Before opting for civil services, one should be well aware of the fact that cracking the IAS is not an easy task. In order to reach that coveted position, one has to really work hard for nearly 2 to 2-snd-a-half years and pass through absorbing procedures which consists of written tests followed by interview spanning almost a year. To prepare for IAS, you have to work diligently. As many as 10 lakh aspirants applied for UPSC Civil Services Exam in 2017 and, you have to compete with the equal number of aspirants.
Since an IAS officer's decision, and, its implementation impact the life of thousands of people directly or indirectly, one has to possess stamina, alertness of mind, and they have to be adaptable to follow difficult time schedules along either good team spirit.
Strategy to succeed
Well formulated strategy along with optimum time management are the only two ladders for your dream goal. It is very important for the aspirants to formulate their own strategy, as it pays in civil services Exam more if it is theirs. However, here are some of the general guidelines which will help the aspirants to achieve success.
Dos & Don'ts while preparing for Exam
Do's:
The aspirants should do the following:
Follow a healthy schedule while preparing for the exam, i.e. a good balanced diet including fresh vegetables and fruits.
Drink a lot of water to keep the body hydrated.
A healthy body does possess a healthy mind.
Plan every day according to the need and try to achieve the target daily.
Have sufficient sleep; a tired brain cannot work productively.
Try to have a sound 6 to 8 hours sleep.
Read out some jokes, poems or short stories in between studies to give yourself a break from the monotonous study routine.
Play some games with friends for same time to feel refresh.
Watch a movie that at some point of time motivated you to do good in life.
Be confident always. This is the best way to motivate self
Revise more than once to gain confidence, and this will surely serve as a constant motivator.
Try to surround self with all the positive energy. This will give a good feeling all the time for a better and easier preparation.
After the Prelims, take a short break, refresh self and then start studies immediately.
Always keep some time for any emergency situation. Flexibility must be a part of the plan.
Don't:
Do not panic if the target cannot be fulfilled; we all are human beings, we have limitations. Instead of panicking or feeling bad, give it a second chance and try to fulfil at that time.
Wasting time after Prelims by waiting for the results is a grave mistake which many aspirants commit. This may cost a lot.
Do not cut completely from the social life, just because it is exam time. As breaks between studies, go out for some time and talk to people who are close to you and wish you success.
Do not indulge too much into tea and coffee, maximum 2 cups a day. As tea and coffee contain caffeine, so consuming them in huge quantity will create health problems.
Don't indulge into eating too much junk food, to take proper care of health.
Do not exhaust with longer study hours. Take breaks in between for better retention and productivity.
Do not plan any new topic for study when only a few days are left for exam.
This may lead to confusion and bring the confidence level low.
Do not get involved into any negative emotions before exam. Avoid any kind of emotional stuff that gives a bad feeling during exam preparation.
Avoid studying late into the night, as researches have shown that things learned in the morning can be easily retained.
Also, waking up early maintains body's biological rhythm and keeps healthy.
It also leads to better time management as it gives extra hours.
Also, to manage the stress, eat healthy foods, stay motivated while preparations are the key point to success.
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