Starting in 10-12mins.

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Psychology Hacks to help deal with UPSC and Life!

1. Paradox of Choice Hack

When facing the myriad of optional subjects, study materials, or strategies for UPSC preparation, too many options can lead to decision fatigue. Simplify your approach by limiting your choices.

For example, instead of wondering “What should I study today?”, decide between “Should I revise current affairs or practice answer writing?” This small narrowing down of options helps your brain make faster, stress-free decisions.

2. Dopamine Anchoring

Pair a challenging study task (like a tough subject area) with something you enjoy - a favorite playlist, a warm cup of tea, or a cozy study corner. Over time, your mind will start associating the challenging task with positive feelings, making it easier to tackle difficult tasks (like Answer writing for most people)

3. Expectation Effect Hack

Our minds tend to validate our expectations. If you tell yourself “Today’s study session will be productive,” your brain will focus on evidence that confirms this belief. Start each day by setting a positive expectation, whether it’s memorising prelims tidbits or making progress in answer writing.

4. The 90-Second Rule

UPSC preparation is overwhelming, and you experience stressful emotions every now and then. Remember that most emotions peak and dissipate within 90 seconds unless you keep feeding them with negative thoughts. If anxiety about the upcoming Prelims hits, pause and let the feeling pass before dwelling on it.

5. The Peak-End Rule

We often judge our experiences by their most intense moments and their endings. Try to end each day on a high note - a small win, a quick recap of what you have studied, or a moment of gratitude. Over time, your overall perception of your preparation will become more positive, keeping self doubt in check.

6. Pause Before Saying Yes

It’s common to overcommit, especially when there are new study material/courses/hacks coming up in the market everyday. Before committing to any additional task or material, pause and consider if it aligns with your UPSC checklist (I am screaming PYQs here).

Happy hacking! 💁🏻‍♀️

Comparison is the thief of joy, and Consistency is the creator of growth.

@UPSCneil

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Relevant in even our realm, and otherwise

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/19/gareth-southgate-rails-against-callous-toxic-influencers-in-dimbleby-lecture

Time will pass, irrespective of whether you do something with it or not.

Might as well use it to drive yourself closer to your ambitions.

@UPSCneil

4th Sherlocking Offline Community Meet Tomorrow :

All of you are cordially invited to the Fourth Offline Community Meet.

Last time, we could not complete the National Museum circuit due to its expanse and shortage of time.

Let’s finish what we started. See you soon.

Nearest metro will be Udyog Bhawan!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SbwWTusrCEEVTaWp6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Timings: 3PM-6PM
Date/Day: 21st March,Friday

Post 6PM, I’ll leave and you’re free to explore adjoining areas like Kartavya Path etc at your own leisure!

National Museum Part-1 aka 2nd Sherlocking Meet:
https://youtube.com/shorts/nO3Hu3Cass0?si=ZDDcuebytVBWk_4Z

Some elements have been creating nuisance on the groups, targeting each other, using anonymous IDs to disrupt not only the decorum of the groups but also creating mental duress for others often dropping into DMs of other students with an intent to cause harm.

Therefore we’ve decided to initiate proceedings with National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). We’ve attached all the transcript proofs we’ve gathered over sometime.

We would strongly encourage everyone to maintain proofs with screenshots moving forward if some element drops in your DMs thinking anonymity has given them a free pass.

Link for your reference:
https://cybercrime.gov.in/Default.aspx

Ignorance is often bliss, but don’t shy away from using established machinery wherever possible.

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Thus, developing a decent work ethic becomes sine qua non.

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I might reach 10-15mins early based on traffic situation.

I will most probably be inside the museum. Please use @LIFE_neil to navigate to the right location or connect with fellow individuals who might be coming there. Don’t spam @UPSCneil.

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