My own LSAT experience included periods of full- and part-time studying and multiple exam takes. One constant battle for me was keeping motivation and morale high. Even if you manage to find enjoyment in some aspects of this exam, there MIGHT be days where drilling, taking a PT, or foolproofing isn’t how you want to spend your time.
In these LSAT lows, I recommend tricking yourself into wanting to work. This might require rap music, inspirational quotes, or movie scenes where a no-nonsense coach tells his “rough around the edges” team at half-time that he believes in them and they can work together to become state champs. Whatever gets you fired up and ready to work is good.
There is also the carrot approach—offering yourself incentives at set periods in your LSAT prep. This process rewards the ability to hold yourself accountable to a plan of action, and you deserve to enjoy the little wins that come throughout the process. These rewards could be trying that new restaurant, watching the Barbie movie—whatever your heart desires. Milestones other than a new PT personal record or your result on test day still deserve celebration. I do advise against making breaks a reward; those should be built into your schedule regardless.
The LSAT is hard and involves delayed gratification, since people start studying so far ahead of test day. Breaking it up by setting goals not only helps you ultimately improve at this test, but it also offers a sense of accomplishment.
One tool to help you divide and conquer the LSAT is mastering your study schedule. A good schedule allows you to break up your prep and hold yourself accountable. Just remember to stick with it (even on days when you need to manufacture some motivation) and to give yourself some pats on the back along the way.