Give Yourself a Cheat Day While Studying for the GMAT

Burnout is real, and it’s heavily tied to the amount of stress you feel in relation to your GMAT prep. So, if your attempts to reduce GMAT stress aren’t having much of an effect, it may be time to take a day off from GMAT studying. In fact, having a cheat day every once in a while is a great way to get some much-needed GMAT stress relief and come back to your studies with renewed vigor.

A cheat day is a guilt-free day to do something relaxing and fun instead of studying for the GMAT. Go to the movies or the beach. Go out to dinner or grab a drink with friends. Whatever you do, give yourself a break from thinking about the GMAT. Recognize the importance of recharging your batteries. Just make sure to jump back on the GMAT bandwagon after your cheat day is over.

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Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep