How was your 2023? Some Tough Questions and the Path Ahead. 

I AM GOING THROUGH ALL OF THIS insecurities, Guilt, pressure, anxiety everyday and Question myself why did i even choose this path , where even after putting efforts I am not getting any results. Its just depressing and worst feeling , do not even feel like to say "HAPPY NEW YEAR" to anyone. Because its just downgrading... never had these feelings ever before.. These exams take everything from you.

Learnings from 2023 : 1) Always be honest with yourself. 2) parents are our strength and well wisher. 3) don't waste time bcz it will never come back Planning for 2024: 1) I will study 7 to 8 hrs daily. 2) I will try to clear net/ jrf exam of june 2024 3) I will be honest with my preparation and studies. 4) respect my parents 5)Try to loose 2 to 3 kg weight. 6) always try to keep myself happy, fit and studious girl😊..

2023 was a year of failure for me, failed to put effort, failed to reflect on it, failed to bounce back and was stuck in this vicious loop of wasting time and feeling guilty but doing nothing about it (just like 2022). But this year has thought me major lessons about discipline and how much i have underestimated it all my life and how hard it is actually stay disciplined and consistent. I'm going to set achievable targets and try to build upon it everyday. Hopefully i revisit this in a year and be proud of the growth and effort i have put in every single day. Thank you sir, for this video. Happy new year to everyone and wishing everyone the best for this process of self improvement in 2024.

I have failed upsc pre 4 times in a row. With every attempt, I improved myself but I think I have not sufficiently worked hard so that the demand of exam gets fulfilled. CSAT was also a big challenge in front of me, even after knowing i didn't put in the efforts that the exam required. I lack discipline in my schedule and i didn't do revisions regularly. I also wasted a lot of time in scrolling on youtube and twitter. Milestones/Growth achieved: 1. Taught chemistry and mentored JEE/NEET aspirants in two institutes, i.e. one pvt and other one govt. 2. Switched to healthy diet. 3. Learnt to write good ans from shivin sir's classes.(write smart course). 4. Become more patient and self-dependent. Targets for 2024: 1. Bring discipline in daily schedule. 2. study for min.54 hrs a week. 3. Understanding mistakes and tackling them holistically. 4. Crack upsc and uppsc prelims both 5. Wrap up mains prep in January with 40% optional. Analyse 2023 paper. 6. Write 2023 mains 4 gs papers and essay paper by 31st Jan 2024. 7. Before upsc prelims, i will give atleast 30 gs tests and 10 csat tests. 8. For uppsc, i will give atleast 5 tests. It was a great session, Shivin Sir. Thanks 😊 nd happy new year 🎊

2023 was a year of pain, anxieties, insuriities, but most importantly it was a year of learnings in many ways, I didn't clear the exam in my 1st attempt , was depressed for almost 3 months because of my relationship. Didn't clear any other exams, though my parents are very supportive but deep down their hopes are high for me to be something. It was maybe the most difficult year of my life. But NOTHING IS GOING TO STOP ME FROM BEING THE PERSON I WANT TO BE. 2024 is a year were my efforts and result will speak louder than my failure. Its a journey FROM THE DEPTHS OF DESPAIR TO THE HEIGHTS OF ECSTASY. Thank you Shivin sir for your guidance. Hope to meet you soon a an officer.

Review of 2023 1. I overcame my worst emotional state by facing it with my courage. 2. Overcame fear of answer writing & built risk taking skill 3. Improved my focus & energy, learned to remain calm & present,,, Targets for 2024 1. Be the best version in physical, mental, spiritual phase,, so that can serve the nation with my whole devotion. 2. Work tirelessly over myself, over my relations with family, friends, etc 3. Make my parents proud of my efforts.

2023: having missed Pre 22 by 2 marks, I was almost certain that I would be writing Mains 23, till, Pre 23 came as a shocker. I missed the expected cutoff by 20 marks. It shook me to the core. I couldn't believe what had happened, having put similar efforts as in Pre2022. I started feeling that this exam is all about luck and not worthy of me, and lost my vision and mission. I forgot why I had started this journey. With scarcity of alternate options, abundance of ego, and fearing of coming out my comfort zone(which is sitting in a room and preparing for this exam), I thought of giving it another shot. Yes I only thought, never took much action. I could never have the courage to reopen the 2023 Pre paper to see where I went wrong, the paper haunts me till date. Pre 2024 seemed a year away, and my procrastinating self took over and I maybe spent the most wasteful 6 months of my life- where I not only studied less, but also enjoyed less, I stopped being me. 2024 comes with a new opportunity- 2 days into it I feel a little better- with some deep brainstorming. I am trying to re-realise my mission and connect to my vision once more, and more importantly, to again become myself, who I had lost post Pre 2023- someone who took care of his health, had productive study sessions, followed his hobbies and kept his family happy. I will bounce back, because I really feel that I don't have anything to lose now, and hence everything to gain. 2024, you'll be one of the best years of my life, it would be my revenge for 2023.

