Ep 107: How to Manage Burnout During the Law School Application Process
In this episode, Alice discusses burnout during the law school application process. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, leaning on friends for support, and maintaining a social life while navigating the demanding application journey. Alice provides valuable insights and advice to help applicants avoid burnout and make the most of their law school application experience. If you're feeling overwhelmed or worried about burnout, watch this video for guidance and remember that taking care of yourself is essential.
Episode Highlights
In this context, we define burnout as the feeling past exhausted and unable to care about things you usually do.
Burnout doesn't equal failure; it's a common experience.
It’s important to take a step back and practice self-care when you are stressed.
Self-care can be as simple as finding a few minutes to do something calming or joyful.
Lean on friends and let them know what's going on when experiencing burnout.
Seek help and ideas from friends for self-care activities.
Don't neglect your social life entirely; make time for friends to maintain balance.
Remember that the law school application process is a long game; you don't have to rush.
Tweetable Quotes
“If you hit this point [of burnout] during the application process, it does not mean you have failed. It does not mean that you are incapable of being successful as a law student. It does not mean you are incapable of having a successful law school application process. ”