Acing the Prelims 2021 - 19 Suggestions for the nervous times!
I did have goosebumps typing this last evening.
https://blog.forumias.com/acing-the-prelims-2021-19-suggestions-for-the-nervous-times/
So here is this. I was specifically asked by Nikhil from my CGP Team to keep it short :) I couldn't rests adding some story though :)
P.S. Someone a few weeks back had tagged me asking me get my Hands on two books - and one of them was Atomic habits.
I just want to thank him/ her.I just got that book gifted by someone, wanting to change my habits :P
If you are reading this, please comment, so that I am able to locate you somehow.
I am no knight. Do not call me Sir|Philosophy behind ForumIAS
Thanks@Neyawn
The point no #19 about Dark Knight got me goosebumped too much. :D
I didn't have this in mind when I said I wanted to inspire people B-)
I am no knight. Do not call me Sir|Philosophy behind ForumIAS
@Neyawn I wonder if you could help me out here.
For the last few days, I am going to bed whenever I am feeling dead tired. My eyes burn.. My body almost shivers because it's feeling too weak to stay awake.. I say to myself, "Ok, tonight is going to be a good night's sleep. " But as soon as I lie down on the bed, my brain almost instantly switches to its most active mode.. It's like my brain was never tired. Thousands of thoughts (many not even remotely close to UPSC) come and go.. It's like a wormhole.. And just like that I spend almost 2 hours every night like this, before finally getting some sleep. I don't even use screen before going to bed.
Normally, it would not worry me. But, a sleepless night and an hyper active brain is the last thing I want the night before prelims.
Kindly help!.
If anyone else also have their two cents to share about anything similar to this, please suggest something anything...
s918973,
maggiie,sjerngal
@Neyawn I wonder if you could help me out here.
For the last few days, I am going to bed whenever I am feeling dead tired. My eyes burn.. My body almost shivers because it's feeling too weak to stay awake.. I say to myself, "Ok, tonight is going to be a good night's sleep. " But as soon as I lie down on the bed, my brain almost instantly switches to its most active mode.. It's like my brain was never tired. Thousands of thoughts (many not even remotely close to UPSC) come and go.. It's like a wormhole.. And just like that I spend almost 2 hours every night like this, before finally getting some sleep. I don't even use screen before going to bed.
Normally, it would not worry me. But, a sleepless night and an hyper active brain is the last thing I want the night before prelims.
Kindly help!.
If anyone else also have their two cents to share about anything similar to this, please suggest something anything...
I would suggest you to go for a walk or run in the morning. Instant sleep the moment you go to bed at night.
@Neyawn I wonder if you could help me out here.
For the last few days, I am going to bed whenever I am feeling dead tired. My eyes burn.. My body almost shivers because it's feeling too weak to stay awake.. I say to myself, "Ok, tonight is going to be a good night's sleep. " But as soon as I lie down on the bed, my brain almost instantly switches to its most active mode.. It's like my brain was never tired. Thousands of thoughts (many not even remotely close to UPSC) come and go.. It's like a wormhole.. And just like that I spend almost 2 hours every night like this, before finally getting some sleep. I don't even use screen before going to bed.
Normally, it would not worry me. But, a sleepless night and an hyper active brain is the last thing I want the night before prelims.
Kindly help!.
If anyone else also have their two cents to share about anything similar to this, please suggest something anything...
I would suggest you to go for a walk or run in the morning. Instant sleep the moment you go to bed at night.
This. Get some exercise. And the moment you feel drowsy, just go to bed. Don't wait for even 15 minutes.
sjerngal,
@Neyawn I wonder if you could help me out here.
For the last few days, I am going to bed whenever I am feeling dead tired. My eyes burn.. My body almost shivers because it's feeling too weak to stay awake.. I say to myself, "Ok, tonight is going to be a good night's sleep. " But as soon as I lie down on the bed, my brain almost instantly switches to its most active mode.. It's like my brain was never tired. Thousands of thoughts (many not even remotely close to UPSC) come and go.. It's like a wormhole.. And just like that I spend almost 2 hours every night like this, before finally getting some sleep. I don't even use screen before going to bed.
Normally, it would not worry me. But, a sleepless night and an hyper active brain is the last thing I want the night before prelims.
Kindly help!.
If anyone else also have their two cents to share about anything similar to this, please suggest something anything...
I won't suggest anything
even if it is same case on the Saturday night, don't let that affect your thinking on Sunday
I couldn't sleep for more than 3-4 hours before 2019 prelims, got 122
Had a good sleep before 2020 prelims, couldn't clear :P
don't worry about these things much, if they change in coming days - good, otherwise give your best on sunday
@Neyawn I wonder if you could help me out here.
For the last few days, I am going to bed whenever I am feeling dead tired. My eyes burn.. My body almost shivers because it's feeling too weak to stay awake.. I say to myself, "Ok, tonight is going to be a good night's sleep. " But as soon as I lie down on the bed, my brain almost instantly switches to its most active mode.. It's like my brain was never tired. Thousands of thoughts (many not even remotely close to UPSC) come and go.. It's like a wormhole.. And just like that I spend almost 2 hours every night like this, before finally getting some sleep. I don't even use screen before going to bed.
Normally, it would not worry me. But, a sleepless night and an hyper active brain is the last thing I want the night before prelims.
Kindly help!.
If anyone else also have their two cents to share about anything similar to this, please suggest something anything...
Start counting your breath with your eyes closed, you will not even know when did you sleep. Basically do a boring thing that will make you sleep.
sjerngal,
Hey. Hope you're alright. :)
Firstly, there's nothing to worry about. It's alright to be unnervy and unsettled before the exam. All of us do.
Secondly, I think you might be lacking in some physical/menial labour. Take time to go for a walk or play an outdoor game.
Thirdly, post waking up even for an hour, try doing your most important task.
There's no fourth, stay calm and healthy. 😊
God speed
sjerngal,
@Neyawn sirji always loved reading and benefitted from such articles in all these attempts. Your last year post was very motivating (doesnot mean this year's is not)..in my lonely struggles..in the darkness of the night...I used to wonder kab sawera hoga...is saal hogya :)
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