Stress Relief Activities

9 Ways to Relieve Stress and Improve Your Well-Being at the UM Libraries

  1. Enjoy a Snack Break with free snacks distributed by Access Services in Richter Library during the evenings of the final exams period.
  2. Take a break and sip some Calm Hot Tea during finals at the Richter Library.
  3. Leave Your Worry Here! Through simple, symbolic activities, like writing worries away or watching them disappear, The Counseling Center will help you cope with finals‑related stress.
  4. Meditate or Practice Yoga in the Meditation Room in Richter Library, or check out the library’s Mindfulness Resources.
  5. Pet a Therapy Dog in Richter Library  at select times during the final exams period.
  6. Squeeze a Motivational Stress Ball, available freely from Access Services in Richter Library during the final exams period.
  7. Relax with Crayons and Coloring Sheets, available freely from Access Services in Richter Library, Weeks Music Library, and the Architecture Research Center during the final exams.
  8. Solve a Digital Puzzle with selections available from the Smithsonian.
  9. Relax and reduce anxiety by watching and listening to Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) videos from the Animal ASMR – YouTube Channel.

The UM Libraries are here to support you with opportunities and resources designed to improve your well-being and relieve stress, especially during the Final Exams period. For other resources at UM, see the Counseling Center and Student Affairs’ Well-being and Resiliency site.

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