[tnyfn20]

How many days a week do you guys study? I study around 4 hours a day Monday through Friday and 6 to 8 hours a day on the weekend. I am currently studying foe FAR and I am afraid I am starting to burn myself out. My friends and family thin I should take a day for myself nut I cannot justify it because I am consistently getting 50-60% on Becker and Wiley questions.

I would love your advice..now back to my Sunday date with Mr Gearty and bonds 🙂

AUD- 78
BEC 79
FAR 78
REG 77

[Anonymous]

Yes!!! Absolutely take a day off and do something nice for yourself. Do something that lets your brain relax. Watch a funny movie. Laugh. You will certainly burn yourself out if you don't. Remember, your brain is a powerful muscle and just like other muscles, you brain needs rest and time to recuperate too. I can almost guarantee if you give yourself a good break and do something you enjoy you will study better and grasp the material more because your mind will be clear.

If you don't feel comfortable doing it at least once a week, do it at least once every other week.

The test is important, but don't kill yourself over it.

Law of diminishing returns 🙂

[mla1169]

I agree with aanderson. Wish I could actually DO it, but I like the way it sounds 🙂

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[jomarie]

I took a few hours yesterday to myself. I studied for about 1 1/2 hours in the am then took my kids to swimming lessons (without notes), treated myself to a mani, then came home and studied for another 3 or so hours. I don't track how many hours I study, it would drive me crazy. Then before bed I watch a movie with the kids and hubby. Or I should say I picked up the remaining of the movie they already started. Now here I am going to study for most of today.

Started sitting in May 2002, on and off. But since 2008 I've been nonstop and my scores are....
AUD - 39, 48, 56, 65, 68, 73, 76!!! (Finally passed in Oct 2011!!!) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
REG - 75 (Lost Credit) 72, 68, 73, 75 (Passed again in Aug 2011) Becker, NINJA, & Wiley
FAR - 65, 68, 75 (Lost Credit) 68, 73, 73, 80 (Passed again in May 2012) Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
BEC - 65, 68, 71, 72, 72, 71, 76 (Lost Credit)- 70, 76!!!! I AM DONE!!! - Roger, NINJA, & Wiley
After 10 long years of studying, I AM DONE!!!! Finally a Licensed CPA in the State of New York!!

[ROACH]

do it.

i take days off all the time lol. i like to relax and kill people with my ak47… on call of duty.

BEC: 66 | 69 | 7/23/2013
AUD: 8/28/2013
REG:
FAR:

[tnyfn20]

Yeah. I'm trying to find a way to take a break and not feel guilty about it this evening.

AUD- 78
BEC 79
FAR 78
REG 77

[Peanut]

I've always done “Monday My Day” .. I do whatever I please that doesn't involve Olinto or Gearty… Since you can fit in more hours on the weekends maybe you should try to take a week day off to feel less guilty? Definitely give your brain a rest, ESPECIALLY with FAR

AUD 81 (X4) Previous scores 59, 72, 72
REG 80 (X3) Previous scores 59, 60
FAR 75 (X2) Previous score 67
BEC 79 (X2) Previous score 58

[IwannaBaCPA]

My problem when I take a day off is that suddenly it is a week later and I wonder how the heck a day turned into a week!!

I do think taking a day off is helpful if you are able to get right back to studying the next day…

BEC: 79 - April 2011
FAR: 78 - May 2011
AUD: 81 - May 2012
REG: 79 - October 2012
Ethics: Passed - March 2013
I am finally DONE!

[Author]

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