When Is It OK To Take An LSAT Study Break?
When Is It OK To Take An LSAT Study Break?
We’ve all hit the LSAT wall, the point where you can’t even look at another question without wanting to tear your hair out. But many students feel guilt taking time off from studying. They worry they will lose a crucial preparation edge, and push on through studying, sometimes to their detriment. So, when is it OK to take an LSAT study break?
When Is It OK To Take An LSAT Study Break?
1. You should have at least one scheduled day off a week!
Work an LSAT study break into your weekly study schedule. Even the most dedicated students need some time away from the material. Not only does give you a day to look forward to, but it also gives your brain a day to just absorb what you’ve learned. This will allow you to come back fresh next time you study. I typically took weekends off when I did my LSAT prep. This break gave my brain a few days of rest before I jumped back into studying on Monday.
2. Holidays or other busy days.
I wrote a post about LSAT studying during the holiday season that applies to other times of the year too! It’s unrealistic to think that you will get a normal amount of studying done on a major holiday like Easter. So, plan to take an LSAT study break that day! We always advise developing an LSAT study schedule. However, it is OK to make changes to it when necessary. So, if you normally study on Sundays, but aren’t going to be able to this week, just adjust your schedule accordingly. Again, missing one day of prep is most likely not going to ruin your chances of doing well!
3. It is OK to step away if you become overly frustrated!
If you become overly frustrated by a particularly tricky day of review, it’s OK to call it quits and regroup for another day! An LSAT study break can be the perfect remedy for finally breaking through on a difficult topic. Let me explain my personal experience with this.
I, like many students, initially struggled with Logic Games. After a few weeks of studying, I just broke one day. I remember sitting down, taking a practice session, and running over my time. On top of that, I got most of the questions wrong! I slammed my book shut and vowed that I wouldn’t take the test at all. Later that day, when doing something completely unrelated, I had a breakthrough. My mind worked through the issue I was having with the problems, and my LSAT prep went much better from that point onward.
Now, this should not be an excuse to consistently walk away from studying, If you are repeatedly flabbergasted by problems, and walk away from your studying often, there’s probably a bigger issue at hand. But it’s OK to walk away from prep if you become overly frustrated! After all, you’re only human!
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