There always come a point during the semester where I find myself in this endless cycle of reading, briefing, class, and retaining; where I have found myself stuck in a pattern that causes me to feel so burnout. During my first year in law school, I continued to stay in this pattern because it is how I believed law school was supposed to operate, but that surely is not the case. I have learned that it is so important to step out of the pattern that is law school and take a break. Whether that be planning a trip with friends, going home to see family, or just hanging out at home watching TV, those breaks can be extremely efficient in resetting your mind to come back stronger when it is time to pick back up again. The breaks you choose to take can also be smaller, maybe going to the gym or for a walk, calling up a friend, or taking a one-hour lunch instead of thirty minutes; it is important that these moments away from school are not neglected. I know that it is easy to say, “but I don’t have time for these things,” trust me, there is time. Taking a few hours to clear your head, will make the next few hours that you spend studying more beneficial than had you continued to study for four hours straight, as long as you stay disciplined and organized. As Ralph Manston says, “rest when you’re weary, and renew yourself, your body, your mind, and your spirit. Then get back to work.”