Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Quick Tips" series, we're talking about some tools you can use to handle distractions and optimize your study time during bar prep.

In this episode, we discuss:

• App-blocking and timing tools to help you stay focused
• Having a "study buddy" without the distractions that can come with it
• The "Circles" method for organizing your study time
• How "white noise," "pink noise," and "brown noise" can help you focus
• Rewarding yourself when you complete a task
• Daily mindfulness practices

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• Freedom (https://freedom.to/)
• Think Divergent (https://thinkdivergent.com/)
• Forest (https://www.forestapp.cc/)
• Engross (https://engrossapp.com/)
• The Girl's Guide to Law School: Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Circles. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/)
• brain.fm (https://www.brain.fm/)
• stickK (https://www.stickk.com/)
• InsightTimer (https://insighttimer.com/)
• Mindfulness Coach (https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach)
• Smiling Mind (https://www.smilingmind.com.au/)
• Healthy Minds Program (https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app)
• How to Avoid Distractions During Bar Study (https://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-avoid-distractions-during-bar-study/)

Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-221-quick-tips-tools-for-handling-distractions-during-bar-study/)

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Alison & Lee