Hello hello! If you’re like me, you are VERY relieved to be finished with finals. But finals is an extremely physically and mentally draining time period, so taking care of yourself afterward is crucial. So I wanted to share my top 5 ideas for practical ways to practice self-care. How do you practice self-care after a busy time? Let me know in the comments!

5 Practical Self-Care Tips

1. Have a Pool Day

2. SLEEP

Catch on sleep and don’t feel guilty about it! Allow yourself to reset and give your body the rest it needs. Sleep when you feel tired and avoid setting an alarm.

3. Take a weekend road-trip

Obviously taking all COVID precautions, but if you’re vaccinated and are able to take a weekend trip I’d highly recommend. Also, if you want a cheaper alternative, find somewhere you can go just for the day! Whether it is for a hike, a beach trip, or just a scenic drive. Getting out of town can do wonders for your mental health.

4. Read a book for fun

Yep, for FUN. No casebooks or books about the law, something light and enjoyable that allows you to get lost in the story. I love reading but unfortunately don’t read for fun as often as I’d like to during the school year. So every summer I read as much as I possibly can.

5. Reflect on the semester & give yourself credit

Law school is freaking hard. It is so important to take time to reflect on the semester and give yourself credit for all you accomplished! It’s all about the small wins, even if it seems simple. And also take note of what you feel like you want to improve on next semester.

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