{"id":728,"date":"2024-04-22T10:52:19","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T10:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/?p=728"},"modified":"2024-04-22T10:52:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T10:52:19","slug":"the-new-library-wellbeing-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Library Wellbeing Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-attachment-id=\"730\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/attachment\/1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/1.png?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wellbeing Collection tree logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/1.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/1.png?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-730\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/1.png?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A blossom tree growing from the open pages of a book.\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/1.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/1.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/1.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Looking for ways to look after yourself during your studies and exams? The Library\u2019s new <strong>Wellbeing Collection<\/strong> provides resources on all aspects of wellbeing, including but not limited to anxiety, exercise, general wellbeing, happiness, relationships, sleeping well and University life.<\/p>\n<p>The collection of books and e-books is available to borrow for all students and staff. In this blog post we highlight just a few of the e-books available in the collection.<\/p>\n<p>You can explore all the books in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com%2Fdiscovery%2FcollectionDiscovery%3Fvid%3D44UOE_INST%3A44UOE_VU2%26inst%3D44UOE_INST%26collectionId%3D81389976310002466&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb19d70a98af74b9bd6db08dc4fccb44e%7C2e9f06b016694589878910a06934dc61%7C0%7C0%7C638472987806511092%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IOmf6MXx8a1kBhXDyQT8blm6ca%2BCuWyFkpxMiQmEOsw%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Wellbeing Collection in DiscoverEd<\/a>\u00a0or browse a list of books by subject area in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eu01.alma.exlibrisgroup.com\/leganto\/public\/44UOE_INST\/lists\/47448408450002466?auth=SAML\">the resource list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To launch our new collection we have a display of Wellbeing Collection books in the Main Library (30 George Square) which is in place until the end of May 2024. In the two weeks since the display was put in place 66 items have already been borrowed!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_734\" style=\"width: 1843px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-734\" data-attachment-id=\"734\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/image001-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?fit=1833%2C1237&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1833,1237\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wellbeing Collection display\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Wellbeing Collection books on display in the Main Library&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?fit=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?fit=584%2C394&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-734 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?resize=584%2C394&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wellbeing Collection books on display in the Main Library\" width=\"584\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?w=1833&amp;ssl=1 1833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?resize=1024%2C691&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?resize=768%2C518&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?resize=1536%2C1037&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?resize=445%2C300&amp;ssl=1 445w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/image001.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wellbeing Collection books on display in the Main Library<\/p><\/div>\n<h1>What does the Wellbeing Collection cover?<\/h1>\n<p>Here we highlight some example e-books from the collection on a few different themes that you might wish to explore:<\/p>\n<h2>University life<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925219798902466\"><img data-attachment-id=\"749\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/stay-happy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Stay-Happy.jpg?fit=276%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"276,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Stay Happy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Stay-Happy.jpg?fit=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Stay-Happy.jpg?fit=276%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-749\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Stay-Happy.jpg?resize=150%2C217&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Book cover\" width=\"150\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Stay-Happy.jpg?resize=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1 207w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Stay-Happy.jpg?w=276&amp;ssl=1 276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s normal to feel nervous before an exam or overwhelmed with your workload sometimes, but it&#8217;s important not to let anxiety or stress have a negative impact on your performance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925202690602466\">You&#8217;ve Got This : A Student\u2019s Guide to Well-being at University and Beyond<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925219798902466\">Stay Happy While You Study: Make the most of your student experience<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Building good habits<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/110jsec\/alma9925205704602466\"><img data-attachment-id=\"757\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/productivity-ninja\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/productivity-ninja.jpg?fit=198%2C303&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"198,303\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"productivity ninja\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/productivity-ninja.jpg?fit=196%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/productivity-ninja.jpg?fit=198%2C303&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-757\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/productivity-ninja.jpg?resize=150%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Book cover\" width=\"150\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/productivity-ninja.jpg?resize=196%2C300&amp;ssl=1 196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/productivity-ninja.jpg?w=198&amp;ssl=1 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>If you have a tendency to procrastinate instead of revising, or want to develop healthy habits in your life, the collection has books to help.