Life can be tough sometimes, and it is really easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the challenges and negativity that the world throws at you. No one should have to wade through all of it without some encouragement. No one should feel alone. So if you are needing a little extra inspiration, come to the Bowman Library to find some with one of our new displays. Whether you need a pick me up, food for thought, some motivation, or just someone to tell you that you can make it through the day, we hope that you can find that here. In this new display in the Young Adult/Teen section of the library, there are a series of colored envelopes. Each envelope holds different cards with either a quote pertaining to the category, words from the staff member who made the display, or both. The goals of this display are to give you some inspiration when you need it, and to provide a stepping stone for you to develop a mindset that will help you get through future tough days.
The envelope categories are:
-Life
-Challenge of the Day
-Success/Failure
-Power of Positive Thinking
-If You Feel Alone Today
-Happiness
-Purpose
-Resilience/Inner Strength
-Faith
-Fear
-Motivation When You Feel Stuck
-Creativity & Art
-Self Love
-To Lessen Anxiety
-Empowerment
-Power of Words
-Encouragement
-Forgiveness
-Feel Good Quotes
-For a Tough Day
-Understanding Your Power
So, the next time you are at the Bowman Library, take a look and see if there is anything that you need or would like that day. Once you do, please feel free to take the card with you. They were made for you to keep. We know that self-confidence is difficult, positivity is rare, and sometimes anxieties feel more powerful than you. It is time to combat those thoughts, and we hope these cards may help you along your way.