Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about the reasons why it’s a struggle to stay motivated in the second semester, and things you can do to get your focus back.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why motivation generally drops during the winter and spring time
- Reconnecting to your “Why”
- Taking time off to recharge
- Setting up a serious study schedule
- Letting yourself be less of a perfectionist
- How sometimes looking for outside help is the answer
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Resources:
- Improve Your Second Semester Law School Grades
- Podcast Episode 79: Making the Most of Your Second Semester in Law School
- Podcast Episode 128: Regrouping and Dealing with Grades Second Semester
- Podcast Episode 232: Finding a 1L Summer Job in the Spring
- Advice from a Recovering Perfectionist: 5 Mindfulness Tips for Excellent Lawyering
- How to Maintain Your Motivation Throughout the Semester
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