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925219792002466\">Procrastination : How to Do It Well<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/110jsec\/alma9925205704602466\">How to be a productivity ninja : worry less, achieve more, love what you do\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sleep and rest<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925207504602466\"><img data-attachment-id=\"754\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/insomnia\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Insomnia.jpg?fit=198%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"198,226\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Insomnia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Insomnia.jpg?fit=198%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Insomnia.jpg?fit=198%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-754\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/Insomnia.jpg?resize=150%2C171&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Book cover\" width=\"150\" height=\"171\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s important to look after yourself at stressful times, and that includes getting plenty of sleep and rest.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925207504602466\">Insomnia: A Guide to, and Consolation for, the Restless Early Hours\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925214202502466\">Nothing Much Happens: Calming stories to soothe your mind and help you sleep<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Getting more exercise<\/h2>\n<p>Keeping active can boost your mood as well as your physical health.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925214200202466\">Mind &amp; Body : Mental Exercises for Physical Wellbeing; Physical Exercises for Mental Wellbeing\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925220603702466\">A Philosophy of Walking\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/sport-exercise\/boost-your-mood\"><img data-attachment-id=\"751\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/bym\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Sport &amp; Exercise Edinburgh Unive&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BYM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?fit=584%2C584&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-751\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/BYM.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Why not pair your reading with a spot of rock climbing or yoga \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/sport-exercise\/boost-your-mood\">Sport &amp; Exercise have a whole range of activity running in April and May<\/a>, from bootcamps to Yoga, from Learn to lift workshops to weekend courses at Firbush, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/sport-exercise\/boost-your-mood\/free-entry\">free gym entry for students and staff<\/a> next week.<\/p>\n<h2>Exploring nature<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925220501702466\"><img data-attachment-id=\"753\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/gardening-for-the-mind\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/gardening-for-the-mind.jpg?fit=306%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"306,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"gardening for the mind\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/gardening-for-the-mind.jpg?fit=230%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/gardening-for-the-mind.jpg?fit=306%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-753\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/gardening-for-the-mind.jpg?resize=150%2C196&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Book cover\" width=\"150\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/gardening-for-the-mind.jpg?resize=230%2C300&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/gardening-for-the-mind.jpg?w=306&amp;ssl=1 306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Exposure to nature has been shown to have a positive impact on physical health and cognitive function. Spring has sprung in Edinburgh, so now\u2019s the perfect time to get out into nature.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/ed\/detail.action?docID=5971430\">The Natural Health Service: How Nature Can Mend Your Mind<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ed.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/44UOE_INST\/n9c0l6\/alma9925220501702466\">Gardening for mind, body and soul : how to nurture your well-being with nature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can read more about using the Library for wellbeing and leisure on <a href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-uk.libguides.com\/leisure-and-wellbeing\">our subject guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Wellbeing Collection is managed by a team including Library staff, University Student Wellbeing Advisers and the EUSA Student Opportunities Representative (Wellbeing).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif;font-style: italic\">If you are an Edinburgh student and you need to talk to someone there\u2019s lots of help and guidance available from the <\/span><a style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif;font-style: italic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/students\/health-wellbeing\">Student Health and Wellbeing Services<\/a><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif;font-style: italic\">, and staff can access support through the\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif;font-style: italic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/staff\/health-wellbeing\">Staff Health and Wellbeing Hub<\/a><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif;font-style: italic\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for ways to look after yourself during your studies and exams? The Library\u2019s new Wellbeing Collection provides resources on all aspects of wellbeing, including but not limited to anxiety, exercise, general wellbeing, happiness, relationships, sleeping well and University life. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2024\/04\/22\/the-new-library-wellbeing-collection\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":732,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/files\/2024\/04\/The-Meadows-8109974-Chris-Close-5-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1709&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcUES5-bK","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1176,"url":"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2025\/11\/27\/5-things-supporting-you-in-your-exams\/","url_meta":{"origin":728,"position":0},"title":"5 things: supporting you in your exams","date":"November 27, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Semester one is almost over and exams are looming! 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