Anyone willing to share their test prep strategies or tips for staying motivated during the studying process? I'm trying to prep alongside having a job and it's been feeling impossible. I'm stuck in the constant cycle of wanting to do better but being physically and mentally exhausted. Any suggestions are highly appreciated!

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Pay for the exam fees plus the prep materials (if applicable) with your credit card and don’t pay off the debt until you pass the exams. The accrued interest kept me motivated while studying for my CPA😂 It kept me so motivated that I somehow found time to study during busy season!
PS: Only works if you’re debt averse.

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I didn’t while working a demanding job. There’s no secret sauce. You just have to be disciplined and make the time after or before work and on the weekends.

The key is a realistic, structured study schedule like dedicating small, consistent blocks of time daily or early mornings before work. Using full-length timed practice tests helps build stamina, and mixing study with breaks, exercise, or rewards keeps motivation up.

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