Mehak Jain, AIR 17 : Notes and Strategy

Mantra for the upcoming days! 🍊

Mindset is the most important thing in the last few days. And PYQs, of course! 🧘🏻‍♀️

Rattling. Heartbreaking. Beautiful.

https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc?si=1_Q3jW5taQsSGm8w I keep going back to this speech whenever I need some life lessons!

"If, Then" Trigger Action Algorithms for Self-Care 1. If you’re pursuing a goal, then avoid telling people about it. It releases cheap dopamine and tricks your brain into thinking you've already achieved it (lowering motivation). Move in silence. 2. If you’re unhappy, then start with brain health. Sleep, hydrate, exercise, eat well, rebalance your dopamine with less screen time. Society labels many issues as mental health that are actually brain health. 3. If you’re experiencing a beautiful life moment, then write it down. Best tacos ever. Presentation you crushed. Bonfire with friends. Save the memory and, one day, the memory may save you. 4. If you find yourself regretting past decisions, then stop. You made the best choice at the time, with the knowledge you had. Be at peace with it. 5. If you’re stuck in a mental loop, then ask yourself : "Is this useful?" "Will I care about this in I year?" 6. If you’re comparing yourself to others, then don’t. Trust me, they have their own issues you'd never want. Only compare yourself to your former self. 7. If they steal your energy, then run away from them as fast as you can. And if they're prone to conflict, then ditto. 8. If you feel overwhelmed by mainstream media, then turn it off. You're allowed to NOT have your attention monetized. 9. If you’ve recently been destroyed by something, then now’s the best time to change your life. Focus on your values and daily habits to build yourself back stronger. You get to write how the story ends. 10. If you’re feeling rushed, then try going at 85%. "Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast." Carl Lewis 9-time Olympic God medalist ran his fastest at 85% anyway.

"If, Then" Trigger Action Algorithms for Self-Care 1. If you’re pursuing a goal, then avoid telling people about it. It releases cheap dopamine and tricks your brain into thinking you've already achieved it (lowering motivation). Move in silence. 2. If you’re unhappy, then start with brain health. Sleep, hydrate, exercise, eat well, rebalance your dopamine with less screen time. Society labels many issues as mental health that are actually brain health. 3. If you’re experiencing a beautiful life moment, then write it down. Best tacos ever. Presentation you crushed. Bonfire with friends. Save the memory and, one day, the memory may save you. 4. If you find yourself regretting past decisions, then stop. You made the best choice at the time, with the knowledge you had. Be at peace with it. 5. If you’re stuck in a mental loop, then ask yourself : "Is this useful?" "Will I care about this in I year?" 6. If you’re comparing yourself to others, then don’t. Trust me, they have their own issues you'd never want. Only compare yourself to your former self. 7. If they steal your energy, then run away from them as fast as you can. And if they're prone to conflict, then ditto. 8. If you feel overwhelmed by mainstream media, then turn it off. You're allowed to NOT have your attention monetized. 9. If you’ve recently been destroyed by something, then now’s the best time to change your life. Focus on your values and daily habits to build yourself back stronger. You get to write how the story ends. 10. If you’re feeling rushed, then try going at 85%. "Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast." Carl Lewis 9-time Olumpic God medalist

Well-being first, exam next! 🧘🏻‍♀️

And that concludes the PT series from us. Wishing all of you the best! @UPSCneil