{"id":3570,"date":"2023-12-04T08:30:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T14:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/?p=3570"},"modified":"2023-11-21T09:52:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:52:05","slug":"finals-toolkit-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/finals-toolkit-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Finals Toolkit #2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finals can be a stressful time, so this week, we&#8217;re filling your Finals Toolkit with ways to take care of yourself, resources for practicing mindfulness and relaxing during breaks, and a reminder of the importance of sleep. We&#8217;re also sharing a few extra tools as you put finishing touches on projects and papers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3407 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1048\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design.png 1048w, https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-1024x244.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-768x183.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwu.edu\/counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Counseling &amp; Consultation Services (CCS)<\/strong><\/a>: Check out CCS\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwu.edu\/counseling\/studentresources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources for students<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwu.edu\/counseling\/onlinescreenings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take a confidential online screening<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwu.edu\/counseling\/appointment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make an appointment to talk to a counselor<\/a>.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.iwu.edu\/selfcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Self-care apps<\/strong><\/a>: Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.iwu.edu\/selfcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-Care LibGuide<\/a>\u00a0for a list of meditation apps like Shine. Or, try a coloring app like Paint by Number Coloring Games as a way to relax.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/self-care-in-the-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Self-Care Station<\/strong><\/a>: Visit the Self-Care Station on the entry level of The Ames Library for relaxing activities, mindfulness resources, and to share an encouraging note with your fellow Titans.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Sleep<\/strong>: It may feel like studying is more important than sleep, but\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/1ed8o7n\/cdi_scopus_primary_2001921732\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/1ed8o7n\/cdi_scopus_primary_2001921732\">research<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/m5g3bo\/cdi_scitation_primary_10_1119_1_5025289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/m5g3bo\/cdi_scitation_primary_10_1119_1_5025289\">tells<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/1ed8o7n\/cdi_pubmed_primary_26921151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/1ed8o7n\/cdi_pubmed_primary_26921151\">us<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0<strong>not\u00a0<\/strong>the case.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/m5g3bo\/cdi_crossref_primary_10_1136_oem_57_10_649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Several<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/m5g3bo\/cdi_proquest_journals_211397148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies<\/a>\u00a0compare sleep deprivation to intoxication\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/i-share-iwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01CARLI_IWU\/m5g3bo\/cdi_pubmed_primary_10646165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a study of 19-26 year olds found that their performance on tasks after being awake for 20 hours was equivalent to having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10%<\/a>. Try establishing a wind-down routine, avoiding screens right before bed, and remember to make sleep a priority.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/sun-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sunbox light therapy lamps<\/strong><\/a>:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/seasonal-affective-disorder\/#frequency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">millions of people<\/a>, and one way of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/feel-the-sun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coping with SAD is to use light therapy<\/a>. There are Sunbox light therapy lamps on the 3rd and 4th floors of The Ames Library\u2013try spending 20-30 minutes with a Sunbox lamp to help lift your mood.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwu.edu\/news\/2022\/titan-pantry-opens-to-fight-food-insecurity-on-campus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Titan Pantry<\/strong><\/a>: Take what food you need from the Titan Pantry, located in the Hansen Student Center (in the lockers by the main floor restrooms). The Titan Pantry is free and anonymous.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Take regular breaks: <\/strong>Set a timer for 10 minutes and stretch, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwusports.com\/sports\/2010\/12\/20\/GEN_0812210031.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go for a walk or other form of exercise<\/a>, relax your jaw, get a drink of water, talk to a friend, or do something that brings you joy.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwu.edu\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ask a Librarian Chat<\/strong><\/a>: Monday-Friday, from 1-4 pm, a librarian is online and ready to help answer your questions!<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.iwu.edu\/writecite\/avoidplagiarism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Citation refresher<\/strong><\/a><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Working on your citations page? Let MegaSearch help you! (Click image below to enlarge.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/12\/megasearchandcitation.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/12\/megasearchandcitation.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/12\/megasearchandcitation.png 1280w, https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/12\/megasearchandcitation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/12\/megasearchandcitation-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.iwu.edu\/library\/files\/2022\/12\/megasearchandcitation-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next week, visit the Finals Toolkit for relaxing activities and stress-busters. You&#8217;re doing great!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finals can be a stressful time, so this week, we&#8217;re filling your Finals Toolkit with ways to take care of yourself, resources for practicing mindfulness and relaxing during breaks, and a reminder of the importance of sleep. 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