I graduated in 2023, this is my best memory for my lifetime. I've not done considerably well this year. I've not studied the as per my potential and fallen prey to wishful thinking for most of the time. 2024 is going to be my planned year, a year filled with immense efforts and dedication. I promise myself that I'll be proud of myself at the end of 2024.

2023 started with a lot of Josh to crack upsc cse, did csat coaching and mock tests, didn't score well in them, did pyqs well but nothing helped much in actuall prelims. Gave 5more exams and failed. - wrote few answers around 15-20 - after prelims gave only 2 tests - revising optional at good pace but wrote only 4answers - I have good friends and family to cheer me up and helps me track my progress. - Started sudarshan kriya - joined NGO to spread meditation and mindfulness 2024 - Plan b Masters and ____!! - Targeting 50 Hours a week - Mock test with analysis - A trip / spritual trip - Help people/ student to practice meditation and mindfulness. Keeping it simple and focusing on few things at a time. ( even after failing multiple exam, I have faith in myself... I'm going to make a beautiful life for myself. I'm grateful for everything in my life.)

I have found my capabilities, my strength, got stressed , anxiety, not maintaining good health and sleep. Become more introvert, spending too much time in phone,also wasted a lot time by overthinking about the exam. I can say i have not wasted this year but i have learnt something from it. But now from new year onwards i will be more planned about things, more focus on health, not be lazy , patient, try to put more efforts on studies.

2023 - not so focused, let the time go. Consistent but with little effort, never felt that today I worked the hardest that I could. Changes for 2024 Weekly improvement tracking on six dimensions. Be serious this time as now or never and apply the learning of past. Thanks Shivin, you being a real mentor though virtual.

2023 Achievements : 1) Completed my graduation with good marks. 2) Entered in the UPSC preparation 3) Started my post graduation . Learnings : - Yeah I have started upsc preparation but only to start is not an achievement. There are many learnings from this : I wasn't consistent😔, didn't read editorials on daily basis, didn't include current affairs in my preparation. Yeah I have increased my focus😊 but there is need to improve more. I didn't follow the strategy which I made for this year. I haven't improved my sleeping time: today I woke up on 9:30 o'clock which is very disappointing😔. I started eating too much because of which I have gain much wait and I didn't do exercise also. When my mood was off I behaved with my family in a manner which is not good. But I don't want 2024 to go like this. So I will do my best in 2024 to improve myself in the following areas: 1) I will be consistent in my preparation 2) I will read daily editorials and include current affairs in my prep 3) I will wake up on time and will eat less and healthy food and also do exercise. 4)I will stick to my strategy and spend less time on phone and increase my study hours. 5) I will try to be kind and humble. And though my main goal is to crack upsc CSE 2025 I will not ignore my post graduation also. Happy new year.😊🎉🎉

2023 was year of failures for me,so stressful and bad as I thought nothing good to remember about this year but I will learn from my failures and will not give up. 2024 - move Hopefully and will achieve self independence at the end of this year.And can give more to others.

2023 Milestone:: cleared net , improve my health Learning:: fear of failure has taken so much from me...got to know that they are not that bad....and if on my worse days I can do this good ...I want to believe in me more than anything... Thus I will focus on my efforts because results were never in my hands to start with.. 2024 Week already able to do 45 hrs Goal is 50 hrs. Became a loyal friend to me not a hater, I deserve that, gone through worst days in life where I wanted to disappear from earth this year..so goal is to achieve highest form of self love I.e. discipline.

learnings from 2023: 1)living in present .2)getting out of the relax mode ,thats not the right time3)reflecting back at the end of each day and week .3)practicing emotional intelligence 4)saying no to unnecessary things5)practice making consistent effort in every scenario.

2023 gone too early. Much sooner than i thought, I did achieve a lot with a lot of mistakes and some time waste. But this 2024 , I will try to make it better than the previous year, through my best efforts.

Learning from 2023 - I had on and off study routine due to not taking a enough breaks and leading a burnout and not being able to study for weeks. So my learning would be take a day off in a week to reenergize myself Plan for 2024 - 1)50+ study hours a week 2)taking a day off and relax 3)start reading self help book for at least 15mins a day 4)start working out 5)be kind

Learnings from 2023: 1) I have to be productive for at least 25 days of a month. 2) when I procastinate or waste my day other aspirants are studying 3) don't overthink 4) honestly I have to give my 100% Planning for 2024 1) want to be healthy physically and mentally both 2) targeting 2024 prelims 3) from 1st Jan i will give my 100% 4) balancing my dreams, family, friends

