CSE 2021: Plan / Strategy / Daily Routine
Hello 2021 aspirants. I thought it would be nice if we can share what we are doing and intend to do with one another here.
This could be a thread for discussing everything prep for 2021.
No one method fits all but to see the plans and progress made by fellow aspirants might help with the finer details of preparation and also keep one on track.
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@12432TrivendrumRajdhani I have always thought of asking you but aaj socha chalo puch hi lete hain.
Why have you kept train number and name as username? Any special memory? Journey?
Aaaj ho jaye khulasa. Nation wants to know.
@Usain_bolt Just wanted to be faster than Usain Bolt :\.
Haha sahi hai. But bolt is bolt man. Childhood hero hai apna. I started sprinting in class 6 after his Beijing Olympics.
The weekend fever caught up with me and that led me to do almost nothing in the second half except catching up with friends. Will lead to some delay but I'm fine with it.
Things done:
- Modern Algebra PYQs (2/4)
- Newspaper
- Revision of Forests in India (Yes, answer writing didn't happen and I wanted to tick off one more item on my list so :P)
Targets:
- Modern Algebra PYQs (3/4)
- Ethics Answer Writing
- Newspaper
- Essay (Might write it if I'm bored!)
In other news: I shared my poetry with friends and got honest feedback, so yay Saturday!
Yesterday was a good day, let's try to make today even better! Now is the time to start covering GS mains topics outside of prelims syllabus. Although, essay writing will have to wait a week longer!
Things done:
- Modern Algebra PYQs (3/4)
- Ethics Answer Writing
- Newspaper
Targets
- Modern Algebra (4/4)
- Society VAM - 1st reading (1/3)
- Ethics Answer Writing
- Newspaper
Have a great day everyone! :)
It is very rare for a good day to be followed by another one for me. The optional saw the 1 hour/question meme and decided to have some fun with me. Will need to spend an extra day to finish it.
Things done:
- Modern Algebra PYQs (4/5)
- Society VAM - 1st Reading (50 Pages)
- Ethics Answer Writing
- Newspaper
Targets:
- Finish Modern Algebra PYQs (5/5)
- Society VAM - 1st Reading (100 Pages)
- Newspaper
Here's hoping the rain gods are kind in England today. WTC needs to have a result to succeed in popularising test cricket, doesn't look like it from the way things are going!
So , completed April CA and an essay test.
It was much lighter study schedule today.
Current affairs on IR need to be done tomorrow
21 June 2021
- Physics - Polarisation and lasers
- CA - IR
- Try to read NCERT History ( 2 chapters)
Yayyy, done with all the targets set for today.
22 June 2021
- Physics - Optics
- Security - development and extremism
- CA of IR
EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWNIts been three months now and I havent been in the best of my form academically, which is also affecting me mentally now. Something or the other kept coming up - Second wave, negativity all around, uncertainity about exam, personal issues at home and so on. I thought this phase will end soon. But three months later, I am back where I was . Life has come full circle . I was in a similar boat last year and it took a lot of time to get over this rut, which ended up accounting for my poor performance in prelims. And now, even after UPSC gave us 4 more months, I haven't been able to do anything concrete. It scares me now. The fact that perhaps 2020 will repeat itself in 2021. Can't afford to waste one more year. And somehow , even if I do end up wasting this year, I am so sure that I'll be at the exact same place in 2022 as well.And the worst part is, that no one forced me to prepare for it. You hear people who say that UPSC was my childhood dream; well I am that person. Every decision that I have taken in my life till now, has revolved around me getting closer to this dream of mine. Got a very good placement offer in college which I happily didnt accept because I never ever ever wanted to go down that road. And I can proudly say that I dont regret that decision even a bit. I wanted to focus full power to make my dream a reality. But today it feels that maybe dreams are only meant to be dreams. I was always, always a good student. A mischevious kid who would always outshine the nerds of the class. But who cares about it now??? Where did all of it go when it really matters??Is this the end? Is this my destiny?? A failure?? My parents have done so so much for me even when I was in the lowest phase of my life. They have always stood by me as a rock. I see my friends being taunted by their parents to get a job, be independent, get married and stuff, but my parents never ever made me feel that. Never forced me to study. Never forced me to do something that I dont want to. It feels soo sad to think oof the fact that I am not able to make them proud. This is not just my dream, it is theirs too and I am failing them everyday. Its not a race against others anymore, it's a struggle to better my own self every single day, but maybe I dont have it in me.
