Clarity for UPSC by Dr.Shivin (AIR - 297)

Hey. I’m not feeling great. I’m not okay, either. As i look back over this year, it has been a fairly topsy turvy one. I think there are a lot of things i did right, but there were many things i could have done better. And I know it might look from the outside that I have no reason to be low, but I still am. Whenever there is something big in my life, when I achieve a feat or complete something, I share it here. It’s only fair that I share my low moments too. This message is just to tell you that it can happen to the best of us. There can be times when you just feel like crying, where you just feel worthless, where you feel that doing your best will not be enough and it doesn’t count, either. It might not be the case, but it is what I feel right now. I feel depressed. And it’s okay. It can happen. Sharing this to just let you all know that mental health matters, and in the worst moments of our lives we are not alone. I’m here. I’m listening. I’ll talk about this in a video too, as I look back on my year and evaluate everything I did. But rest assured, i’m here. And I will be, long term. I know mains ready by December could’ve been executed better. I know some things were not optimal. They are bothering me. Maybe in the video i’ll tell you guys everything and how it panned out, but my core message is this - you are NOT alone. I might take longer to reach you, but i’m never away. Just as I am sure that you are here for me too.

Regards.
Shivin.

The video above is mainly for people who did not make it in the mains this year. Please take a listen, hope this helps.

For those who did make it :

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The mains results are out. Congratulations to those who made it. To those who didn't, I'm sure this is a tough and daunting time. Mains takes a lot of effort and this is not an easy thing to go through. I've been in this position myself in 2021, and I understand that not a lot can make you feel better at this time. All I would say is, spend this time with your family and friends, don't take decisions in haste. If you decide to stay in this cycle, you would be in one of the best positions to make it next year. If you decide to exit the cycle, god speed and best wishes. Here to help.
To all, treat this time with humility and grace.

yours,
Shivin.

Hello all!
Hope you’re doing well.
Tomorrow morning, on YouTube, i’ll be posting a planner for the next 6 months with reverse planning for prelims 2025. Please put all your doubts in the comments of this post!

This video contains the instuctions to use this analyzer spreadsheet on google sheets
Go to file -> settings -> calculation tab -> Iterative calculation (change to Yes) -> Save settings (bottom right)