Thank you 2023 🎉 for teaching me self worth. 🙏 The path where I started my journey of self healing, self growth and self analysis. I'm Thankful to God and my mumma pappa for being there with me when I thought of ending everything the hope that things will fall into place one day. I'm looking forward to 2024 got connected to spirituality and universe 🌌 thankyou everyone ❤ even who did wrong to me I forgive every soul. Keep shining ⭐✨ and be positive welcome 2024 it's gonna be my year. 🎉

Learnings: 1) It's ohk to become nervous, fearful..bad days can be dealt bravely. 2) lost my grandma... But learnt to be courageous n stood back again. 3) not everyone is ur wellwisher, so cut them out of ur life.. 4) patience, perseverance, hardwork is key to success.. As I saw my friend she got 3 rd rank in bpsc this year.. & my jiju 1st rank in state in NRHM... Got positive vibes n motivation.. Good thing take time just honestly perform ur work. 2024 plan 1) will focus on revision, practice more 2) 50 answer more I hv to write 3) will complete optional fully 4 ) CSaT- daily practice 5) will cut ooff myself from frnds... 6) try to be Emotionally strong 7) not going to entertain toxic ppl 8) diet& health..

Thank you for such a great ending of 2023... Your voice just opened my eyes... Have a great and happy new year to you too... ❤

Learn from 2023 : I was failed in 2023 prelims……. and the reasons are I believed that only knowledge is key of prelims but i was wrong there is need to build aptitude to solve questions Impliment in 2024 : I will gain lots of knowledge and also build aptitude. 2. I will try to focus on pyq and do study 8 to 10 hr a day . 3. Loose some body fat or wase v handsome to hu hi mein😊

2023 - Learning 1. Always live in present rather than past or future 2. Dont be over expect from yourself or someone else as thing happing without expectations provide more happiness 3. Procastination is my biggest enemy 4. Priority on Health 2024 1. Be organized 2. Be humble 3. Not so flexible 4. Time management 5. Health priority

Milestones : got my degree , continued with scholarship, happy relationships , consistency , achieved happiness in studies Learnings : compromised mental health, physical health , hobbies , leisure a bit , and family time . Plan : continue with my studies , fulfill those personal commitments, efforts in studies ,

2024: 50 hours a week will be my only metric to track the next year. - no Instagram, no RU-vid reels - sleep by 10 , wakeup early - focus on health (diet, hair, care, dark circles remedies) - Yoga daily for 20 min. 2023: Great things did happen. But I also had through go through a very bad phase. I'm proud that I endured that. Though my study hours were very minimal( due to huge procrastination and mindless scrolling) I did answer writing for the first time. - I wrote 2 essays, - wrote some 10 answers in GS - did 2 mains only subjects. - wrote notes for never touched 25% of my optional paper-2.

All the best to you. ✨You are kind enough. May be tolerance is the only cause hampering your kindness.

I failed so I got the backup ready. This is last year i can attempt past 23 - achievement - I got the Job as backup. future 24 - I want to continue my aim, at least end up with mppsc. - Being more focused and Have better sleep time and schedule. Thank you for your support shivan, you feel like at least if i have given full effort to my life, i will never feel unsuccessful because there are people like you who are humble enough.

When we look at just one aspect of the year we can easily say it was not our year. This was a bad year. But now when the year is about to end and I reflected back on how my year was, I am truly grateful for everything. I gave my first attempt didn't clear pre itself, cried over it but also analysed my mistakes and working on it. But an year is not just about career. It's also about how u and your parents were healthy. There wasn't any major problem in my life. I was fit. My family and loved ones were fine too. And despite all the failures I am so so grateful to God for giving me everything. I am gonna work hard and ik I will definitely achieve something in my life. I wish 2024 be a beautiful year for me. There are lots of opportunities coming my way and I just wish that one year from now I am in a different position. More strong, happy and successful.

2023 growth and learning In time period that I worked hard , I got an acknowledgement from within myself and this was the feeling I had probably not got since long. When I knew I did well, the results were good and when I got overconfident I messed up. Following you was the best decision for me this year. I learnt a lot from you. I can sit for more hours now and I can focus better. I became much calmer although there is still a long way to go. I wasted a lot of time this year doing unnecessary things, getting involved in things which were not in my hand, trying to solve things beyond my capacity. I read a lot unnecessarily.I learnt it the hard way that I should prioritise my health. 2024 :Studying 55+ hrs per week, Becoming a calmer person, careful about what I consume and walk a bit daily , Status quo with family and don't get involved in unnecessary talks, staying away from people who are exhausting, Consistent wake-up and sleep time

It has not been a good year for me . I have not achieved and faced failure But got to learn a lot from this year . As I have also wasted alot of time . Feeling guilty for doing so . But ITS BETTER LATE THAN NEVER . whatever I have learn from this year will use it in 2024 . I will plan my 2024 and will do my best to achieve all those targets . I will be efficient , Consistent and disciplined in 2024 . I will Put all the efforts which I can and will not waste my time anymore . hope to achieve whatever I thought for 2024 .

