burnout after 15 minute break

AlexanderL0

Does anyone else experience this? I feel so solid/ full of energy on the first 3 sections, then when it comes time for the break, I feel so sluggish. Anyone have a suggestion to combat this?

alexroark5

Practice taking 5 or 6 sections of older tests without stopping. After that, 3 and then 2 will be a breeze

Nilesh S

I'd second what @alexroark5 said but once you do that... also follow the second bit of his advice... once your stamina is up, start stopping after 3 sections for a 15 minute break... one of the reasons the LSAT has this is to ensure a break in your momentum when you get to sections 4,5 and the writing section... you have got to train yourself to respond to that challenge as well.

VegMeg55

Are you eating and re-hydrating during your beak? It might seem silly, but it could be dehydration and low blood sugar. I'd agree with @alexroark5 to practice 5 or 6 sections straight through, but when you reincorporate a break, be sure to eat something and drink enough water. Re-fueling during the break is important to combat sluggishness.

nicole.hopkins

Agree with @VegMeg55 , eat real food and hydrate properly (the night before and morning of) and consume balanced macros during the break. I like a pecan-stuffed date with chia seeds and maybe a wad of meat of some kind (small batch local organic jerky, yes). And I have raw cacao that has coffee in it (made with coconut sugar = relatively low carb, even for me).

Also agree with @alexroark5 : It's a matter of stamina. Go long, go hard, no excuses And I'd add to that, ramp up—start with 4 sections no break, then 5 no break, then 6 no break ... and make sure to treat yourself when you're done with a long, no-break section like that to ward off burnout! Gradually increase the "load" and you'll be surprised what a difference it makes when you sit for actual PT's.

emli1000

Same here. But I started this reward thing once I finish a PT. and it really work. Whatever I want I'll treat myself to it after I take a PT. And honestly it makes the 4th section go by so much quicker and I don't even feel as drained anymore.

nicole.hopkins

@emli1000 does this explain all the shopping ???

emli1000

@nicole.hopkins haha usually I treat myself with food and drinks! but yes, shopping during the week prepares me for PTs lol

inactive

@emli1000 said:
Whatever I want I'll treat myself to it after I take a PT.

nicole.hopkins

I think I need that treat yo self gif as my profile picture (for life generally)

emli1000

@"Dillon A. Wright" @nicole.hopkins gotta find motivation somehow, right?