by Matt | January 29, 2014 | coaching, journaling, stress reduction
I just heard about an interesting study of stressed-out employees. Researchers asked them to something very simple: Spend ten minutes at the end of the day to write down three things that went well. When the employees did this, they reported their stress levels (as...
by Matt | January 24, 2014 | bar exam tips, coaching, studying
As I post this, there are four weeks until the bar exam. Some of you are probably thinking: Thank God, it’s almost over! Others might be thinking: Oh no, it’s just around the corner! No matter what your preferred statement is about this moment in time, I...
by Matt | January 1, 2014 | bar exam tips, coaching, stress reduction
It is almost exactly two months until the bar exam as I post this. Two months is when most people begin studying in earnest. Maybe your bar exam prep course has just started or is about to start. Maybe you are getting ready to make your hotel reservations for the...
by Matt | December 30, 2013 | coaching, Sleep, stress reduction
Other than studying and taking practice tests, what is the number one thing you can do to help you pass the bar exam? You might be surprised that I think the answer is: Sleep. Studies have shown that missing a single night of sleep has an immediate effect on your...
by Matt | December 20, 2013 | bar exam tips, coaching, essay preparation
I recently received an email with the following question about preparing for bar exam essays: As I get closer to the exam in February, I’m becoming more worried about being able to pass the essay portion. Any ideas? Yes, I have some ideas. But, first, I want to...
by Matt | November 11, 2013 | bar exam tips, coaching, nutrition
I recently received an email asking me what sort of foods are good to eat during the bar exam test days. This post provides one answer to that question and addresses foods that can help you with focus and concentration during your bar exam preparation. But before I...