I had achieved and learnt a lot of things in 2023 and aspire from 2024 as one the best years for me.

2023 was my year of learnings. But,I am looking forward to 2024,in terms of better personal growth, career and taking my health seriously. Happy new year 🎉 ✨️

2023 year brought mixed feelings for me. I got a job this year as a milestone, in terms of growth, I developed a new bond with lots of people this year. On the other hand , I lost my most special person in this year. I started delving more time on phone. Measures,Plans for 2024- To be more focused towards my goal, to spend less time on phone, to become more responsible and not complaining all the time.Give special time to my health, follow good diet and do yoga and exercise

2023 was a Rollercoaster loaded with emotions, bad and good. Even tho I achieved many personal goals this year but I did not do my best so I'm rooting for a better 2024 and I will try to work ever harder. And as always, Dr. Shivin has always been there for us throughout the year and I'm very grateful for it ❤ Happy New Year all 🥳🎊 Wishing you good luck 🎉

2023 : mostly personal milestones- made good friends, helped my brother to get into a good engclassg, boarded my first flight. Growth- understood the act of letting things and people go, got out of my comfort zone by trying new things, accepted the "change", and Tried prioritizing myself more than others. learnings- did not work the hardest and wasted many days I can count, not dealt with failure certainly did not achieve any success, and showed kindness at necessary times to myself(easily turns into self-pity if I do so), to my friends and even family 2024 plan I don't really like to plan out everything cause it always backfires on me and then I get upset. although I think I have it in my head . plan would be majorly working on the above shortcomings and doing things which I'm supposed to be doing as an aspirant

Dear 2023 I've failed multiple times during your reign , those moments were can't express in words but were hard on me . Along with this there are some learning from 2023 which could be beneficial for 2024 and in my journey of success. I assure that in 2024 i won't let any stone unturn , no ifs & but my actions and it's outcomes would be the spokesperson of mine . Principle of my life : NEVER COMPLAINT NEVER EXPLAIN 😊

2023 brought a lot of changes, and I'm thankful for them. I finally decided that I want to genuinely give UPSC and myself a shot, something I'd been considering very vaguely only. I'm still very slow in the process and at a very initial stage, because in the middle of my prep I took out time for my UGC NET preparation. These would actually be the first two exams in my life I've studied and put in effort for. From being someone who'd go to give End Sem exams of postgrad level without even looking at the syllabus, I'm giving myself the chance to be a studious kid again and I like it. I study - which in itself is a huge deal for me, personally. I've also accepted that working on Math is unavoidable for me and I want 2024 to be my year for that. I feel like I still did not give my 100% in 2023, but I allowed myself to give my 60%, so baby steps are working out well, I guess. I cried A LOT this year, and many times for no visible reason. Learnt some lessons from that. Your videos help a lot. :)

Learnings: just be true to myself and i always remember my self worth.....never going to loose my self respect on any terms ......consuming less time on my phone ...always remember my bhgwan.. Targets for 2024 : keep myself healthy and fit ..loose weight... increase attention and retention power ...going to clear this pre ...last but most important always going to fight with own fear and going to handle every situation ❤

Hi Shivin. Thank you so much for the video. Much needed one. As much as you have been focusing on mental health, please also look into your emotional health too, everyone. We are all dealing with the most uncertain of the times, and with so much going around us. I hope with this comment everyone who reads it also watch videos on keeping up with it. Personally, for me, sister Shivani has helped a lot. Happy New Year, 2024! :)

I just hope I'll stick to the things I wrote in my diary for 2024. 2023 - could have done so much but ended up with absolutely nothing. 2024 - I hope I'll put the effort required to achieve my aim. May we all stick to our words 🙏🤍🕉️ Have a happy, healthy and sukoon bhara New Year evryone! 🎊

2023 my mental health deteriorated to an extent I thought coming back was not possible but I persevered I did meditations yoga skipping walking tried to calm myself through those panic attacks and tried my best for the exam breaking my own record of putting in hours of study but after not being selected in the pre couldn’t get that back over eating no exercise and whatnot but after mourning for a month I tried again, I’m still trying to push in more hours more than 2-3 a day and I’ll achieve that I’m also happy for the fact I was there for my friends and fam. So for 2024 it’s Breaking my own glass celling in being the better version of me a happy healthy productive and calmer me ! Where I can be proud of myself that I MADE IT ! Less procrastination and more discipline

2023 :many failures ,regrets, time waste 2024:no time waste ,focus on process,personal growth

2023 was a year in which i have failed to reflect my efforts whole heartedly ,wasted many hours on phone , just not focused which i have to be , failed to take care of my health , not revised much, not focused on answer writting but the upcoming year will be a golden year the resolution i have taken to reverse above failure and transform them into success. thank you sir for the video this was much needed!

