Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we are talking about how to use breathing techniques to get through test-day anxiety and perform at your best. In this episode, we discuss: What common mistakes happen if your nerves get the better of you during an exam Tactical breathing techniques that combat anxiety Setting up a calming morning and evening routine Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Podcast Episode 39: Battling Test Anxiety in Law School and on the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-39-battling-test-anxiety-law-school-bar-exam/) Daily Reflections for Bar Exam Study: An Inspirational Companion for Law Students and Experienced Attorneys Taking the Bar, by M. G. Groepler (https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Reflections-Exam-Study-Inspirational/dp/1441464115/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1392156779&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=daily+reflections+on+bar+exam+study) Can This $12.60 Book Help You Pass the Bar Exam? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/can-this-12-60-book-help-you-pass-the-bar-exam/) Test Anxiety and the Bar Exam: How to Cope (https://barexamtoolbox.com/test-anxiety-bar-exam-cope/) Bar Exam Perspective – What To Do If You Have a Panic Attack in the Middle of the Bar Exam? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-perspective-what-to-do-if-you-have-a-panic-attack-in-the-middle-of-the-bar-exam/) Quick Brain Boosters to Change Your Mood (https://barexamtoolbox.com/quick-brain-boosters-to-change-your-mood/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-219-quick-tips-breathing-exercises-for-test-day-anxiety/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing Criminal Law -- specifically, the four mental states of criminal intent under the Model Penal Code.  In this episode, we discuss: The definitions of each of the states of criminal intent: purpose, knowledge, recklessness, and negligence Analyzing several hypos that illustrate intent under the Model Penal Code Resources: “Listen and Learn” series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study (https://barexamtoolbox.com/brainy-bar-bank/) Podcast Episode 70: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Criminal Law and Procedure (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-70-tackling-a-california-bar-exam-essay-criminal-law-and-procedure/) Podcast Episode 79: Tackling an MEE Criminal Law/Procedure and Evidence Essay (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-79-tackling-an-mee-criminal-law-procedure-and-evidence-essay/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-218-listen-and-learn-intent-under-the-model-penal-code-criminal-law/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about behaviors and habits that detract from productive studying and ultimately hinder your success on the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: Sticking to the same study practices that have already proven they don't work for you Straying too far from your daily routine Negative mindset and self-talk Self-sabotage through stalling The dangers of a lack of confidence and over-confidence Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Podcast Episode 11: Self-Sabotaging Behavior During Bar Prep (w/Ariel Salzer) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-11-self-sabotaging-behavior-during-bar-prep-w-ariel-salzer/) Podcast Episode 83: Honing Your Mindset for Bar Exam Studying (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-83-honing-your-mindset-for-bar-exam-studying/) How to Keep Yourself on Task White Studying for the Bar (https://barexamtoolbox.com/keep-task-studying-bar/) How to Pass the Bar by Doing What Makes You the Most Uncomfortable (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-pass-the-bar-by-doing-what-makes-you-the-most-uncomfortable/) Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Circles. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-217-quick-tips-how-to-avoid-being-your-own-worst-enemy-during-bar-study/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about what to say when you find out someone - your friend, partner, family member, or colleague - failed the bar exam. We also share tips about assessing the situation if the person who failed is yourself.  In this episode, we discuss: How the conversation about bar exam failure should start Comments that could be seen as insensitive in the situation Letting the person decide if they want to take the exam again, rather than pushing them to Things you could say that are helpful but not overbearing The two ways in which students who failed the bar usually react How to assess the situation rationally if the person who failed the exam is yourself Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) I Failed: Bar Exam Toolbox resources to help you prepare for re-taking the bar (https://barexamtoolbox.com/i-failed-the-bar-exam/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-216-quick-tips-what-to-say-to-someone-who-has-failed-the-bar-exam/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about stress versus overwhelm, and why the distinction between the two matters during bar study.  In this episode, we discuss: The main distinction between stress and overwhelm The kind of stress that is necessary and even healthy Symptoms of overwhelm that we've seen manifest in bar studiers What we recommend and advise against as ways for dealing with stress and overwhelm Knowing when to take a break from studying Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Podcast Episode 13: Handling Bar Exam Stress (w/Megan Canty) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-13-handling-bar-exam-stress-w-megan-canty/) Podcast Episode 57: Using Mindfulness Techniques in Your Bar Exam Preparation (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-57-using-mindfulness-techniques-in-your-bar-exam-preparation/) Final Countdown to the Bar: Bar Prep, Bar Stress, and the Last Moments of My Sane Life (https://barexamtoolbox.com/final-countdown-to-the-bar-bar-prep-bar-stress-and-the-last-moments-of-my-sane-life/) What’s Causing Your Bar Exam Stress? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/whats-causing-your-bar-exam-stress/) Three Simple Ways to Manage Stress While Studying for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/three-simple-ways-to-manage-stress-while-studying-for-the-bar-exam/) 8 Ways to De-Stress During Bar Prep (https://barexamtoolbox.com/8-ways-to-de-stress-during-bar-prep/) Feeling Overwhelmed by Bar Prep? 5 Tips to Help You Manage the Workload (https://barexamtoolbox.com/feeling-overwhelmed-by-bar-prep-5-tips-to-help-you-manage-the-workload/) 7 Time Management Tips for Bar Studiers (https://barexamtoolbox.com/7-time-management-tips-for-bar-studiers/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-215-quick-tips-stress-vs-overwhelm-during-bar-prep/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee