235: Maintaining Motivation in the Second Semester

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

Resources:

• Join the Second Semester Reboot Camp! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/join-second-semester-reboot-law-school-camp/)
• Podcast Episode 79: Making the Most of Your Second Semester in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-79-making-second-semester-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 128: Regrouping and Dealing with Grades Second Semester (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-128-regrouping-dealing-grades-second-semester/)
• Podcast Episode 232: Finding a 1L Summer Job in the Spring (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-232-finding-a-1l-summer-job-in-the-spring-w-sadie-jones/)
• Advice from a Recovering Perfectionist: 5 Mindfulness Tips for Excellent Lawyering (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/advice-from-a-recovering-perfectionist-5-mindfulness-tips-for-excellent-lawyering/)
• How to Maintain Your Motivation Throughout the Semester (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/maintain-motivation-throughout-semester/)

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-235-maintaining-motivation-in-the-second-semester/)

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