head. Meditation specialists and real-life people who have experienced the benefits of meditation have been interviewed, and their expertise is dispersed throughout this book. Best of all, this book is written to fit into your busy lifestyle. With only ten minutes a day, you can let go of your stress for 24 hours. If you are looking for a natural way to ease your stress, Ten Minutes to Deep Meditation will help you focus your mind and balance your life.
ISBN: 9781601385864Publication Date: 2014-12-22
American Counseling Association: Anxiety Resources
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Anxiety Canada (Provides a great overview of anxiety at https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/anxiety-101/ )
Jed Foundation: Understanding Academic Stress and Tips for Managing Academic Stress
Jed Foundation: Understanding Anxious Feelings
Mental Health America: Anxiety
Mental Health America: Live Your Life Well (10 Tools for feeling stronger & more hopeful)
If you feel like you're not very good at taking tests, you're not alone. But you can improve! You'll find resources here to enhance your study skills, note-taking strategies, and calm your nerves.
- Feeling Frustrated? De-stress: Meditation and Movement for Stress ManagementInstructors from Desk Yogi leads you through grounding techniques to clear your mind while you’re seated at your desk. Learn how to use acupressure to reduce stress and feel more balanced, in this 6-minute video, via LinkedInLearning.
- Score Better on Tests, from Learning Study SkillsCreate a study plan, learn effective study habits, and get tips for the day of the exam.
- Techniques for Enhancing Your Memory, from Learning Study SkillsLearn more about how memory works, and strategies for remembering new words, formulas, facts, and techniques to improve your ability to recall information.
- Holmes, J. D. (2021). The Bad Test-Taker Identity. Teaching of Psychology, 48(4), 293–299. https://doi.org/10.1177/0098628320979884"One of the best ways to be bad at something is to tell yourself that you are bad at it." This research article examined the relationship between students' beliefs about their test-taking abilities, their academic performance, and actual study skills. The good news? Improving study habits improves test-taking!
- How to Organize Your Time and Your Life (Podcast on LinkedIn Learning)In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, join organization guru Julie Morgenstern as she discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity and build a system tailored to your needs. Figuring out what works best for you will ensure your system feels natural and functions optimally. Julie also covers how to troubleshoot your organizational systems in order to narrow down what’s working and what’s not,
- Time Management Fundamentals (LinkedIn Learning Course)In this course, productivity expert Dave Crenshaw shows you how to get more done in the shortest time possible and give you more of that precious free time. The course lays out the theoretical and practical foundations for being more productive and explains the obstacles that can get in the way.
- Time Management Skills: Block SchedulingChelsea Krost, entrepreneur, marketing and brand strategist, explains the steps to creating a block schedule to manage time and work with more focus and efficiency.
- Understanding Why You ProcrastinateIn this installment of the Time Management Tips series, learn how to determine why you're procrastinating, form positive new behaviors, and get your time management back on track. Productive leadership author and speaker Dave Crenshaw shares actionable tips for overcoming negative procrastination and using positive procrastination to your advantage.
Time Mastery : Banish Time Management Forever by Publication Date: 2017Whether you want to get more done at work, delegate better, manage the priorities at home or just spend more time doing things that bring you joy, Karen and John will help you develop an approach to time that is efficient and fits with your unique personality.
Eat That Frog! by ISBN: 9781523094653Publication Date: 2017-04-17Stop procrastinating and get more of the important things done. For Tracy, eating a frog is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging task--but also the one that can have the greatest positive impact on your life. Eat That Frog! shows you how to organize each day so you can zero in on these critical tasks and accomplish them efficiently and effectively.
Eat That Frog! for Students by ISBN: 9781523091263Publication Date: 2020-12-29Adapted from Brian Tracy's international time-management bestseller, Eat That Frog!, this book will give today's stressed-out and overwhelmed students the tools for lifelong success.
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- Student Success Videos (Academic Video Online)The Student Success video series, available through Academic Video Online, offers practical, research-based advice
to help college students develop the skills to support a happy, healthy and productive higher education experience.
The Student Success video series includes the following 20-minute films:
• A Student’s Guide to Stress Management
• A Student’s Guide to College Life and Changing Relationships
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• A Student’s Guide to College Transition
• A Student’s Guide to Communication and Self-Presentation
• A Student’s Guide to Exercise for Improving Health
• A Student’s Guide to Math Success
In addition to the new Student Success video series, you can use Academic Video Online for research and
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