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How to handle stress and anxiety in the days leading to the UPSC exam?
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- Managing stress requires a shift from intellectual input to mental regulation.
- Use box breathing or short meditations to lower cortisol and maintain focus.
- Stick to a familiar routine to minimize decision fatigue, and prioritize 7-8 hours of sleep to ensure cognitive recovery.
- Physical activity, like a 20-minute walk, helps vent nervous energy.
- Most importantly, practice positive visualisation and limit interactions with anxious peers.
- Treat your preparation as a completed process; at this stage, a calm mind is more valuable than any last-minute fact.
