Honestly, I'd advise that you take a break or lessen the intensity of your studying. I know it sounds counterproductive, but it helps. That's the advice I received, and it worked. Seeing my scores decline was discouraging and made me more anxious to improve. It increased my pressure to perform--making me do worse. It was demoralizing. I was fed up and decided only to review my notes and strategies, and do short focused drills for much less time than I'd been doing. I reviewed old lessons just to keep the fundamentals fresh in my mind. I did this for about 2 weeks before taking the actual LSAT because I didn't want to be fried mentally when taking the test. I scored 8 points higher on the actual LSAT than on my last practice test. Your brain probably needs a little respite to break the plateau. I also think changing your studying environment can help. I always studied at the desk in my room since that's where I'd be taking the exam (which can be helpful), but changing it up sometimes by going to different coffee shops, a university, a library, etc. helped break the monotony and enhance my motivation, energy, and overall productivity. Praying for you! You've got this!
It sounds like you've had a valuable experience that really paid off in the end. Taking a break or reducing study intensity can be surprisingly effective when you're feeling burnt out, as it helps to reset your focus and reduces pressure. Changing your environment is also a great tip, as it can bring a fresh perspective and boost motivation. I’m sure your encouragement will be helpful to anyone struggling with similar challenges, and your strategy is definitely a great one to consider!
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Honestly, I'd advise that you take a break or lessen the intensity of your studying. I know it sounds counterproductive, but it helps. That's the advice I received, and it worked. Seeing my scores decline was discouraging and made me more anxious to improve. It increased my pressure to perform--making me do worse. It was demoralizing. I was fed up and decided only to review my notes and strategies, and do short focused drills for much less time than I'd been doing. I reviewed old lessons just to keep the fundamentals fresh in my mind. I did this for about 2 weeks before taking the actual LSAT because I didn't want to be fried mentally when taking the test. I scored 8 points higher on the actual LSAT than on my last practice test. Your brain probably needs a little respite to break the plateau. I also think changing your studying environment can help. I always studied at the desk in my room since that's where I'd be taking the exam (which can be helpful), but changing it up sometimes by going to different coffee shops, a university, a library, etc. helped break the monotony and enhance my motivation, energy, and overall productivity. Praying for you! You've got this!
It sounds like you've had a valuable experience that really paid off in the end. Taking a break or reducing study intensity can be surprisingly effective when you're feeling burnt out, as it helps to reset your focus and reduces pressure. Changing your environment is also a great tip, as it can bring a fresh perspective and boost motivation. I’m sure your encouragement will be helpful to anyone struggling with similar challenges, and your strategy is definitely a great one to consider!