Hey guys,
I am a big advocate of avoiding burnout by taking one day per week to do NOTHING LSAT related.
So what are some fun things you guys enjoy to do when you're not studying hard for the LSAT?
I'll start:
- I like going out to eat at some of my favorite restaurants with my friends. I think it is good to get away and spend some time with people who aren't taking the LSAT. Nothing like sharing a bunch of apps and eating a delicious meal with your friends!
- I like to play piano/guitar. Playing music for me immediately takes my mind off of the LSAT. I need to concentrate and my brain need str be completely focused on what I'm doing. Plus it's fun! Also, every Sunday on my LSAT day off, I perform music with my faith group at my church. I think it is important to have something fun to look forward to. That definitely helps! :D
- I like to run. Pretty boring, but it is nice to just listen my music and go for a run around the park by where I live. I always feel much less anxious and upbeat after a run.
- Last but not least, I like to watch Netflix, Hulu, HBOGo shows.
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- Work out! Morning workouts are my favorite. It really gives me the energy I need to get through 9-hr work days.
- Tan by the pool.
- Bake. My coworkers can always tell when I'm stressed because I'll show up to work with a dozen brownies and demand they take all of them. Lol.
- Run with the latest Drizzy Drake playlist.
- Cry when I realize I don't have any friends because the LSAT has taken over my life :) :) :)
I’ve been a part of the 7sage community since December 2014. I’m pretty sure this is a first. That is awesome.
This is me pretty much lol. Also I'm Muslim so it's common for us to refer back to the Quran and recite it out loud when it's time to just destress, it's pretty melodic and it just reminds me of the simple things in life and to take things one step at a time (contrary to what the media may tell you lol). Finally running is a given...even some good ol yoga.
You can all probably guess from my extensive Lord of the Rings post on another thread, that I have yet to find a 7Sage girlfriend, lol.
Lolol actually... I met my boyfriend here on 7sage. #wefoundloveinahopelessplace
I watch suits, and express my jealousy for Michael Ross who can pick what grade he gets on the Lsats and for rachel zane who decided one morning she was feeling confident took the lsats and got a 172
Is it weird to say that sometimes I destress by reading posts on 7Sage because it gives me comfort to know that I'm not the only one riding the struggle bus? <3
Yeah...Imagine being able to get any score you want. And then go home to Rachel <3<3<3
-eat sushi, dozens and dozens of rolls
-blame myself for all that sushi i ate
-make plans to travel the world
-realize that law school and traveling the world are pretty much incompatible
-realize that life sucks and i better study the shit out of lsat before life starts sucking completely
I used to go to a pho joint down the street to decompress or just watched Glenn Greenwald or Marc Lamont Hill debates on YouTube. Going to the movies with a few close friends on Sundays was good too!
I listen to music. Sometimes even between lessons just to decompress and chill. The Hamilton soundtrack has been particularly good at doing this for me.
I'm at the tail end of my Peace Corps service and have found the best destressers that have worked for me for the last 2 years have been 1. Talking to friends and family 2. Exercise 3. GET ENOUGH SLEEP and 4. Getting the f#%$ out of the house and walking around.
I will plan on applying all of this to my LSAT journey.
Did somebody say Rachel Zane!?
@deepikaraj2398 I do that too lol its like the saying misery loves company so yeah suffering through the lsats makes us love seeing others go through the same
maybe I can find Rachel zane here on 7sage !!! btw yes to that 7sage tinder idea haha !
Man, this place is more magical than I thought. Congrats :D
@mjpina451 awwww <3
@tutordavidlevine115 oh I know :) traveling is my reward after i do take the lsat and do good. its my way to stay motivated :)
Lol, I watch Shameless too on my lsat down time. Great show!
@leena329 I know! I am already enough of a nerd without people finding out a man in his early 20s is playing Disney Medleys in his spare time. But you're so right when you say they are the best, lol. I like certain musicals too. Phantom is one of the greats. I need to learn how to play some of those pieces.
go swimming and watch Shameless
@leena329 Piano is the best, isn't it? I was just playing a Disney medley to relax and laugh about 2 hours ago. It is also such a good way to relax. Nothing else matters but the music when I am playing
This sounds silly, but deep belly breathing, especially during stressful moments, has been super helpful for me.
@ngir1293288 Lmao! I too enjoy the beauty of the Hudson Valley. I grew up close to Poughkeepsie/Lagrange area if you know where that is... Went to Arlington High school if you're familiar? Anyways, much love to the Hudson Valley.
A pet Chinchilla! That is pretty badass.
I sleep, apparently that's a thing. Kind of forgot about it since I started studying for the lsats.