Anxiety management - 3

Are you unknowingly doing these things? They might be out of anxiety. Anxious feelings hold us back at the same time make us over do certain things.

Next time you catch yourself doing things out of anxiety, you can train yourself to stay out of it. Mere awareness of your patterns also helps in controlling unwanted actions.

#mentalwellness #anxietycanbemanaged
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Anxiety management - 4

While counselling aspirants, I am seeing many of you have been high achievers. You have been a topper, excellent in academics throughout your life. Some of you can be considered as high functioning individuals.

High functioning individuals often feel anxious as they have a constant feeling of urgency, they feel time is running out.

You may relate a lot with this poster. Acknowledge these feelings in you and help your self to overcome some of these. Stay tuned, I will be sharing some strategies too.

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Anxiety management - 6

Here are some habits which will help you reduce your anxiety. How will you incorporate these in your UPSC preparation?

1. In one of your study breaks, jump/walk for at least 10 mins. If you are already going for a gym that's great.

2. One of the breaks can be just for doodling, scribbling. Have some colors on your study desk.

3. Limit your screen time study methods. Keep your phone away in another room.

4. Set the intention for the day, end your day by acknowledging your efforts.

I hope these posts on anxiety helped you. From tomorrow, we will discuss about depression.

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Be proud! Regardless of the result outcome. You fought well 💪. You will keep doing great!

Be with someone and try to avoid being alone no matter how happy or sad you are today.

#aspirantlife

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Tonight it might be difficult to make sense of all your emotions. Do not worry, you don't have to detangle everything tonight.

Try to get some rest from the result discussions.

Tomorrow the fresh day awaits full of new possibilities.

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Acknowledge your feelings, all of them are valid right now. Slowly the storm will settle down.

#acknowledge

Bring your thoughts on paper

If you are preparing for the next prelims or giving this mains, follow this to detangle thoughts.

We want to resume our preparation as soon as possible.

Let's set a target 🎯 of when we will begin our preparation. It could be tonight, tomorrow or 2 days later. Write the date and time and bring all your energy to start at that point.

#thoughts #resume #restart

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Let us start our discussion about Sadness and Depression. Watch this 1.5 min video to understand more.

Please note that, if any of these posts trigger you, please speak with your loved ones, write about it or get in touch with a professional.

#depression

Anxiety and Depression are common challenges faced by most of us in varying proportions. The conditions may get triggered by external or internal factors.

There are some differences and commonalities between the two.

During UPSC journey, high stress levels and uncertainty may intensify your feelings. Do not worry, with proper support and strategies, these challenges can be managed well.

#depression

Yes all these are symptoms of Depression. So far what we know is:

Depression is when one feels sad/hopeless/worthless/helpless for more that 2 weeks. There are multiple other symptoms, they may get triggered by life events.

Depression is completely curable with lifestyle changes and professional help.

#depression