So, I’m guessing you either just filed your taxes or maybe an extension? If so, congratulations, and now it’s time to relax! At the library, you can find lots of resources to help de-stress. From meditation to exercise to crafts, gardening, and even TV shows, pick the way you relax best, and borrow it from the Library.
We have books about meditation and stress relief:
The Little Book of Stress Relief, by David B. Posen
Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment…and Your Life, by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Now Effect: How This Moment Can Change the Rest of Your Life, by Elisha Goldstein
Real Happiness: Learn the Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program, by Sharon Salzberg
And exercise books and DVDs:
Fitness Swimming, by Emmett Hines
[DVD] The Kung-Fu Kickboxing Workout
Men’s Health Big Book of Exercise: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Stronger, More Muscular You, by Adam Campbell
[DVD] Rodney Yee’s A.M. and P.M. Yoga for Beginners
Yoga for Anxiety: Meditations and Practice for Calming the Body and Mind, by Mary NurrieStearns
All types of crafts:
The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2, by Mark Montano
Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with your Cat, by Kaori Tsutaya
Felt: 30 Fun Projects for Felt (and Fabric) Lovers, by Amanda Carestio
And gardening, if digging in the soil is soothing for you:
The Everything Small-Space Gardening Book: All You Need to Plant, Grow, and Enjoy a Small Space Garden, by Catherine Abbott
Gardening Shortcuts, by Jenny Hendy
Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide, edited by Kathleen Norris Brenzel
And TV shows (personally recommended by this Librarian who watches too much TV):
And almost anything else you can think of! If you’d like help finding something at the Library, feel free to ask a Librarian.
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