Law school is tough. Take some time to look after your health both physically and mentally.
- Get up away from the desk regularly. It can be easy to spend all day sitting in front of a computer. Remind yourself to stand up and stretch every hour or so. Walk around outside or carve out a few minutes for exercise.
- Do something that makes you happy. Step away from everything for a while and just have fun. Power through your Netflix queue, cuddle with your pets, play videogames, bake some cookies, or pick up a new hobby. The Study Break! page of this guide has some suggestions if you can't decide!
- Maintain structure as much as possible. Establish a routine and try your best to stick with it. Identify time for study, work, phone calls, exercise, leisure, etc., and keep your schedule consistent day to day. However, disruptions are inevitable. Every day is an adjustment, so embrace change as it comes as well.
- Communicate regularly with family and friends. If and when you feel comfortable, share how you are feeling with others, via phone or video call. Feel encouraged to communicate your needs or offer your support to others. It is critical to build a healthy support system around you.
- Indoor and/or Outdoor Physical Activity. Make use of the space available around you to stretch, sweat, and push yourself physically. This can be yoga in your living room or a run around the block.
- Try a meditation or mindfulness exercise. Meditation can help you reduce stress, maintain a sense of calm, and sort through your thoughts and feelings at the moment. Some resources that can provide guided exercises include:
Mobile Apps: Headspace, Calm, Insight Time, and Stop, Think & Breath (many of these have free options)
