[Mel]

No matter how I’m studying (reading, doing MCQs, watching videos) or what time of day, studying puts me to sleep. And sometimes its an uncontrollable sleep, i.e. falling asleep sitting up at the computer. Anybody else have this problem and if so how do you cope?

[syllo2012]

I don't actually fall asleep but it does make me very groggy all the time. At any time of the day! So I drink a LOT of coffee.

I have insomnia and since studying for the CPA exam I sleep better at nights, ESPECIALLY if I study right before bed…lol

FAR - 04/15/13 70 - 07/02/13 79!!!
AUD - 08/19/13 84 🙂
REG - 10/14/13
BEC - 11/29/13

Using Becker

[D]

Heck yes. What has helped me is 1) Don't study in a dimly lit room. You don't take the test in a romantical mood setting so might as well study with all the lights on rather than just a nice little accent lamp or candle. 🙂

2) I don't know your work situation, but I work full time so coming home at night and being motivated to study is not so easy. I normally take about an hour to relax on the couch, eat dinner, nap, etc. Then as soon as I get up around 7pm I take a full or half bottle of 5 Hour Energy. Seriously, I was skeptical… but works like a charm. My focus is amazing and I can go for at least a few hours (haha, hence “5 Hour”) before I'm feeling sleepy!

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AUD - 74, 77! (1/2016)
BEC - 80! (5/2016)
REG - tbd (8/2016)
FAR - tbd

Study materials: NINJA MCQ/Audio/Notes

"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
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[Anonymous]

I try and keep my playlist up to date. Listening to new album playing in the background keeps me entertained. Maybe even have sportscenter on while studying. I keep some snacks around me too. Don't judge me…I have a candle on while studying lol I just try and stay relaxed and make studying an enjoyable experience. It might take me an extra half hour to go through the material but I think its worth it

[Anonymous]

I am just the opposite. If ive been studying for more than a few hours before bed, I will have a hard time sleeping. I guess that tax code really stresses me out ha!

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