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 | August 15, 2012 | bar exam tips, Sleep
Let me ask you a question. How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Six? Seven? A few of you probably got eight hours. Good for you. Let me ask you another question. If you had the choice between studying an extra hour for the bar exam or getting at least...
by Matt | July 16, 2011 | nutrition, Sleep, stress reduction, Supplements
I have written in several places about certain supplements that I think help your brain function better or that can help you relieve stress, low moods, and help you sleep. In addition to the supplements I have already written about, like fish oil, you should make sure...
by Matt | June 23, 2011 | nutrition, Sleep, Stress
In part one of my review of The Mood Cure by Julia Ross, I discussed the four false mood types and amino acid supplementation to rid yourself of those false moods. The second and final part of this review summarizes Ross’ discussion of how you should eat in...
by Matt | June 21, 2011 | nutrition, Sleep, Stress
If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know that I am very interested in how one’s mood and outlook affects one’s ability to study for the bar exam. If you can maintain a positive frame of mind while you are studying for the bar exam, it is my...
by Matt | March 21, 2011 | Sleep
In a prior post, I mentioned using melatonin to help you fall asleep. I decided to do an experiment to see if melatonin really works. The results of that experiment are below, but first a few words about melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone made in the brain that helps...
