Staying focused and determined is the new key to success

Hyderabad: It is a crucial phase for several youngsters in Telangana with notifications for jobs all set to be released by several government departments. Amid the growing tight competition, some job aspirants during their preparations for recruitment tests could feel prone to related anxiety and stress. Overcoming their anxiety and fears and staying focused could […]

Hyderabad: It is a crucial phase for several youngsters in Telangana with notifications for jobs all set to be released by several government departments.

Amid the growing tight competition, some job aspirants during their preparations for recruitment tests could feel prone to related anxiety and stress. Overcoming their anxiety and fears and staying focused could make the difference for many.

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Dr Diana Monteira, PhD in psychology and director of Hyderabad Academy of Psychology, underscores the importance of staying determined and focused towards the goal. “Students can write their goals down in bold font on a paper and place it at a spot where they regularly access. It plays a major role in reminding and motivating the students to get closer to their goals,” she advises.

How to stay focused

It is very important to stay focused when studying. Students should cut off all external communications and distractions like phone notifications, social media apps, digital streaming platforms and so on and stay determined towards learning the subjects. It is also important to tune your minds to time being cut other entertainment activities like hanging out with friends for hours together and so on.

Also, you should be prepared about the timeline attached to the preparation which could spread over months in different phases.

Then comes the current understanding of the subjects and finding the right sources for better learning – like attending coaching classes or group studies and so on.

You have to make a daily routine for yourself and adhere to it strictly. Only if you have a certain number of study hours dedicated – with ample small breaks for the brain to relax – it is easier to convince yourself to study. Also, involve family members also in the process of motivating you to study better as their support and constant reminders of getting back to books after a break might be really helpful.

Managing stress and anxiety

It is very normal for students to feel the fear of the examination and anxiety of the competition, points out Dr C Veerender, a psychologist at You and Me Counselling Centre.

“It is very important to first believe in your capabilities and not compare yourself with others. This comes only if you gain confidence in yourself which comes with having a good grip in the subjects,” he says.

Veerender has also penned a book in Telugu called Vijayaniki Dari Idi that focused on managing stress and anxiety for competitive exams, adding that one can also practice breathing exercises to keep their heart rate in control which might offer relief from fear and anxiety.

Developing memory power

Also, students should free themselves from all external tensions and stay focused with a calm mind so the brain can store the studied material. After a round of preparation, give a break and later check if the content is there stored in the memory or not! This exercise could help you not update the content but also make you go for revision if you do not feel satisfied with the preparation.

Study patterns

There can never be a fixed study pattern for all kinds of students. While a few students might be day makers – get up early in the morning and generate a lot of energy in the day; and there are other sets of students who might be focused only during the nights as there will be less distraction. So it is very important to understand what works best for you and adhere to that timeline.

Well, at the end of the day, staying focused with determination for a longer time will surely help you achieve your dream job.

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