Forum IAS - How can I avoid distractions while preparing for UPSC CSE?

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HOW CAN I AVOID DISTRACTIONS WHILE PREPARING FOR
UPSC CSE?
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It is understandable for a student to become
distracted when studying. Being aware of the
cause of such distractions, on the other hand,
may help you avoid them, allowing you to focus
better on your studies. The human mind is
designed in such a way that it is natural for it
to be interested in and attentive to its
environment. This trait of the mind makes it
inquisitive, and it is this trait that helps it
acquire various sorts of knowledge. A few tips
that can help you avoid unnecessary distractions
are given below.
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Tips To Avoid Distractions While Studying Stay
motivated Do not regard the IAS exam as a
major undertaking rather, view it as an
opportunity to test your knowledge. Enjoy your
studying time and don't be afraid of the exam. No
exam is held to intimidate you rather, it is
held so that you can attain your goals. Make a
goal for yourself, even if it seems impossible.
If you push yourself harder, you can be
pleasantly surprised with yourself! Even the
tiniest accomplishment should be rewarded with a
gift. If you study well, feel prepared, and
perform well on an exam, reward yourself.
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Find a suitable place to study Studying for
the UPSC exam can be challenging and stressful,
and you may find that your mind wanders
frequently when you sit down to study. Find a
peaceful study spot that is already free of
distractions so you don't have any extra effort
to complete. You should look for a peaceful,
bright location with a large, comfy chair and no
technological devices or gadgets within reach.
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Find a study group Choose a study group that
includes people who are rational and focused on
the same goal as you. You don't have to choose
your best friend all of the time for this
purpose, as conversing when you should be
studying can interfere with your concentration.
Having a study companion is a fantastic idea
since you can share ideas and see things from a
new perspective. Always choose someone who you
believe is smarter than you. If you truly want
to learn, find a study companion who is devoted
and intelligent, and who is willing to educate
you. Your study sessions will be more fruitful as
a result.
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Keep snacks handy When we should be studying,
we typically rush around looking for something to
eat. Because this takes up a lot of our time,
it's a good idea to keep snacks on hand at all
times. You should also stay away from coffee
and other caffeinated beverages because you will
crash sooner or later. To keep your energy levels
up, carry fruits, energy snacks, juice/water, and
so on.
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Take short breaks A human mind can only
concentrate for 45 minutes at a time. After
processing a large amount of data, your brain
needs rest. Take a ten-to-twenty-minute break
and do something different. After a brief rest of
no more than twenty minutes, return to your
studies. You can also use alarms to organize your
breaks.
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Dont go off-topic From time to time, we all
find ourselves straying from the topic. It's
sometimes because the information we're required
to acquire is dull, and other times because the
stuff we don't need to know is thrilling.
Whatever it is, wait till after you've thoroughly
mastered the subject to delve deeper and study
various areas. Always think to yourself, "How
probable is this knowledge to appear in the
exam?" If you're particularly concentrated, you
can rank the information from most likely to
least probable, devoting the majority of your
attention to the most likely content and the rest
to the least likely.
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Dont get anxious You can feel anxious when
you see the stack of books and the amount of
knowledge that needs to be gathered. When you're
nervous, you're more likely to make mistakes, so
be cool during your preparation. You will not
need to panic on the D-Day if you have properly
organised your study and revision. Take a deep
breath and tell yourself, "I can do this." This
will help you relax.
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