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@Mastermind That video blew my mind! I have been adopting almost 8 out of them everyday. Thanks for sharing

@Shubham When you are get different kinds of emotions while you study, you could do many things to prevent them . 1)Become aware that you have a "thought' 2)Start to focus on your breath, your breath is the only thing which brings you back to the present moment 3)Even I face the same , while I study. But we got to train our minds! For ex- when you feel anxious, drink water and then get back to study. Repeat this a several times , your mind remembers these patterns easily. The next time it happens, repeat! In the long run, try to understand why such anxieties arise ? Is it because you aren't studying effectively? Is it the fear that you won't crack the exams? Do you fear the outcome/results more than you love your studies? Is it because you are distracted due to social media? Other suggestions that might help - Block studying helps! Like divide your topics into a block of 45 minute each, study for 45 minute then reward yourself with a break of 10 minutes. Stay motivated , affirmations are important for us. Make sure that you use your study table for studying, remove any items that distracts you from your study table. Use a timer to study, to assess how much of cumulative hours you put in! If possible get up early , I have noticed that from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. I take less effort and learn more. I try to do the above things while I have a thought. Hope it helps you!

Hey all! I don’t know how to sum up how am I feeling right now. I have never opened up this way, but I decide to write today with all my courage. It’s tough, painful and unbearable. I had a difficult childhood, all my life I had been into books, targets, results, awards and accolades. As a student, I hardly talked to anyone in college. I don’t have a friend circle. I face social anxiety, I am unable to talk to people with confidence, I can hardly face anyone around me, and I fear they won’t understand me. I don’t maintain an eye contact with them. I hardly go out these days. I used to be a competitive and brilliant student in school and college, but I believe I have lost that spark in me .Now I am slow at things and get confused easily, I fear competition. My energy drains out very often thinking about how I read and meet my daily targets. I procrastinate and that adds up to my burden. I have to face this feeling of guilt, I mock myself often. My mind is very volatile; I am highly inconsistent these days. I discontinued my research last year to pursue something new in life. My research wasn’t going that well, and I was not content with the work I was doing, so I quit. I thought all will be fine thereafter. I am to appear for an exam in a couple of months, but I am so inconsistent with studies. This exam means a lot to me, I try everyday to meet my targets but I fail drastically. All I want to do is clear this exam in one attempt. I watch many inspirational videos often and set a new routine every day, there are times when I feel so powerful and the very next day I feel so helpless. I have watched all of Leo’s videos on meditation, finding out life purpose, procrastination, setting targets, and backsliding and many more. It has been more than a year since I have followed the videos. But I lack consistency in thoughts and action. After all these, I am still unable to understand is it some mental disorder or emotional one! What should I do exactly? Is there any way I can overcome this negativity in me without going for a counselor or a therapist? Thank you

@GoldenAge Philosopher In order to distinguish yourself from other students, you need to find out what you are best at. I am sure that mechanical engineering covers many subjects , what is it that you like the most ? For ex - Is it fluid mechanics or thermodynamics ? If you really are into fluid mechanics(let's say) , then try building up concepts, look out for their practical applications. The rest will follow. Keep applying for jobs and in the meanwhile try to specialize in the topics which you find interesting! Good luck

Absolutely! Self pity is dangerous , I will let it go. I am awesome and I will be so. Thank you

This made my day! I will start small. I talked to my classmates today after a long time, it felt good.

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward" - Martin Luther King Jr.

I do breathing exercises and then meditate for a short time. The moment I focus on my breath , I am in present. If at all thoughts come, I don't resist. Ultimately I reach a stage where a dot kind of a thing leads me forward into nothingness. Thereafter I feel as if I am watching myself meditate. Do share your experiences as well. Thank you!

I am calm and composed always, but when in a group I fear to open up and put forward my suggestions. I have high levels of anxiety and fear rejection at times. I think that everyone knows better , so I hesitate to speak up. I am sure your suggestions will help me as well.

Hi! I am not exactly in a similar situation , but I can very well relate to the situation. My friends are on different levels of personal development. Many do not know what it is and many have just started. I feel connected to everyone of them. It's relatable because I had been in their place. It's glad to know that you're comfortable enough with letting things play their way. It's ok to feel disconnected at times. No one on this planet has same thoughts regarding a particular subject. A balance is needed between personal development and your relationship, which I am sure that you have maintained ! I believe we should respect the diversity in our friends and loved ones. An inward looking relationship or an inward oriented personal development strategy may not be the best option. So, be open to everything. Take care

Hi! I quit my Ph.D. on Dec 15, to start preparing for civil services. I have just begun and trust me it's ok if you did not complete the syllabus once. The syllabus is huge , you need to do selective studying. Start with baby steps - start with an hour , make it two , go slow, fall down, bounce back, gain momentum, meet your targets. Never should we give up! Give up unhealthy habits, they directly affect your studies , smoking and drinking makes you dormant and inactive. To think wisely, you got to be active and optimistic. Let's work hard and it is very much possible to crack the prelims if you start from today! Take care