gym zen

One of the hardest aspects of law school is time management. I'm convinced that you can do reasonably well in law school if you approach this like a job, working solidly during the day, getting seven or eight hours of sleep, eating well, and working out.

I've managed thus far, but now that we are three weeks (three weeks?!?!?!) from exams, little pieces of my life keep slipping out of my scrabbling hands.

Tonight I went to the gym. I'm a dedicated weight-lifter; I get the same relaxation from concentrating on a few well executed reps that one might expect to find in a yoga class.

Normally my mind clears after a few hamstring pulls. Today, however, I couldn't shake law school. My movements were sloppy, and I lost count a few times.

"Okay," I thought, "if you can't beat it, join it."

One.

"What are the elements of adverse possession?"

Two.

"Actual entry."

Three.

"Exclusive possession."

Four.

"Adverse and under claim of right."

Five.

"Open and notorious."

Six.

"Continuous possession."

Seven

"Statute of limitations runs."

I was relaxed when I finished. Perhaps even my down time will be permeated with law until exams are over, but if I end up relaxed anyhow, I can handle that.