And I don't mean just for the LSAT - for anything.
Do you unwind with some TV? What shows do you watch?
Do you snack or grab some coffee? Run around the block?
Maybe you read a book or chat/text a friend?
:)
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And I don't mean just for the LSAT - for anything.
Do you unwind with some TV? What shows do you watch?
Do you snack or grab some coffee? Run around the block?
Maybe you read a book or chat/text a friend?
:)
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Well, for the LSAT, I've been calling myself stupid for having turned down medical school nearly 5 years ago, so I've just been telling myself that it's all or nothing at this point. I've graduated from college recently and it's time to prove to my father that being a doctor is not the only profession in the world. And when I'm not ranting to myself about my mistakes, I'm actually listening to JY's voice while knitting a hat or a scarf.... And as the February exam approaches, I've been reading the Bible because GOD has to help me at some time in my life... So with my motivational personal speech and my knitting, I would say that I'm motivated enough and not losing my insanity.
Obligatory Rocky motivational speech.
Binge watch a season and then take a nap.
1. Game of Thrones
2. Walking Dead
3. House of Cards
4. Orange is the new black
New motivation...
I changed the background of my laptop to Cornell's library. Seems to help every time I jump on my computer to go on reddit of something stupid.
i've been studying LSAT, on and off for a very long time. Due to school, and a full time job, along with various other things, I couldn't study full time. I'm sure many people are in my similar situation. However, in order to motivate myself, and to persevere, I keep track and remind myself of my long term goal. LSAT is just a step and a tiny bump in the road in order for me to reach that goal. Once I see the big picture, I don't think motivation is a problem, and prevents burn out from studying. I also try not to waste tests, by drilling previous questions, and problem sets that I've done before. i don't think this is a problem even though I've done it before because I have to fully understand the logic and why this answer choice is wrong or right. Keeping a goal, having the right attitude, and having self discipline are all huge motivators in my opinion. I try to have fun with the LSAT, because I think it's beatable as long as I have the right attitude, mindset, discipline, and balance.
I'm not even taking the LSAT and I'm using Elle Woods as motivation tbh.
Yes to ROCKY!!!!
Weirdly, I enjoy studying for it. Also, the stress. Studying for the LSAT keeps the stress away. I feel stressed when I'm not studying, I feel comfortable when I'm reviewing it. So, how do I stay motivated? I just study. Doing anything else, including watching T.V. shows, video games, or even going to class feel like a waste of time and stress me out!!!
I have a friends/family board game night every Sunday, where we eat a lot of food and end the night with a new movie. Journal and creative writing. Dance salsa, merengue, and bachata. Binge watch tv shows. Tops include: Once Upon a Time, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder The Originals, Arrow, Black-ish, Revenge. Eat delicious food. Read different books. Listen to motivational podcasts. Volunteer near my neighborhood. Basically, I try to have a well-rounded life and surround myself with people who are supportive, positive, and humble. That helps me continue to be positive and stay focused on my goals.
I workout to keep the stress of thinking about the LSAT at bay. Recently, I started listening to relaxation radio on Pandora to keep me focus while I study which seems to help a bit and I also allow myself to watch some TV now and then. My favorite show is How to Get Away with Murder! This really keeps me focused on my goal besides doing my daily devotion by reading books like New Day, New You by Joyce Meyer. I keep it positive so I stay motivated!
I knew I wanted to be a lawyer since I was a kid. In high school I attended those over-priced law forums for students, participated in mock trial, and in college I went the traditional route in my major (pre-law polisci with a double major in Spanish). Life happened and wasn't able to apply after college. I've been in the workforce for almost 10 years now and absolutely hate my current job. I realized I was in a stagnant position, with no room for me to get promoted, unless I went out and got a civil engineering degree. That's when I decided its time for me to try and get into law school. I'm ready to call the shots. I'm ready for someone to value my professional opinion. This is what keeps me motivated. Studying for the LSAT is daunting, I'm not going to lie, but coming on these forums helps me realize I'm not alone in this journey. I've taken up meditation to help with focus and testing anxiety, I'm starting to exercise, and I'm allowing myself to actually take the time and learn the material. This is my second go around with 7Sage, and after a brief recess, I'm picking up things I didn't get the first time.
I love brewing coffee (pour-overs, immersion, espresso, Turkish, etc.).
My biggest motivation is thinking of failure...not because I actually failed but because I DECIDED to fail. I picture myself staring into the mirror with extreme disappointment. I picture not being who I need to be for my famIly. I picture being unhappy and having to deal with the lack of fulfillment seeping into interpersonal relationships with my family and my son. Reading this forum also helps me a lot! Just knowing that I am not alone saves me from going into an endless rut of insanity.
Reading posts and discussions such as this one makes me motivated. It is so difficult for me to start studying, so I tell myself: "Let me go to 7Sage and read what people have to say about their studying, their goals and their problems." It helps me realize that I am not the only one for whom the LSAT is difficult. The support of all the people here is really motivational. So after some time of reading the discussions it is so much easier to go back to my syllabus or my problems. Thank you 7Sage and the wonderful people who share and post!!!
Basically once i had my son, this last year has been amazing, my resolve has changed completely, i was weak minded in ways, now nothing will get in my way.
Positive motivation is really good. Think about your dream school and how happy you will be to go there. Read about it in your free time. I like to go on runs and just think. Or hike to places where there aren't many people and just sit. Or walk the dogs. Getting outside is highly undervalued.
On the other end of the spectrum, something that I will be using more this time around, is how bad the job market is and how vital it is to do well. Previously my goal was to do my best and go to the best school I can. This time it's get the right score or move on to a new career.
Listen to Funeral by Arcade Fire. It makes you want to take on the world, and of course the LSAT :D
For the LSAT, make short term goals and remind yourself of your long term goals. Short term: make weekly schedules for the lessons and practice that you want to accomplish that week. It's very satisfying to meet these weekly goals and know that you're making incremental progress. Long term: remember why you are taking this test in the first place. I've been researching law schools on the side, and making a comparison chart of the pros and cons of different schools. It gets me excited!
And enjoy what you are learning! Admire the art of argument. What we are learning now will only benefit us as good thinkers, and good lawyers in the future :)
I personally relax with a hot cup of chai honey tea and get my frustrations out in video games. Smack some champions in League of Legends, punch a boss in World of Warcraft.. That kind of stuff.
Either that, or I'm watching Man Yells at Bar Staff and Throws Stuff. (Otherwise known as Bar Rescue, haha.)
I watch moot court competitions to give me something to tangibly strive for. This has really incentivized me and puts things into perspective; If those law students can stand up there in front of judges/professors and dodge and weave their way through oral arguments, not unlike the LSAT, then I need to do well on the LSAT!
i think in the long run it depends on how desperate you want to do something and how driven you are.
Thank you @7sagestudentservices A. Wright!!
Seinfeld : Have watched it many many times but still cracks me up, I can repeat the dialogues and do not have to use my brains at all.
lots and lots of running... and since I'm a Batman fan... I like to brood... and plan... and to give myself respite watch episodes of Batman TAS/ Justice League/ JLU :D - Oh yes...and listen to the Rocky Speech from time to time as well ( @7sagestudentservices for the win on that one). P.S. Batman is not Michael Keaton (though he's the best onscreen Bats) or Val Kilmer or (ugh...) George Clooney or even Bale and certainly NOT #Batfleck (who knows maybe I'll change my mind)... Batman is Kevin Conroy!!!
For the LSAT though... I had more than enough motivation... the dream of getting a JD from a top school was something that I had been chasing from 2010 - 11 ever since I went to Penn LAw for my first U.S. LL.M.
I relax by watching my favourite TV show, Doctor Who (especially after a bad PT). Watching the doctor run around saving the universe really helps me keep my mind off the test (I tend to over think and over analyse) until I am ready to EXTERMINATE the LSAT.