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112: Managing Distractions in Law School
FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond
112: Managing Distractions in Law School
FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Aug 28, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we’re talking about one of the keys to success in law school – managing distractions. We live in a world of ever-increasing distractions. From technology, to analysis paralysis, to life’s ongoing drama, there are a million things you can turn your attention to at any given moment. Learn to master distractions in law school and you’ll have greater success, not only academically, but in your law career and in life as well. In this episode, we discuss: Internet, social media and technology – put the phone down! How overthinking and mental clutter block your focus Offloading mental clutter with systems and habits Life and relationships – setting healthy boundaries and efficiently taking care of your needs Avoiding seeing distractions as a result of boredom Improving concentration though improved sleeping habits ADD/ADHD: even mild cases can manifest differently in the law school environment Resources: Moment App (https://inthemoment.io/) Podcast Episode 72: Seeking Accommodations in Law School and on the Bar Exam (with Dr. Jared Maloff) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-72-seeking-accommodations-law-school-bar-exam/) Podcast Episode 7: Time and Life Management Basics (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-7-time-life-management-basics/) Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown (https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382) Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted-ebook/dp/B00X47ZVXM) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Episode-112-Managing-Distractions.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) (or your listening platform of choice). And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
Released:
Aug 28, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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