{"id":12556,"date":"2021-06-16T14:56:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T14:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=12556"},"modified":"2021-06-30T16:28:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T16:28:53","slug":"managing-lsat-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/lsat\/managing-lsat-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying for the LSAT: Stress Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting ready to take the LSAT is a stressful time; there\u2019s a lot riding on this test, and the combination of unfamiliar question types, strict time constraints, and high pressure can be tough to take. But law school is tough, too; most law students and lawyers would agree that law school is much harder than the LSAT. Don\u2019t let that discourage you, though! Instead, look at the stress you\u2019re facing now as a chance to prepare yourself for the challenges that lie ahead; develop the kinds of good stress-management habits that will make you a better law student, and eventually even a better lawyer.<\/p>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_sidebar '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Set boundaries for your LSAT prep!<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>You need to maintain a sense of yourself aside from the LSAT. Don\u2019t let preparing for the test become all-consuming; instead, decide what portion of your time you\u2019re willing to dedicate to studying, and stick to that. When you\u2019re studying, really immerse yourself in the material\u2014no Facebooking in one browser window while doing practice questions in another! But when study time is over, make sure that it\u2019s really over. Put your laptop aside, stow your books and notes on a shelf out of the way, and stop obsessing, at least until the next time you\u2019re scheduled to study. Giving yourself permission to be more than an LSAT student will let you keep the sense of self that is crucial for your peace of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Maintain your life outside of your lsat prep<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>It\u2019s not enough just to limit your study time, though; if the rest of your free time is spent alone on the couch, watching reruns and trying not to think about the LSAT, you\u2019re not really doing yourself any favors. Even as you work toward your law school goals, make sure you keep track of your non-law friends. Remaining grounded and involved in the world outside of the LSAT will not only help with your stress level; it will also keep your loved ones from throttling you, because believe me, no one who isn\u2019t taking the test finds it nearly as absorbing as you do. \u00a0(Except maybe those of us who make our livings worrying about standardized tests!)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Take care of your body while studying for the lsat<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>These things might seem self-evident, but just in case they aren\u2019t: sleep, eat real food, and exercise. Sleeping is not an optional activity, nor is it the things that should get eliminated or cut back when you\u2019re short on time. Most people need 7-9 hours per night, and getting the sleep that you need will make it so much easier for you to process and retain information. The same general idea holds true for what you eat. Food is the fuel for your body and mind, and if you want your brain to work hard for you, be nice to it; feed it something that doesn\u2019t come out of a machine or a drive-through window. Would you put oily sludge in the tank of a fine sports car and expect it to run its best? No? Well, then why would you eat junk and wash it down with soda, and then expect your brain to function at maximum capacity?<br \/>\nAnd finally, take some time to work your body. Study after study has proven that exercise improves cognitive performance and minimizes stress. If someone offered you a pill that could do that, you\u2019d probably snap it up. So do yourself a favor: slip on some running shoes and hit the pavement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Have a personalized LSAT study plan<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>One great way to minimize your stress level and make the entire LSAT prep experience less daunting is to have a study plan and stick to it. If you\u2019re not good with structure, taking a class or working with a tutor might be a good approach; if you\u2019re more disciplined, you can work alone and get great results, too. But make a point of developing a roadmap of where you want to be and how you want to get there. Seek guidance from books or experts; there are a lot of great LSAT resources out there, including Kaplan! Don\u2019t just grab a prep test and start blindly doing questions\u2014make the most of your study time by going into it with a plan of attack.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\nBy incorporating these ideas into your LSAT preparation, you stand a better chance of emerging from the test prep experience mentally and emotionally intact, and ready to tackle the challenges of law school!<\/p>\n<p>[ <strong>Previous:<\/strong> <a title=\"Studying for the LSAT: Timing Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/lsat\/studying-for-the-lsat-timing-tips\/\">LSAT Timing Tips<\/a>\u00a0]<\/p>\n<p>[<strong>\u00a0Read Next:<\/strong> <a title=\"How important are LSAT score and GPA for Law School?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/lsat\/how-important-are-lsat-score-and-gpa-for-law-school\/\">How important are LSAT scores and GPA?<\/a>\u00a0]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-last '><div id=\"text-68\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"b09e45baf32bb094b1db7ecb7bbced76db6d5ddeedea46d11ddd040e8de23baa\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-69\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"47f64185b039c44474f0041fb26ab7c506845672b7ebef37d1d95bc82f27b02f\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting ready to take the LSAT is a stressful time; there\u2019s a lot riding on this test, and the combination of unfamiliar question types, strict time constraints, and high pressure can be tough to take. 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