No?  Dang.  Yes, I am nearly 4 days into the new semester and already want it to be over.  It almost (almost) makes me sad that I am so unhappy with school because I really used to have a passion for learning.  So I give you the fair warning:  If you have a passion for learning, do not go to law school.  It will suck the life out of you!

In other news, I am getting into a new workout schedule.  My cardio-sessions are generally shorter, but I am staying consistent.  I have also made a mandatory 3-day/week strength training goal.  Strength training is the one area I am constantly slacking on!

With the Start of a new semester…

I would really like to remind everyone to take care of themselves!

Law students (and I would assume any other professional student) have to worst health habits I have ever seen!  People eating M&Ms, Doritos, and an extra large Coke for dinner then taking the elevator!  Remember that when you are a hotshot in corporate America you don’t want to be spending all your money are valve replacements and cholesterol medicine!

Tips To Take Care of YOU with a Busy Schedule

• Schedule!!!! Don’t tell me that you can pencil in 1o different meetings and cocktails during the week but you can’t find twenty minutes a day to exercise –> YOU CAN!  Pencil in time for your health!

• You don’t have a free pass. Being busy is not a free pass to eat whatever you want and suffer no consequences.  Besides the obvious weight gain you are not helping your body perform at its best. You need to be at your best so eat for energy, health, and stamina!  This means taking fifteen minutes in the morning to pack a healthy lunch and snacks.

• Don’t forget balance. Believe it or not, you can’t do it all.  When you finally accept this fact, your stress and anxiety magically eases.  You cannot be two places at once and you cannot personally do everything that needs done.  Give on things that aren’t as important to you and save your time for things that are.  Do what you can and stop worrying about what you can’t.

• Know when to fold. Sometimes you need to just quit for the night and enjoy a glass of wine.  Sometimes you have to just skip your reading and risk getting called on to maintain your sanity.  It is okay to give yourself time!