I'll be taking the LSAT this Saturday, and I feel much better about it this time around thanks to 7Sage. (You guys rock!) However, I'm finding that I have a LOT of nervous energy (read: I'm having trouble sitting still long enough to focus on reviewing this week). I did the same thing the first time I took the test, which culminated in a mostly sleepless night before the big day, even though I went to bed in plenty of time. I think I tossed and turned for at least four or five of the eight hours that I had allotted for sleep, though I didn't feel tired at all the next day, which I attributed to adrenaline.
Given that I didn't do as well as I wanted to that time, I'm hoping to avoid the same scenario this go round. I've taken off work the Friday before the test, and I was thinking about checking out a local martial arts studio to both take my mind off the test, and, hopefully, wear out all my nervous energy so that I will sleep well Friday night. Does anyone have any other suggestions for staying energized but focus this week and for getting a good night's sleep on Friday so I (and all my fellow 7Sagers) can rock this test?
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Just kidding! I've been planning this Friday for three months now, going to wake up, get a good breakfast, go for a walk, hit up the gym. Do some Christmas shopping, and then go to the movies with my girlfriend at night.
@ENTJ when you say light review, what do you mean? A section?
Whatever gets your brain in test mode. For some it's working on a section or two. For others it's just going over sufficient/necessary language. It all varies on the person.
And in general, don't be afraid to get your mind off of the LSAT! Hang out with friends, go to a museum, go watch a movie, etc. Whatever makes you happy and not stressed out!
Friday: Exhaust yourself through exercise. Get a Swedish massage (lowers cortisol, Google it), 90 minutes. Take a bath with epsom salts. Get in bed by 8pm. No blue light after 7, if you can swing it (no phone screens and computer screens only using something like f.lux . Again. Google it.)
PLEASE do not mess with sleep medicines, herbs, melatonin, etc. the night before the test. If you insist on trying new medication or supplements this close to the exam, please test it out in the nights before the test. Do NOT try anything new the night before. There are so many stories of folks doing this and seriously regretting it due to unforeseen side effects, which can include next-day grogginess. Especially with something like melatonin.
Be careful.
Will be doing the same this go around. Good luck everybody!
I thought about canceling my score but who knows it might turn out better than I'm expecting.