Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Himanshu Tyagi shared four common triggers that UPSC aspirants have to face that affect their mental health and preparation.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is one of the most difficult examinations in the country. It not only tests the aspirants' knowledge but also their will and determination.
Several candidates have to face several triggers and social pressures during their preparation, which can take a toll on their mental health. Speaking about it, Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Himanshu Tyagi shared some insights on X (formerly Twitter).
He wrote, "During UPSC prep, normal social media stuff and friend gossip used to trigger me. Still happens sometimes. Triggered: We all get triggered, some less, some more. Why do we get triggered? Knowing the reason can help. Read."
During UPSC prep, normal social media stuff and friend gossip used to trigger me. Still happens sometimes.
Triggered: We all get triggered, some less, some more.
Why do we get triggered? Knowing the reason can help.
Read. pic.twitter.com/Ve1Ha98F4m
He shared 4 common triggers in the reply to the post. The first trigger he wrote was the student's past. The replay read, "Our past. What triggers us mostly depends on our past experiences. when you get triggered, instead of blaming circumstances, reflect on your past. Write down your major life events and heal them."
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The second trigger is dissatisfaction with our present situation. He wrote, "dissatisfaction with our present situation. Many times, we get triggered because we are dissatisfied with our job, our performance, or our standard of living. Analyze the root cause of dissatisfaction and heal yourself."
The third trigger is comparison. "Comparison. We compare. When we see our insecurities, we get triggered. Accept who you are. Start expressing gratitude. Thank God for what you have. Take a small break and think: What really matters to you?" he added.
And the last trigger is a distorted perception of the students. He wrote, "Our distorted perception. Some bad life events distort our perception of the world. Completely normal things often start irritating us. So, analyze: is my perception correct? Why do I feel so irritating?"
A few people shared their thoughts on the post and called it helpful for future UPSC candidates.
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