Are You Starting or Upscaling UPSC Exam Prep? An UPSC Mentorship program could be just what’s needed! With their study schedules, lectures, short notes and practice tests they can keep your training on track while giving an edge when taking exams that frequently change patterns and patterns change themselves!
Reducing Academic and Exam Prep Disruptions
Balancing university studies with civil services exam prep can create schedule conflicts, which could potentially result in a gap year or career setback if not handled effectively.
1. Motivation
Motivation is the driving force that compels an individual to work harder, whether its source be internal feelings such as desire, aspirations and needs or external stimuli like rewards and incentives. Leaders must possess the ability to motivate others as doing so will create a dynamic workforce capable of producing better results for the company.
There have been various theories proposed to explain motivation. These include attribution theory, expectancy-value theory, goal orientation theory, reinforcement theory, social cognitive theory and self determination theory – each offering its own perspective and implications for research and application.
Intrinsic motivation is an internalized form of motivation that occurs when individuals engage in tasks that align with their values or goals. Accessing intrinsic motivation may include rewarding someone for performing these tasks with rewards tied to these values or goals – for instance a coffee mug reading “Employee of the Month” or an end-of-year bonus could serve to ignite intrinsic motivation for performance.
2. Time Management
Time management is the practice of scheduling and controlling how we spend our days. It involves prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines and committing to a schedule while practicing self-discipline to adhere to plans without procrastinating.
College life can be hectic and it is essential that you develop strong time management skills. This will enable you to prioritize academics, make friends and have fun while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Many students struggle with time management, which can result in burnout and an ineffective preparation for exams. Our mentorship programme aims to harmonise your study methods by offering full syllabus support, structured guidance and exam strategies such as Eisenhower matrix. Regular assessments and one-on-one mentoring help break your preparation down into manageable chunks for success with regular assessments as well as one-on-one mentoring; additionally we encourage positive learning mindset development as well as confidence building activities such as note making and MCQ/PYQ practice – helping you ace IAS exams and reach your career dreams!
3. Confidence
Confidence that arises from having an understanding of your personal values and an aim-directed mindset inspired by self-worth is the cornerstone of unshakeable confidence, fuelling you through obstacles, setbacks and even failures with ease.
Confidence can be defined as “a sense of inner security and trust”, an attitude of courage and overall competence, the willingness to try new things, positive self-talk, as well as a consistent behavior that creates a narrative about your reactions to life’s obstacles. However, this should not translate into arrogance or narcissism – rather it must be built over time as part of daily living practices that create an account of who you are as an individual.
Building confidence requires surrounding yourself with people who are confident, using positive “self-talk” to reframe situations and visualize success, exercising regularly or taking antidepressant medication can also help. Keep in mind, however, that confidence is merely an illusion and does not reflect reality or abilities at any particular moment in time – therefore maintaining a healthy balance in life with adequate rest and nutrition should always be priority number one for building self-assurance.
4. Goal Setting
Setting goals that you are proud to work toward can be essential in keeping yourself motivated. Achieved your goal can give a sense of achievement and increase confidence to take on more complex objectives. Furthermore, having goals helps prevent distractions that would derail your current project from taking hold.
An effective way of motivating yourself and your team towards reaching its goals is through incentives. This strategy involves providing them with rewards or benefits when meeting certain milestones or reaching certain objectives – this technique may motivate faster and more efficient work from everyone on your team.
Tathastu ICS’ Parth Saarthi Mentorship programme facilitates preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Examination by offering structured guidance, subject-specific strategy videos and access to Pre-Sure Prelims and Mains test series as an avenue of practice for university students preparing to sit the UPSC exam. Students also benefit from lecture-based classes on Essay writing and CSAT tests as well as reflective diaries and planning diaries designed to help create an effective exam strategy allowing them to work through the extensive UPSC syllabus systematically and confidently.
5. Self-discipline
Self-discipline refers to your ability to master your emotions and focus on tasks at hand, unlike motivation or willpower which require constant exertion to produce desired results. Self-discipline requires cutting wood for the fire even on days you may feel like abandoning it altogether.
As soon as your goals are clear and SMART (Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic and Time-bound), setting them will become much simpler when things get challenging. Finding your “Why” will also be useful; Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl stated this sentiment best: those with purpose in life can withstand almost any pain.” Discovering your “why” will keep you motivated even during trying times.
Track your progress regularly to see where you stand and identify areas for improvement. Focus on taking small steps at a time rather than trying to tackle too much at once; celebrate small victories that lead to larger ones!