Morning happiness is your video Sir! Have a happy new year ahead :)

2023 learnings: Procrastination is the thief of time, youtube addiction is a real thing(wasted months) 2024 plan ahead: put as much effort i can in upsc prep , be true to myself

Advance Happy New Year Sir. Thank you for your guidance for the previous year.

Happy New Year 🎉, and thank you for sharing your thoughts 🙏🔥

2023 was a very unique year , because this year i failed , i won , i learned , and i fought . also , lots of my strength i got to know and lots of weakness also .i've completed most of the syllabus this year . but i didn't give a single test till now . and i think i may have fear . but inspite all of that , i am trying and will be . i will try to complete my syllabus and also i will give tests now on. in 2024 , i will be more health conscious and also try to be stable mentally .

As i am writing i can see my all months after prelims a major milestone and it was as exactly with plud and minus tuning with the plan in my head.. Only a month after prelims i see a Wastage of 20days and thereafter i was as consistent as the sun and the moon. Though i see i was not so disciplined but i was really in the marathon running in the mid of all as the tortosie in the famous fable.. And now with the december just passing. I have increased the work load and going with it. As the question put above i can mark most of them.. But the first one i have not studied hardest but consistent of 7 hrs.. +/- analysing every aspect i have performed best of my ability in forthing going year. And wish that my coming year will be as beautiful and satisfying as the previous one..

2023 A year which has not went good enough in terms of my upsc preparation. The main evil of my preparation was procrastination and addiction of mobile which has ruined this year but not totally because some good things has also happened like i had joined optional classes in june but after doing so much of procrastination at the end i had completed paper 2 of my optional at least 1 time and also completed some basic ncerts as base for my 2025 journey . The next year which is coming would be a great year for me . Looking forward to complete my optional and gs completely and will increase my studying hours week by week from the 1st week of jan so that my preparation would go on right track and one of the most important thing is that will do self evaluation every day every week and every month of my goal that where i was where i am where i have to go. Will se this comment again in 31st dec 2024.👍

This was the video ,which i was searching for , its a blessings in disguise ,thank you sir ,respect 🙏

I have learnt so much From 2023 starting with preparation for upsc, it has taught me how to be patient, compassionate and find good things in everything which I want to carry for the rest of my life For the coming year I want to induce my preparation time and also I will have to learn to say no to my family and friends because I think I'm wasting a lot of time hanging with them because I didn't wanted to hurt them. Thanks for the video, perfect gesture to end a year in an efficient way ❤

Year 2023:- MILESTONES:- 1) I started running every morning i took up this hobby as i couldn't find a way to deal with the failure of prelims 2023(P.S- i am signing up for this year's half marathon) 2) I read 25 books this year apart from my upsc syllabus. 3) I did meditation and journaling though was not fully consistent with it. 4) I stopped using social media(insta,snap,facebook)only using youtube now. LEARNINGS:- 1) need to put more efforts in my weaker subjects. 2) put more efforts to CSAT. 3) scheduling proper breaks. YEAR 2024:- 1) give 50+ hours weekly. 2) become consistent with meditation and journaling. 3) try to stay positive. 4) learn to say NO to people who disturb your peace.

First of all thanks for making this video Dr. Shivin..I would like to share my success and failure as follows: • Personal level - I was a very negative and insincere person in the beginning of 2023 but now I feel less negetive and more sincere. • Examination level - I had prepared nothing for mains before giving prelims 2023 but now I can say I have some shot of idea about mains -Gs & optional both. Way forward: Undoubtedly I had made so many mistakes and wasted almost half of the year on something unnecessary this year. But now I am looking forward to the changes to make my journey worthy and fulfilling my dreams. Some targets for 2024 before prelims: - complete governance, ethics, social justice and internal security with pyq in January 2024 - Attempt at least 2 sectional tests for each prelims specific subjects - Attempt at least 20 GS full length test - solve 10+ CSAT papers -and most important thing, prelims pyqs (2013-23) of both gs and csat.

2023 has been quite dull for me. Wasted my time lost focus , did nothing. Wasted days are turning into wasted life . starting 2024 I will change myself entirely and I will word very hard .

The best happened to me was coming across your channel ❤

Thank you sir... Wishing you happy new year,🎉🎉

2023: Negatives: Close friendships broken, Family problems that ultimately affected me the most, wasted lots of time, just studied without any track/test or Pyqs, Failed the entrance exam of SPIPA, then now homesickness as I am now away from my family for the very first time. Positives: Found a few new friends, explored myself, got satsang of BAPS, and right now at a far better place to study than SPIPA. 2023: Ups and Downs but that taught me many life lessons to me! Thank you God for everything. 2024: Starting Optional subject preparation, will track time every day, will daily prepare the schedule for the next day, will best try to study a minimum 8 hours consistently, will work on my communication skills daily for 10-15 minutes + Improve my handwriting, give 10-15 minutes on call to family and friend.

