Indeed any competitive exam or any exam brings a complete wave of ups and downs . Moments when you will feel full energetic ready to overcome and fight with all the adversities coming in your way and moments when you will struggle to just attend a lecture . Nevertheless, all this makes the process worth chasing for. But the one important thing that aspirants generally ignore or are sceptical about is - GIVE YOURSELF TIME !
Be it half and hour or somewhat close to an hour or basically minimal time that re-triggers the lost zeal or flow of the study and retaining .
Very True.
Many times during the course of your civil service preparation, you will feel that you are not up to it. The UPSC exam study can take a year, and it is natural to feel a little low at times. At these times, remind yourself of your strengths.
Do not run away
Avoiding work can make you feel deflated. This is emotionally more draining than having to go through the frustration of reading for your paper.