Law school is a wonderful misery, an enlightening conundrum, and an absolute what-if.  The point is that law school is a great endeavor, and being a lawyer is a noble profession.  But sometimes you just want to pull your hair out, shout to the heavens, and then jump off a cliff.

If you want to keep sane – especially if you are a non traditional law student – you must take time for yourself often.  It does not need to be a long time, but you simply must take time.  If you go through law school without taking the proper time to just relax and enjoy yourself your brain will literally melt.  Well, it may not literally melt, but it won’t do it any good.

When I get overwhelmed I take 20 minutes and go outside.  That’s it.  I love God’s world around me.  I look at the animals, the trees, and the flowers.  It relaxes me.  You may not like the outdoors like I do, but there is something that you like to do that relaxes you.  When law school (and live in general for that matter) gets you down, do what you like to do for a while.  You will thank me later.  And your brain won’t melt.  God bless and have a great night.