We’ve put the long lazy days of summer behind us. Goodbye lazy sunlit afternoons, hello frantic nights in class or in front of a screen! It’s easy as the work piles up and crowds out countless other commitments to feel out of balance and just not quite right. Although many of us have accepted a certain amount of stress as part of adult life, it doesn’t have to get the best of you. With a bit of effort and the right tools, you can manage the googly-eyed stress monster and keep your feelings of summer cool throughout the school year.
One of these three titles might be a great way to get started on a smooth and peaceful semester. They all offer concrete exercises and give you step-by-step instructions:
- Ten Minutes to Deep Meditation: Techniques that Reduce Stress and Relieve Anger, Anxiety & Depression
- The Mindfulness Toolbox: 50 Practical Tips, Tools & Handouts
- Yoga Cures