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I always was a type "A" personality -- you know, the really neurotic, perfectionist kind (I think its common in my profession, right?**). I still am this way, but at least now I know when I start to get jittery that I need to do something about it, instead of let it build up.
I skipped out on yoga and 24Hr Fitness all last week (girl reasons, and I just can't force myself to the gym at those times). I felt blah all week (even with my new friend). But, now I'm feeling the effects. This week, I feel blah again -- I've decided its because I haven't made time to go back yet.
My bar-exam anxiety is making me stress, giving me bags under my eyes, and depleting my body's supply of vitamin Bs.
I'm supposed to be taking a seven-hour mock-exam this weekend to measure my knowledge. (Ha!) And, OMG, I'm behind about 3 subjects... plus... I'm leaving town Thursday and missing the practice exam on Saturday, so I have to make it up on my own time. Here's the stress part: I'm worried about learning Torts, Evidence and Property all before I leave Thursday and retaining those subjects plus the FOUR others that I already sort-of know (but not really).
To add to my anxiety, I'm getting nervous about my high school reunion (just somewhat... I'm trying to calm my inner voice that it won't be so bad... besides, most of the time I'll just be laughing with my BFFs anyways).
Here's the whole point of what I'm saying -- even without coffee yet today, I'm jittery and antsy, buzzing around like a crazy-person. So, I'm headed to yoga in about 2 hours to try and calm down. I know it will help -- I just need to train myself to anticipate this stress and go to yoga BEFORE the anxiety builds and not after.
After all, yoga is much better option than counseling and anti-anxiety medication, right?
Update:
Here's more info about lawyer personality types:
**Myers-Briggs differences for attorney practice areas:
- Private practice -- Introverted, Intuitive, and Thinking (ISTJ, ENFP, INTJ), least frequent (ESTP, ISFP, ESFJ, ESFP).
- Judges -- Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging (ISTJ, ESTJ) least frequent (ISFP).
- Administrative attorneys -- Introverted, Thinking, and Judging (INTJ, ENTJ)
my type is ISFJ/INFJ - a combination of Mother Theresa and a Counselor. What are you? Take your test here
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4 comments:
Running is totally my anti-anxiety med, my antidepressant...my de-stressor...everything. In fact, my workout has become such a crucial part to my day...and I can totally tell when I haven't worked out by how I feel and deal with life. I've yet to pick up yoga...I need to make it a part of Mondays after my run though since there's a class at Gold's for beginners.
Don't stress about the reunion...it'll be fine. We have nothing to prove to anyone. We're fantastic! :)
BTW: I'm ISTJ...apparently I'd be good in Medicine or law or education or business.
I so badly envy your T in ISTJ rather than an F ~ but its just not me.
I can definitely tell how different I am in the feeling v. thinking respect when I compare myself to my entire class and profession.
I love a good run once in awhile too, especially when I have tons of energy to burn, probably because it seems easier then. Its also really complimentary to yoga (except I sweat way more in yoga than I ever do at the gym).
You are so amazing with all you are facing! Good luck with the bar, you will do great! And good for you to know that yoga is a major stress relief!
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