The 2017 UPSC Prelims went on as scheduled and all those who took the exam would be busy checking and rechecking their answers with the host of answer keys that would now be available online. Many of you might be elated with their performance. But most of you might be feeling a little depressed that your shot at the IAS exam didn’t go as planned. If you think you have no shot at getting selected for the 2019 mains, stop fretting about it. It is time to get up, pat the grime off your body and move on. Read on for how to regain lost confidence for the next time, that is, the 2020 UPSC prelims.
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How to regain lost confidence?
Acknowledge the situation
First of all, instead of brooding over the exam, accept the situation. Tell yourself that it is okay to fail once. You have another chance. Move on to grab the next bus.
Analyse the mistakes
Once you have accepted the situation, see what went wrong. This will give you a clear-cut idea of why you failed. This step is vital to boost your self-belief because now you know it wasn’t your lack of ability or intelligence but other factors like poor understanding of the UPSC pattern or a lack of planning that did you in.
Chart up a better plan
You have the 2018 Prelims exam in sight, start your action plan for it now. Just start doing what you have to do. Work is a great distractor from unnecessary thoughts. When you are busy thinking about productive things, your doubts and fear will melt away.
Read motivating stuff
Read a lot of motivating and powerful lines and articles. They are not just mere words. Their relevance has been proved time and again by great people and achievers.
Talk to positive people
Surround yourself with your true friends and positive people. Positivity and cheerfulness in people are infectious!
Look at your strengths
Make a list of your strengths. This should include your attributes and also those areas of the UPSC syllabus that you did well. Go over them multiple times. This will make you feel good about yourself and this is needed right now.
Once you feel better and gain a semblance of confidence, start your preparation for the 2021 Prelims. Don’t look back and brood over this year’s exam.
“Looking back gives you regrets. Looking ahead gives you opportunities.”
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