This was the year when I actually started Preparing......maybe I could have done more better but yeah still I managed to study ( its a milestone for me ) ....I need to work upon my health and also waking up early that is something I will achieve in the upcoming year.... I will surely improve my mistakes.... especially focus on Answer writing ......I will try to extend my study hours and will work upon my personal issues. Thank you year 2023 for leanings And welcome 2024 I hope Ill be the better version of myself this year ❤❤

Wonderful questions for a reality check. Answering these questions to oneself is so important to one's mental stability and awareness in an existential competitive exam

2023 was a tough year for me. In every possible sense. it was so challenging for me in terms of my mental and physical health. I've dealt with anxiety, loneliness and borderline panic. I couldn't give my best to upsc, I couldn't even give my 50% honestly. But the year also taught me a lot- now I feel comfortable spending time by myself, I don't feel so lonely anymore, I'm able to deal with my anxiety constructively. The year taught me to never give up- np matter what. There's always another day to make things better. and that's the mindset I'm taking to the next year. it taught me to be RESILIENT. The best thing that happened to me- done with 90% of the optional. Feeling so light and less burdened. 2024 is my year to shine and rise. My year to be disciplined and consistent. To make progress- not just academically but also mentally and physically. I'm not making goals that are just limited to this exam- rather I'm looking at life as a whole, and I'll work holistically on every aspect to the best of my capacity. I know I'm only human, and there will be tough days, but there's always another day to make things better, and I hope to wake up every day with this mindset every day this year. I am grateful for all the lows this year, and I am ready to take on next year head on.

Year 2023 Review:: 1)Completed my LLB but after that wasted my time ..2)Did not give enough time for preparation..3)Kept procrastinating daily goals …4)Lacked consistency in studies…5)Did not focus on Optional and Mains Answer writing and did not write even a single essay 7) Did enter into a relationship Year 2024 Goals:: 1)Will establish consistency i.e. Study 7-8 hours daily 2) Will continue to maintain my relationship honestly and be loyal 3)Will get a job as backup and continue towards my main aim 4) Will learn from every single mistake I did last year and try to improve in every field 5) Will focus on health and start exercise

Good morning sir Thank you so much for supporting us all the year and in future years Wishing a happy and healthy year ahead 2024 🙂🙂😊😊

2023 has been life-changing year.❤

In 2023 : 1.) I waste my 5- 6 hours in RU-vid ( watching movies, dramas, web series and cricket etc.) 2.) I just talk to my friends on phone like 10 - 12 hours per week 3.) I make many strategy and plans but I couldn't achieve it 4.) Doing all this things in my life I became depressed, a little bit rude and angry person WHAT I WANT TO ACHIEVE IN 2024 : 1.) Only 15- 20 min. For mobile in a day 2.) Say no to friends 3.) 8- 9 hours studying daily 4.) For being a calm person I'll do meditation 10- 15 mins per day 5.) Every day revision

As I look back my past actions in the last one year ( 2023). As per as preparation is concerned It went unproductive and I failed to perform my task according to my daily,weekly and monthly planning. 2024 would be solely dedicated for UPSC preparation. I can do it. Best wishes to me

My failures- 1. No proper revision 2. Lacked in answer writing 3. Didn't follow the sleep schedule 4. Missed many classes 5. Been quite lazy 6. Unhealthy diet, now i've gained. 7. Bad with my relationships. 8. Been confused regarding overall strategy and sources. Successes- 1. I learned to be a sincere person. 2. Know how to do hard work. 3. Don't fear any challenge. 4. Evolved into a more knowledgeable person. Targets for 2024- 1. Clear pre and mains 2024. 2. Better health( gym) 3. Follow my sleep schedule. 4. A lot and lot of preactice answer writing, essay, CSAT. 5. Try to be mentally sharp. 6. Reduce time spent over yt. I shall find this comment after making it whatever i've mentioned a year later.

I got even more focused this year and was able to overcome many distractions which were controllable and I look ahead to 2024 to be even more focused and dedicated person towards my goals

Sir,Thanks for sharing your personal things it makes us feel normal about our own mistakes and not carry too much of guilt in us theres room for improvement always comparing myself to 2022 ,2023 was massive and im happy i choose upsc and the dedication it requires chnged me as a person I got close to god ,family and friends in a healthy way I know my boundaries thanks to you making things easy for us in whichever you you can !i wish you All the best i think you should feel lucky you can teach people which you are happy doing that may you get into ifs and continue doing this

I will make 2024 my best year, not by results but with my efforts

Love your content sir ❤❤ It helps in our carrier and mental growth

2023 has taught me many lessons about various things whether it is my attitude towards the world, my expectations from anyone or my reaction to other things and people. I really enjoyed the year but also faced many ups and downs, felt depressed and disgusted but i am feeling good because of the people who stayed at my back. Academically i haven't made a visible progress but this year has put upsc in my mind and heart. Whatever I've suffered this year was just because of my perspective about things and feelings, it was my attitude towards life and people and i am not going to repeat that. I've spent 2023 the way it wanted me to but 2024 would go ahead how I want it to go. Not going to repeat all that mistakes any further. 2024 will be the year of improvement, success ,happiness & hardwork

2023 was bitter sweet year for me. Though I couldn't clear mains this year, it was a great learning experience. Thanks for your guidance. Keep doing what u r doing !

