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029: Handling Pressure in Law School (Guest Dr. Hank Weisinger)

029: Handling Pressure in Law School (Guest Dr. Hank Weisinger)

FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond


029: Handling Pressure in Law School (Guest Dr. Hank Weisinger)

FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

ratings:
Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

One of the biggest challenges law students face is how to handle pressure. Whether it's day-to day-stress or test anxiety, pressure and stress can be overwhelming, especially in law school. Today we have the New York Times bestselling author of "Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most" and renowned pressure expert, Dr. Hank Weisinger, here to talk about handling the pressure of law school. 
In this episode we discuss:

Dr Weisinger talks about how he became an expert on pressure
Why pressure is such an issue for law student
Why thinking about grades can be to blame for your stress
"Worry thoughts" and how you can ignore them
How to stop "catastrophizing"
What is the difference between pressure and stress?
Strategies for handling pressure and thriving under pressure
What happens in law school to make students lose their coping skills
Solutions for easing the pressure
Tips for handling test anxiety
Dr Weisinger's book and other resources for handling pressure
Whether students who experience a lot of stress and anxiety should just skip law school and find a different career

Resources:

"Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most" (http://www.amazon.com/Performing-Under-Pressure-Science-Matters/dp/0804136726)
Dr Weisinger's Website (http://www.drhendrieweisinger.com/)
Performing Under Pressure eWorkshop Experience (http://pressure.hendrieweisingerphd.com/)

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Thanks for listening! 
Alison & Lee
 
Released:
Jan 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!