If it makes you feel better, my situation wasn't much different than yours. Upsc wasn't my childhood dream but can relate to every aspect other than that.
It'll get easier, trust yourself. Kick that mischievous kid into action who used to outshine all the nerds, get your childhood aura back. Get into a bit of nostalgia. Get that attitude back. Get back your confidence from your past achievements.
You got here so far, you'll cover the rest of the journey too. If uncertainty taking toll on you, deep down ask yourself, "Kahin toh latak jayenge na/we will get somewhere, right?"
@12432TrivendrumRajdhani I have always thought of asking you but aaj socha chalo puch hi lete hain.
Why have you kept train number and name as username? Any special memory? Journey?
Aaaj ho jaye khulasa. Nation wants to know.
Just a kind request, please don't dilute the thread's objective. 'CSE mains 2020 in or out' is already there for general talks. Let's just keep this thread for exam related discussions only.
@12432TrivendrumRajdhani I have always thought of asking you but aaj socha chalo puch hi lete hain.
Why have you kept train number and name as username? Any special memory? Journey?
Aaaj ho jaye khulasa. Nation wants to know.
Just a kind request, please don't dilute the thread's objective. 'CSE mains 2020 in or out' is already there for general talks. Let's just keep this thread for exam related discussions only.
True.
I was just trying to distract the conversation which I saw today morning. Anyways keep going.
I came here on this thread yesterday for an emotional dump, after exhausting all other options. Do not want to make my parents feel sorry for me, so I try not to let them know until its very serious. They have supported me through thick and thin and will always be there non judgmentally. But how much can you pareshaan them??
And my friends, despite being the most supportive are not in this field and probably dont get the complete picture.
So, I took to this thread for an outlet. It was probably not even the right thread to do it. Sorry for distracting anyone, if I did.
I'm glad I expressed myself. I feel ,much better today. And I gained so much perspective. Already starred some of the useful comments that I will keep coming back to when I feel low in future. Around 100 days left. I will buckle up. Will pprobably take today a bit slow and figure out my future course of action and come back stronger tomorrow.
I can not thank you guys enough . :)
Cheers !! May the UPSC Gods reward each one of us . This is a beautiful community :)
I sincerely thank everyone for their useful insight.
I came here on this thread yesterday for an emotional dump, after exhausting all other options. Do not want to make my parents feel sorry for me, so I try not to let them know until its very serious. They have supported me through thick and thin and will always be there non judgmentally. But how much can you pareshaan them??
And my friends, despite being the most supportive are not in this field and probably dont get the complete picture.
So, I took to this thread for an outlet. It was probably not even the right thread to do it. Sorry for distracting anyone, if I did.
I'm glad I expressed myself. I feel ,much better today. And I gained so much perspective. Already starred some of the useful comments that I will keep coming back to when I feel low in future. Around 100 days left. I will buckle up. Will pprobably take today a bit slow and figure out my future course of action and come back stronger tomorrow.
I can not thank you guys enough . :)
Cheers !! May the UPSC Gods reward each one of us . This is a beautiful community :)
Channel your inner Bob the Builder, my friend.
I would still recommend you to talk to your friends whenever in doubt. They may not understand the problem by putting themselves in our shoes but you'll get a different perspective to deal with it. It will also help you clear up your thoughts about what if you went for placements. Also, they knew you for more than 4 years. Don't underestimate this fact.
Best wishes
I sincerely thank everyone for their useful insight.
I came here on this thread yesterday for an emotional dump, after exhausting all other options. Do not want to make my parents feel sorry for me, so I try not to let them know until its very serious. They have supported me through thick and thin and will always be there non judgmentally. But how much can you pareshaan them??
And my friends, despite being the most supportive are not in this field and probably dont get the complete picture.
So, I took to this thread for an outlet. It was probably not even the right thread to do it. Sorry for distracting anyone, if I did.
I'm glad I expressed myself. I feel ,much better today. And I gained so much perspective. Already starred some of the useful comments that I will keep coming back to when I feel low in future. Around 100 days left. I will buckle up. Will pprobably take today a bit slow and figure out my future course of action and come back stronger tomorrow.
I can not thank you guys enough . :)
Cheers !! May the UPSC Gods reward each one of us . This is a beautiful community :)
All the best! Sure you'll come back stronger and this is perhaps the right thread for anything that helps you or anyone of us with the same. :)
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