All those who have taken the 2020 mains would be eagerly awaiting the results. Others, who are hoping to take the June 2021 UPSC prelims would have already embarked on a strenuous journey that would be a life-changer for them. Clearing the IAS exam requires intense and focused preparation lasting at least a year.
Needless to say, you must be in the pink of health both mentally and physically if you want to stand a chance to make the cut. It is possible that during the course of your IAS preparation, you can feel demotivated and fatigued. You can be overcome by lethargy and it can be unbearable for you to move ahead in your civil services preparation.
This article gives you tips to avoid lethargy and feel energised throughout.
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What can you do to avoid Lethargy for UPSC 2021?
Sleep
Get 7 – 8 hours of continuous sleep every day. This prevents your body from tiring out during the day.
Diet
There are certain food items that can cause lethargy. This includes fast food, processed oils, sugar, trans fat, most grains, and junk foods. Avoid or drastically reduce these items in your meals. Eat healthy and fresh meals regularly. Drink sufficient water. Avoid overeating.
Exercise
It is scientifically established that being on the move prevents lethargy from setting in. There is a tendency among IAS aspirants to sit continuously for long hours shut out from the rest of the world. This is a mistake. Indulge in light exercise or walks. This prevents lethargy and also revitalises you.
Maintain a healthy weight
Obesity is directly related to fatigue. People having unhealthy complain of lethargy and lack of energy more when compared to people with a healthy weight. If you are an IAS aspirant, make sure you don’t ignore your weight in the process of preparing for the UPSC civil services.
Avoid stress
Stress is a common problem among UPSC aspirants and this is also one of the causes of lethargy. The inability to move on can further cause depression and this forms a vicious circle of despair and lethargy.
Meditate
Meditation is a good remedy for many ailments including lethargy. Engage in pranayama and other simple meditative processes. This can calm you down and also energise you.
Avoid medicines that cause fatigue
Certain medicines like anti-anxiety tablets and high blood pressure medications, painkillers, antidepressants, and statin-containing cholesterol medication all cause fatigue. Avoid having these unless absolutely needed.
If you are preparing for IAS Exam 2021, you must go through a few important strategy articles that will provide you with the right motivation to prepare:
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