A balanced life Pt.1 - Taking me-time as a Law Student

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Studying Law is A LOT of work. It’s hard and can suck you up fully if you’re not careful.

 One of the biggest things I have struggled with since going full time is finding a work/life balance. Yesterday I did something crazy and slowed down a bit in the morning… I took time to read, did ... Law school is obviously on top of our priority lists, therefore, we can tend to forget that -oh hey- there is still a life out there that needs to be lived! In opposition to what everyone says, studying Law does absolutely not have to mean giving up that very life. It’s extremely important actually, to keep this balance between work and leisure time! 
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These activities do not have to be fully unproductive. 
When you do something efficient as a study break, you tend to go back into studying with an immediate ability to concentrate and focus. 
These efficient breaks can consist of doing things by yourself or with other people. Hence I am going to part this article into two.

Part 1: Me-Time
„Take care of yourself“

Here is a list of ideas on how to spent alone time productively in between study sessions:
• Read a book that is not about Law
• Go run errands
• Buy clothes that you need for the cold seasons
• Bake something 
• Or cook for yourself 
• Draw or paint 
• Write a short story that is not about Law
• Or start writing an entire book
• Practice your vocals
• Go to a dance class
• Or to any other class • Take a relaxing bath of shower
• Write down your favorite things into your journal
• Plan something exciting 
• Go on a walk
• Spent time with your pet 
• Take a (well deserved) nap
• Drive through a pretty neighborhood 
• Watch a documentary (that is not about Law)
• Watch an inspiring ted talk
• Declutter your inbox/closet/makeup drawer
• Go on Pinterest and focus on your goals
Sometimes, you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.

Stay tuned for part 2, coming this Thursday!!

Xx -Lady Lawyer 

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