Take a break
Restorative breaks
Restorative breaks can improve attention and refresh our focus. Break ideas based on research include:
- Nature exposure
- Doodle and daydream
- Eye exercises – 20/20/20
- Laugh
- Brief exercises
Read the full article from Nir Eyal and Chelsea Robertson, PhD.
Library resources for fun and relaxation
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Board games in the library
Check out the board games we have available to borrow. If you would like to browse our collection, the board games are located in the Reserve Collection Room on Level 2. They are available for 3 day loans. -
Fiction books in the library
Relax with a book that isn't a textbook. Explore our range of fiction books available in the library. Books are available for 28 day loans. -
Fiction books online
Explore several thousand fiction eBooks available online
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Movies and TV programs in EduTV
Check out the movies and TV programs available through the EduTV database -
Movies in the library
Check out the movies we have available to borrow. If you would like to browse our collection, they are located on Level 4. They are available for 3 day loans. -
TV series in the library
Check out the TV series we have available to borrow. If you would like to browse our collection, they are located on Level 4. They are available for 3 day loans.
Take a quick break with some yoga
Click for some chair yoga routines on YouTube, or start with the video below to take a five minute yoga break:
Yoga with Adriene. (2019, May 5). Take 5 Yoga Break | Yoga Quickies | Yoga with Adriene [Video]. https://youtu.be/nQFf38xeBww
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Last updated: Nov 14, 2025 2:55 PM