Good morning sir you are the best person that I meet in upsc and I am sure that I will make it clear the exam with your guidance ❤😊 thanks a lot sir for help us

I would never w ant 2024 to compromise my studies, with toxic thoughts of close relations - be it family, friends, fke frie, love etc etc.. Tracking studies is key! And never losing willpower is something i learned end of year.

Thank you sir...I will meet u soon after clearing my upsc exam

2023 was not such a great year to me but still it wasn't the worst. It helped me to grow personally more than academically. I found some good friends and decluttered the unwanted ones without any explanation and I don't feel guilty at all for that. I turned 20 on 31st December and when I look back at my 19 years of life I feel I haven't done much but I'm definitely not going to take it in a negative way. From the beginning of my graduation I decided to prepare for UPSC but everytime my habit of procastinating stopped me but not anymore I will start it now from my 4th sem and I expect 2024 to bring me confidence,belief,consistency,and most importantly discipline and to have control over my mind and be grateful towards my family and god. I will definitely finish my syllabus and learn guitar also and I promise to myself 2024 will be year of self improvement and I will not regret my actions.I'm writing this as a letter to myself and I will come back on my 21st bday on 31dec2024 to look back did I achieved what I aimed:)

2023 was not good yr for me especially on health issues and had lot of anxiety in 2024 I will try to stay healthy and focus more on studies and try to less my anger actually I get angry very quickly but often can't express it so I will try to channelise my anger into positive results... Happy new year to everyone ❤❤

Happy new year everyone 🎉❤ You are an inspiration Shivin sir 🍃

In 2023, I did not work that hard, I did take things lightly and did not put in more effort that UPSC prep requires me to. I have been in this loop of not working hard enough, wasting my time and then having guilt and in that guilt again not studying well. I want to get out of this loop and work really hard. In 2024, I want to learn from the mistakes I made in 2023 and I want to work really hard. I want to schedule my day and study 50+ hours every week consistently. In 2024, I want to prove my mettle and got to bed with the satisfaction that I used my time effectively towards my goal- UPSC and Indian Foreign services.

2023 learnings 1) How many hours I sit on my table is not important, how many hours I study is important. 2) Don't overthink, just let it be, Nishkama karma 3) Not given enough tests for upsc pre 4) Completely ignored CSAT Plan for 2024 1) Will study 45+ hrs in a week 2) Take break on Sunday but if I wasted any weekday hours then I will not take 3) Give minimum 100 tests for upsc pre 4) Will not ignore csat, will give quality time 5) Will not bother about results 6) Will not waste time in thinking that whether I should take break or not, I will just take a break 7) Will read 2 pages daily of one book (starting with 5am club) + Ramcharitramanas 8) Will give test whether my syllabus is completed or not

2023 This yr was a mixed in some way it was good and in some it was not according to plan and got multiple failures whether it was exam or relationship... But in last few month I got dedicated and consistent towards my studies... Learned to say no and start living on my self. 2024 - goal •Wake up early • maintain consistency and dedication towards exam • good diet, regular exercise and mediation •No expectation and attachment • 48 hrs study followed by one day off • time for family and frnds

I never studied a single day in 2023 somehow I was not in that mental state after facing back to back failures. But yah I joined a job and make myself financially stable first.

Pain of all failures at one side, and the guilt of wasting time at one side. Both weights equal. 💔

2023 : learnt that no one is permanent in life.. Had a very bad lifestyle that impacted my health 2024 : will learn to be more detached with people in life.. Focus on my health as i struggle with it.. More concentration on studies... Achieve the targets...

2023: I decided to be brave and take a leap; started preparing for this exam. And in this journey i have learnt a lot. Learnings: i have to put in more effort, and be consistent on the prep. I also want to reduce my screen time. 2024: I want to give my everything before the exam, and focus on my health, diet and consistency in general.

Thank you so much sir!

Milestones--> Got better as a person!! Failed so miserably that will never ever forget 28th may even after i clear this exam but i guess after i did analysis i felt there were so many areas i needed to improve and i did eventually. Also starte meditation, exercise; quite regular in it. Plan--> Clearing Pre & Mains this year and stop thinking on delusional things and wishful thinking!!! Happy New Year!!

2023 has been a year full of upheavals and also a year with substantial learnings. I staved off learning, in some manner. Didn’t carry out things in accordance with my calibre. Procrastinated way beyond my imagination. Flunked to presume the gravity of situations. The chalking out for 2024 - ✅Avert the naysayers. ✅Study consistently and with a concrete mapping out. ✅Refrain from falling prey to Social Networking sites. ✅Perpetuate focusing on my health, and never acclimate to anything less than that. ✅Last but not least, be more self-oriented.

