ZooBorns
According to a journal article in PLOSone: “The Power of Kawaii,” “viewing cute images promotes a careful behavior and narrows attentional focus.” (http://bit.ly/TE9e4w). So take a look at this roundup of zoo babies for some cute baby sloths, otters, penguins, and even lizards: something for everyone!
http://www.zooborns.com/
Sporcle
Change is as good as a rest, they say. Try this quiz site to shake the cramps out of your brain with quizzes on everything from Geography to Music to Literature to Religion to Science to Sports to TV. If you sign up for a free account, you can even make your own quizzes to help you cram.
http://www.sporcle.com
FreeRice
Prefer your mental calisthenics for a cause? Try FreeRice’s vocabulary quizzes; “For each answer you get right, [they] donate 10 grains of rice through the World Food Programme.” Spanish, Italian, Spanish, and Korean language too.
http://freerice.com
JigZone
Jigsaw puzzles your thing? Find online versions here for all skill & time levels.
http://www.jigzone.com/
Naxos Music Library
According to PsychCentral: “Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies, especially slow, quiet classical music.” (http://bit.ly/qbBtLQ) Stream some from the library subscription:
http://libguides.drew.edu/NAXOS
Encyclopedia of Stress
Want to know more about stress? Check out this reference source at:
Reference BF575 .S75 M235
Stress Relief Tips
And last but not least, a roundup of good solid stress relief tips from the U.S. Department of Education.
http://bit.ly/2qpR6Rz