💤 8 hours of sleep: "Who dis?"

You’ve been studying so much your pillow filed a missing person report.
Your brain works better with sleep.

Respect it like you respect Laxmikant.

#humor #sleep #relax

Trying to locate some insightful content for you all, before I take a short leave of absence.

Handling tough emotions is super important if you're preparing for UPSC.

When your mind is calm and clear, you can focus better, think sharper, and make smarter choices. This does not mean we chase happiness, or try to suppress negative emotions or deny tough emotions.

Managing tough/negative/challenging emotions makes a big difference in how well you study and perform in the exam.

A stable mind is your real superpower in this journey!

Let's learn about how to manage these emotions for coming few days 🌻

#emotions@rebtwithsonali #emotions

The ones who were asking for Online workshop, it's finally here! Register soon to save your spot 🙂

Struggling with focus, memory, or mental fatigue during UPSC prep?

These are common challenges, but they can be managed with the right techniques.

🎯 LevelUp IAS is conducting a FREE Online Workshop:
“Concentration & Memory Techniques”
with Ms. Miti Sheth (Counselling Psychologist)

Register now & confirm your spot: https://forms.gle/Q76Vz8b4iGhg2prD6

Learn simple, effective techniques to stay focused and improve your memory.

📅 2nd August (Saturday)
⏰ 2:00 PM | Online (Zoom)
Open to all aspirants

Managing Tough Emotions

1: Don’t Fear the Fear

Feeling anxious before studying? You make amazing plans but just when it comes to start studying, you tend to avoid it out of fear?

It’s normal! Even toppers feel it.
Just sit down, open your book, and start with one page. Action beats overthinking.

Fear reduces once you begin 🌱🌱

#emotions #fear

On the similar lines of our previous post....

Initiating studies can be tough on a few days. Famous author Ruskin Bond is sharing his experience of such a day.

A page of his diary entry from the book 'Another day in Landour'

#startrestart

2: Talk to Yourself Kindly

Negative self-talk like “I’m not good enough” only pulls you down.
Instead, try saying, “I’m learning… and I’ll improve.” "Let me see how I can build this skill."

Being at war is not the way to motivate yourself. Your thoughts have a great impact on your emotions.

#thoughts #emotions #emotions@rebtwithsonali

🎯 UPSC Prep = Gym for the brain.
Only difference?

At the gym, muscles grow.
In prep, hair falls and eye bags grow instead 😩

Take breaks. You’re preparing for an exam, not turning into a philosopher-hermit.

3: Bad Day ≠ Bad Prep

One off day doesn’t mean your whole plan is a failure.
Take a pause, rest a bit, and come back stronger the next day.
This journey is a marathon, not a sprint. 🛤️

4: Journal It Out

Write down what’s bothering you. Just 5 minutes with a pen and paper.
Emptying the mind helps declutter your thoughts and brings emotional relief.
Let your notebook be your silent therapist. ✍️

5: You Are Not Alone

UPSC prep can feel lonely, but remember — thousands are going through the same.
Talk to a friend or reach out to a mentor.
Sharing reduces the emotional load and helps you move forward. 🤗

Stressed about UPSC prep? You’re not alone, but you can take control.

🧠 Stress Management Workshop with Miti Sheth Ma’am (Counselling Psychologist)
📅 10th Aug | 2 PM
Offline at LevelUp IAS Karol Bagh Center
✅ Free Registration: https://forms.gle/Q76Vz8b4iGhg2prD6

🎯 Learn to:
* Break the cycle of overthinking
* Build emotional discipline
* Handle burnout & performance anxiety
* Regain focus & joy in prep

Hello everyone,

Quick mental health strategies for extreme distress, also some helplines are mentioned in this document.

Kindly refer to this whenever needed.

Thank you,
Sonali.

🌻 Mental Health Safety Kit 💫

You know about first aid kit right? We have brought a first aid kit for your mental health. It might be your need of an hour or someone around you might be in need of this.

If you are overwhelmed right now and feeling very lost, please fill it and keep it with you. Access it whenever you feel the need.

Please share with your near and dear ones (UPSC and non UPSC) if you observe any symptoms of them being in a mental health crisis.

#mentalwellness #youarenotalone #lifeisbeautiful #breathawaythatanxiety #aspirantlife #yourlifematters

Dear all,
Please note that one-on-one counselling sessions will be on hold for the next 3 months as I am going on maternity leave.

We will notify you as soon as they resume. Meanwhile, workshops and other group activities will continue as planned.

In case of extreme distress, kindly reach out to a helpline or nearby mental health services for immediate support. I will be sharing some quick resources on our Telegram channel as well, you may refer to them while in distress.

Meanwhile, you can also write to me at [email protected] I will respond whenever it is possible for me. There is a possibility of a delay in replying.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Regards,
Sonali.

Missed the offline workshop at LevelUp IAS?
We’ve got you covered!

If UPSC prep stress is weighing you down, you’re not alone. But you can take control.

🧠 Stress Management Workshop
With Miti Sheth Ma’am (Counselling Psychologist)
📅 23rd August | 2 PM
📍 Online on Zoom
✅ Free Registration: https://forms.gle/Q76Vz8b4iGhg2prD6

🎯 You’ll learn to:

Break the cycle of overthinking
Build emotional discipline
Handle burnout & performance anxiety
Regain focus & joy in preparation

Take a step toward a calmer, sharper you
Register now.

Overthinking is one of the most common concerns we all face in our lives. It can hamper our preparation and can also get frustrating to deal with.

Here are a few tips from today, on "Stop Overthinking, Start Performing"

1 — 🎧 Pause the Loop

Your brain is playing the same “What if I fail?” track on repeat.
🎯 Ask: What emotion is driving this — fear, guilt, pressure?
💡 Spotting it is like finding a leak before fixing the pipe — you stop the source, not just the sound.

Pin pointing the exact cause is the first step towards stopping this loop.

#overthinking

2 - 🔄 Switch the Tab

Stuck in mental reruns about your mistakes?

🛠 Cook, stretch, or tidy your desk.
This distraction works just like switching tabs when your laptop freezes — you return with a refreshed mind.

#overthinking