Did the same activity on a paper and felt really good…an eye opening session . Thank you for your effort sir❤

2023 was full of learnings. I have too down this year but gud part is this was also which i needed. I gave my efforts. I improved. I gained i lost. 2024 will be better for me . I have planned it but things don’t go same way as we plan them so i feel be like our Constitution (rigid and flexible).

2023 was a failure for me, failed to the negativity around me, failed to be a better version of myself (as I was severely ill during the last 3 months, which is a major learning to me, that never ever compromise on your health), failed to put on efforts for this exam when I couldn't clear the exam!!! I had even thought about ending my life, which I feel I never cared for myself. Felt guilty every time yet did not bounce back when I knew I should, thought that my aspirations were more important than my life, my parents and all. Learned a lot about discipline, learned not to expect too much from anything, learned that whatever you deserve will be served to you in some way, learned to let go of what was not yours or not in your hands anymore, learned a lot from the Bhagwat Geeta. I will try to ensure that I will implement the learnings in a better way. Skipping 2024 attempt, just to give my best shot at 2025, and that will be my last attempt as per age and my wish. Hope to see my name on the list but expecting the worst situation even then. Happy New Year Doc!! And yes! A big THANKS to you as I have learnt a lot from you too!!

Learnings from 2023 : 1) started 2023 with a positive mindset but not been very consistent with that throughout the year. 2) as 2023 was my first attempt for CSE I have so much fear at the start should I give the exam or not and after giving the exam I almost had loosen faith in myself and doubting myself if I am on the right path or not and wasted around two months which I should have made utilised. 3) again made a mistake not writing much answers and essays . 4) one good thing is that I have been able to get on the pace of studying 55+ hours in a week which helped me maintain the discipline which I require to continue in 2024 as well. Learnings for 2024 : 1) I want to continue my pace and maintain the discipline for all the year. 2) work on all my mistakes that I made in 2023 and try to correct them. 3) this time I am utilising all my time and not wasting a single day and try to give my best in the year 2024 I hope this year goes well 😊. At the very last thank you shivin Bhai as you help along with science & tech and environment and also for the mains answer writing ideas which you provided helped a lot in my UPSC journey.

A very happy new year sir and to everyone out there 💐🎉 I am not sharing the learnings from 2023 and goals for 2024 deliberately because what I think for me is that I feel the thing to be already achieved if I share it... So I want to be true to myself and to work honestly to achieve my goals with the help of the learnings.. Meanwhile I want to thank you and satyam sir for your efforts..I feel privileged and am on right track now

Thank you shivin bhai for everything you done for us 🙏

2023 not completely lost but have regrets not pushing myself 100%. I try every day to make next day better but the environment around me didn't help to come out from that zone. But i will promise whatever mistakes i didn't not gonna repeat. I have one problem with myself that i am very emotional person nd others whatever say about me in bad way or in joke way it's heart me affected me ,but in these year i will definitely control my emotions and don't affected from others opinions. Thank you bhiyaaa thank you so much for your guidance .love you ❤

By not knowing how to use different approach in each & every subject in upsc, not able to think how to deeply analyse a question and how to write answers to got everything understood and applied by your guidance. I have came a long way!! And ofcourse you too. Your immense support has helped me a lot this year .thankyou soo much shivin sir !! 🥰

I couldn't analyse my journey so far,but now i can say that i am getting mixed feelings. Few things,i put alot of efforts into,and few areas i couldn't complete to my satisfaction. So,i hope this year goes well where i accumulate self belief,courage and try to follow disciplined path throughout

Delayed Gratification is far more better than Instant Gratification. I'm talking this with respect to career, relationship and success. I hope we continue to progress in the upcoming years with right mindset and positive approach. I know it seems good unless done. But one thing is for sure that no amount of criticism and envy would prevail against the hardwork and consistency. Remaining steadfast and committed towards my goal is the only way forward that i want to incorporate further in me, irrespective of my achievements, milestones failures that i had achieved and gone through in the overall journey.

2023 was a year of failure- 3 consecutive upsc prelims and 2 state psc mains. Going through insecurities, guilt, low self worth..I too changed my optional.. but it's preparation too is lagging behind. Wasting my time by watching series, Netflix etc to escape the reality. For the last 3 years in my preparation i distanced myself from people and was lost in preparation alone Plan for 2024- pick up the csat skill that fails me every time. No more wasting of time. Channeling my thoughts into positivities. Focus on personal growth- soft skills etc. trying to be more open to experiences. Trying to establish lost bonds..I won't be concerned about the results anymore like that of my past attempts, I will try to find the process more lively understanding that happiness is never the destination only.