HOW TO DEAL with stress during UPSC preparation

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 HOW TO DEAL with stress duringUPSC preparation

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A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that
handled stress exceptionally well. The above
quote tells you clearly that to be a diamond and
shine you need to be able to handle stress well.
The Oxford dictionary defines stress as a state
of mental or emotional strain or tension
resulting from adverse or demanding
circumstances. There is simply no doubt in the
idea that preparation of UPSC puts a lot of
pressure on the candidates. The syllabus is so
vast and the entire process is so tiring that it
is very important to manage stress. Then only one
can be at his best.
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• Follow these simple techniques
• Be Physically Active. Preparing for UPSC exams
  can be a cumbersome task with strict timelines
  and study schedule extending into hours
• Balanced Diet
• Avoid Stimulants
• Take out Time for Entertainment
• Develop / Keep a Hobby
• Rest Sleep well

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• Be Positive and Confident.
• Think of the less fortunate. You'll feel blessed.
• Take at least one day full off per month - no
  studies at all.
• Exercise or walk (40 min) daily without mobile
  phone.
• Take frequent small breaks. Re-energize.
• Eat right

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• Eat healthy food like fruits, veggies and nuts.
  You should avoid junk food. Junk food is known to
  be a cause of depression too. You should make
  conscious efforts to eat healthy food whenever
  you feel hungry.
• Forget about your competitors You should never
  compare yourself to other UPSC candidates.
  Everyone is different and so are their style and
  pace of study. You should just stick to your
  study plan and focus.
• Make a personal success mantra - short and sweet
  - repeat it regularly. Stress during the UPSC
  preparation process is mainly due to information
  overload. Limit your resources, don't just read
  everything. . For e.g., many people read current
  affairs compilation from various magazines, which
  only overloads them with unnecessary facts
  without any value addition. 

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• Therefore its is essential to prioritize
  resources, subjects, topics and subtopics.
  Regular revision would further help in retaining
  whatever you have covered. This would also
  mitigate any stress building.
• The final word is one should have sound body and
  mind to get through the examination. Staying calm
  and composed, cheerful and jolly will undoubtedly
  help you sail through all the difficulties and
  come up with flying colors in the exam.
• Remember one thing very important that this is my
  decision so I have to stay with it . So why feel
  stress for my own decision . Once this thing
  settle in your mind half the battle is won . Then
  detoxify your mind with positive feelings and
  have faith in almighty .
• Join the best coaching institute in India -
  SapiensIAS.

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