As an undergraduate, I must say that the drinking advice is hard to fully accept. Is drinking on weekends without getting hammered an effective route to pursue? I take my weekends off from studying anyways, so is it really necessary to sacrifice social drinking?
Honestly, applying to law school has forced me to practice better habits. Most definitely. For me my biggest issue was drinking (still is, if we're being honest).
Ultimately it came down to me asking myself, "Jacob, would you rather pause the drinking for a few months so you can get your law application completed? Or would you rather drink for that time and not submit any law application ever?"
Considering that question in either/or terms forced me to recognize what's important. It forced me to ask myself, "What do I want out of life? Would I rather drink, never apply to law school, and then spend the rest of my life wondering what would have happened if I did? Or would it be worthwhile for me to buckle down, get a grip on things, and find out what I'm really made of?"
Regardless of the outcome of my applications, this has been a good for me. I've learned a lot about myself.
The prep tests are all 4 sections but the online version I'm taking next month is only 3 sections. Is there a way i can adjust the prep tests to have a format more similar to the one i will be writing? #help
Might I also suggest the meditation by the "Art of Living" is next level! They are in all major cities, if you have the time try their 3 day course, IT IS LIFE CHANGING
Early on in my LSAT prep I learned how important it is to go for a run when I get up, before starting my prep work. If I run, eat a solid breakfast and consume a small amount of caffeine I'm the the sweet spot. If I skip any of these I'm either too nervous and scattered to focus or too sluggish to go fast. I write my exam in October and I am SURELY going for a run first. I think if I skip this I'll have too much nervous energy to focus.
Is there a way for me to download the guided meditation? Or is there an external link to it? I really want to bring it with me whenever I travel, and I just do not find an equivalently good guided meditation.
The best argument I've heard for exercising during your prep is that it increases blood flow/oxygen to your brain. So exercise is like viagra for the brain, lol.
Also, I've stayed away from alcohol for basically the past two years because of #5 and the fact that I keep pushing back/retaking the test. Thanks, JY.
I'll advocate for Meditation Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) all day, every day. It works. I've been practicing it for the past few months as I transition out of the Military, and it has paid dividends with handling stress and anxiety.
Is JY advocating to go for jogs in the morning before taking practice tests? Or just jogging in general?
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#feedback Not sure if it's just me or the new version of 7Sage, but I don't see the meditation audio files any more!
Needed a reminder of these, thank you! Really puts into perspective the toll the LSAT has on the mind and body
Is there any we can download these meditation audio files?
As an undergraduate, I must say that the drinking advice is hard to fully accept. Is drinking on weekends without getting hammered an effective route to pursue? I take my weekends off from studying anyways, so is it really necessary to sacrifice social drinking?
Honestly, applying to law school has forced me to practice better habits. Most definitely. For me my biggest issue was drinking (still is, if we're being honest).
Ultimately it came down to me asking myself, "Jacob, would you rather pause the drinking for a few months so you can get your law application completed? Or would you rather drink for that time and not submit any law application ever?"
Considering that question in either/or terms forced me to recognize what's important. It forced me to ask myself, "What do I want out of life? Would I rather drink, never apply to law school, and then spend the rest of my life wondering what would have happened if I did? Or would it be worthwhile for me to buckle down, get a grip on things, and find out what I'm really made of?"
Regardless of the outcome of my applications, this has been a good for me. I've learned a lot about myself.
and what about food? ))) no food at all? only coffee/tea?
In step 5, please capitalize "God." For anyone who is religious, we thank ya'll.
#help
The prep tests are all 4 sections but the online version I'm taking next month is only 3 sections. Is there a way i can adjust the prep tests to have a format more similar to the one i will be writing? #help
Might I also suggest the meditation by the "Art of Living" is next level! They are in all major cities, if you have the time try their 3 day course, IT IS LIFE CHANGING
I am glad to see that the aspects of Hinduism, the oldest religion in the world is here. Meditation works people!
Awesome suggestions!
I feel like this would be a good introduction, before the core curriculum! still glad this is included though!
Early on in my LSAT prep I learned how important it is to go for a run when I get up, before starting my prep work. If I run, eat a solid breakfast and consume a small amount of caffeine I'm the the sweet spot. If I skip any of these I'm either too nervous and scattered to focus or too sluggish to go fast. I write my exam in October and I am SURELY going for a run first. I think if I skip this I'll have too much nervous energy to focus.
Good luck on your journey!
#help should we still be printing out exams even though they will be now on computers?? I dont know how I should be taking them!
Why the hate on black tea? Nothin like a nice cuppa earl gray...
Battle cry: FOR JY!!!!!!!!!!
reads novel in bed and wakes up early
#help can anyone help me find the 15 minute version online to download?
Sam Harris's guided meditations are great, and his podcast is also awesome. Just sayin
Is there a way for me to download the guided meditation? Or is there an external link to it? I really want to bring it with me whenever I travel, and I just do not find an equivalently good guided meditation.
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The best argument I've heard for exercising during your prep is that it increases blood flow/oxygen to your brain. So exercise is like viagra for the brain, lol.
Also, I've stayed away from alcohol for basically the past two years because of #5 and the fact that I keep pushing back/retaking the test. Thanks, JY.
Um... Maybe not jogging. But I could probably get back into Yoga or dance games again for a bit.
is there an offline version of the guided meditation?
I'll advocate for Meditation Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) all day, every day. It works. I've been practicing it for the past few months as I transition out of the Military, and it has paid dividends with handling stress and anxiety.
Jesus christ, no alcohol for two months?! I gotta find healthier habits :[
Is JY advocating to go for jogs in the morning before taking practice tests? Or just jogging in general?