by Matt | February 3, 2012 | bar exam tips, stress reduction, Visualization
Visualization can help you remain calm in the face of stressful situations. As part of your bar exam prep, I suggest that you visualize various situations that you will encounter while studying for and then taking the bar exam. For instance, I have written about...
by Matt | January 2, 2012 | stress reduction, studying, Visualization
As I write this post, bar preparation courses have begun or are about to begin. I thought this was a good time to suggest that you do a “bar exam level set.” What is a level set? A “level set” simply means to assess your resources and your...
by Matt | October 1, 2011 | Brain, endurance, hormesis, stamina, Stress, stress reduction
According to Todd Becker over at the Getting Stronger blog, hormesis is “a biological phenomenon whereby a beneficial effect (improved health, stress tolerance, growth or longevity) results from exposure to low doses of an agent that is otherwise toxic or lethal when...
by Matt | September 17, 2011 | anxiety, nutrition, stress reduction
It is no fun to be in a bad mood. While it may be emotionally healthy to be upset, sad, or depressed for a short period of time, bad moods can be hugely detrimental to our productivity, lives, and relationships. Here are five easy to implement ideas showing you how...
by Matt | September 3, 2011 | bar exam tips, Brain, stress reduction
When you are engaged in intense, repeated and prolonged mental efforts toward a goal (e.g., studying for the bar exam), your mind gets tired. It is similar to what your body goes through during intense exercise, and everyone knows you cannot punish your body day-in...
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...
