Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we’re talking about setting up a solid study schedule to protect yourself from self-sabotage during bar prep.
In this episode we discuss:
- The dangers of overstudying and understudying
- Avoiding distractions during bar prep
- Planning around big life events
- When should you start doing practice and how much time to devote to it?
- How to set up a good schedule that will keep you on track and help you avoid self-sabotage
Thanks for listening!
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Bar prep can take a mental and physical toll on you. At times, you may forgo a workout in order to keep plugging away at bar prep, but maybe looking at your fitness tracker, such as a Fitbit or Apple watch, could improve the effectiveness of your bar prep. Rather than a distraction, consider checking your daily step count as part of your bar prep study plan. When enduring the mental marathon that is bar prep, here are some reasons to use your fitness tracker to better your overall health and focus during bar prep—and maybe even squeeze in a bit more bar prep while you are stepping. 
Studying for the bar exam can be an all-consuming experience, leaving you barely any time for relaxation and self-care. As much as you try to prioritize things like your mental health and relationships during the lead-up to the bar exam, anything not related to the bar tends to get put on hold. That’s why, after the exam is over, it’s so important to take a break, rest, and reset.