Did you never take breaks during your UPSC preparation? I can study well for 8-10 hours a day but not beyond that. I also need to take a break once a week. Am I not working hard enough for the UPSC?
I am looking for a practical answer to this UPSC question: Did you never take breaks during your UPSC preparation? I can study well for 8-10 hours a day but not beyond that. I also need to take a break once a week. Am I not working hard enough for the UPSC?
I want practical guidance from aspirants or mentors who have actually gone through this stage. Please share what worked for you, what mistakes to avoid, and how I should approach this in a realistic way.
I want practical guidance from aspirants or mentors who have actually gone through this stage. Please share what worked for you, what mistakes to avoid, and how I should approach this in a realistic way.
That is usually where preparation starts feeling more manageable.
- fixed weekday slots for reading and revision
- one serious subject block daily if possible
- weekends for mocks and backlog
- one honest review of the plan every week
That small shift alone can save a lot of time.
Most people improve once that part becomes clear.
This is why simpler plans often work better for longer.