How do I chose a collection for my needs?

The Mood Bank offers 18 different collections which can be used to help you achieve a more intentional lifestyle.  That is a lot to choose from!  Follow these steps to identify which one is right for you:

1. Consider the following simple questions.  
2. Click on collections to which you answer yes.
3. The corresponding collection may be the right one for you!

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Volume I: Calming Down

If you say yes to any of the following, click on the word to find if it is the right collection for you.

Do you want to improve your SLEEP, or your PATIENCE? 

Do you need to RELAX more, or improve your STRESS MANAGEMENT skills? 

Would you benefit from REFLECTION & journaling? 

Are you concerned about ADHD or just need to FOCUS better? 

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Volume II: Boosting Up!

If you say yes to any of the following, click on the word to find if it is the right collection for you.

Are you struggling with depression and seeking HOPE? 
Do you want to improve your SELF-ESTEEM, or your CREATIVITY? 

Do you need to increase your MOTIVATION? 

Do you value mindfulness, intentional living, and HAPPINESS? 

Do you want to add more PLAYFULNESS to your life? 

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Volume III: Emotional Health

If you say yes to any of the following, click on the word to find if it is the right collection for you.

Do you need help working through SADNESS, ANGER, or EMOTIONAL PAIN? 

Are you going through a LIFE TRANSITION (divorce, empty nest, job loss)?  

Do you find yourself ASKING WHY? 

Do you value HEALTHY FAMILIES, relationships, & 

                                                                                    parenting, and want to enhance                                                                                             these skills? 

Stress Management

Stress Management contains stress tips that are effective - physically, behaviorally, cognitively, and spiritually. The music provides a stable background for strengthening coping skills, to helping prevent negative effects of stress, when pressures/demands are high, when one has an overwhelmed feeling, or when stress is taking a toll physically/emotionally.

Sleep

The Sleep Booklet contains information on insomnia, sleep needs, sleep disorders, and effective tips for combating insomnia.  The soft, soothing CD music provides an atmosphere for improving sleep patterns - music to prepare your mood for sleep.  Use as an aid when feeling restless, or when racing thoughts and worries keep you awake.

Relaxation

The Relaxation Booklet contains information on relaxation techniques and their benefits. The light, soothing CD music provides an atmosphere for centering oneself, winding down physically and mentally, for transitioning to new activities after a long day, or when preparing for meditation or prayer.

Reflection

The Reflection Booklet contains information on reflecting, journaling activities, and their benefits. The music on the CD has meandering melodies which promote the free flow of one's mind.  Use as an aid for processing your thoughts and feelings, connecting with your inner self, or as background music to enhance writing and artistic efforts.  

Patience

Patience contains information on causes, negative effects of limited patience, and great ideas for improving! The music's deliberate yet relaxed beat serves an aid to help calm a restless mind, to help persevere in a difficult situation, to increase acceptance of change, when waiting seems difficult, when feeling a need to push for things to happen, or when one has a tendency to control or over-react. 

Focus

Focus contains information on ADD & ADHD--characteristics and ideas for managing your time, as well as tips for good decision-making. The music was recorded at 60 beats per minute, intended to aid in improving one's focus and concentration. Use for help to concentrate, or to help with decision-making, when external distractions are high, when decisions are difficult, or when feeling scattered.  

Sleep

Sleep contains information on 

insomnia, sleep needs, sleep disorders, and 

effective tips for getting better sleep.  

The soft, soothing music provides

 an atmosphere for improving sleep patterns - 

music to help you sleep.