A breakup can hit you hard. This can be true regardless of whether the breakup was your decision, mutual or if it blindsided you. Not to mention, it is pretty inconvenient for the studious bar taker. Consider the bright side of this major adjustment in your life when it comes to studying for the bar exam.
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Demystifying Anxious Bar Exam Thoughts
When things get tough, it can be easy to doubt yourself and your abilities. When thoughts are filled with doubt, you may be more susceptible to caving in and believing you are not cut out for the bar. This is not true! Here are some examples of anxious thoughts that are also untrue!
Bar Exam Top 10 – 10 Ways to Pump Yourself Up Before the Bar Exam
You’ve been studying for months and months preparing for the bar exam. Suddenly, the time is almost here for you to sit and actually take it! If you are anything like me, the week(s) leading up to the bar exam were very stressful. You may feel panicked, anxious and have no clue how you’re going to survive the hardest exam of your life. These feelings are completely valid! The bar exam is one of the most challenging things that you will have to overcome, especially considering it has been a marathon leading up to this exam as well! Luckily for you I survived and was successful in passing the bar exam. So allow me to share some things to help get you pumped up before the exam! I hope this list assists you in easing your worries and making you feel more prepared and confident. [Read more…] about Bar Exam Top 10 – 10 Ways to Pump Yourself Up Before the Bar Exam
Podcast Episode 206: Focused Learning for Mastering the MBE (w/Ryan Zajic from UWorld)
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to have Ryan Zajic from UWorld on the podcast to discuss how you can use the platform to prep for the bar exam. We also share general tips to keep in mind during your bar study.
Note: If you’re interested in checking out UWorld for yourself, you can use the coupon code BTUWORLD10 for 10% off the purchase price.
In this episode we discuss:
- Ryan’s background and his work in bar prep
- What the UWorld platform offers to bar studiers and what sets it apart from other bar prep tools
- How many MBE questions should students target doing during their bar prep?
- How Themis Bar Review has changed for students since it was acquired by UWorld
- Ryan’s three pieces of advice when it comes to studying for the bar
Thanks for listening!
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Bar Prep Like an Athlete
There is no shortage of inspiration when you look to top athletes. These athletes playing at the top of their game were once beginners. Now they are training daily and putting their all into the game. Regardless of the sport, there are great lessons to learn from these athletes consistently training to put their abilities to the test.
Podcast Episode 205: Quick Tips — Fighting Perfectionism During Bar Prep
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about common perfectionist pitfalls that students may fall into while studying for the bar exam, and what to do to avoid those pitfalls. We also go through some general tips for approaching the bar prep process and the bar exam with the right frame of mind.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why is it so important to approach bar prep and the bar exam with a non-perfectionist mindset?
- Five common perfectionist pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Tips for combatting the perfectionist voice in your head
Thanks for listening!
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