IIT Roorkee alumnus, now an IFS officer, shares ‘4 triggers’ for UPSC students and how they can overcome them | Trending

Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Himanshu Tyagi took to X to share some “triggers” he underwent during Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) preparation and how he overcame them. He even admitted that he still encounters these triggers. IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi led four triggers for UPSC students and how they can overcome them. (X/@Himanshutyg_ifs) “Triggered: We all get triggered, some less, some more,” wrote IFS Tyagi on X. He added that knowing the reasons behind the “triggers” can be very helpful. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The first trigger is one’s “past”. Tyagi advised people to “reflect on their past” instead of “blaming the circumstances”. He suggested that one should “note down major life events and heal them”. The second trigger arises form “dissatisfaction with the present situation”. He said that this dissatisfaction can stem from one’s “job, performance and standard of living” and suggested that students should “analyse the root cause” behind their dissatisfaction and take steps towards “healing”. Comparison is the third trigger that one should keep in check. The IFS officer advised that people should “accept” who they are and express “gratitude” for what they have. “Take a small break and think: What really matters to you?” he added. The last and the fourth trigger is the “dorted perception”. “Some bad life events dort our perception of the world. Completely normal things often start irritating us,” he wrote. The IFS officer suggested that one should analyse what makes them feel “irritated” and figure out whether or not their “perception is correct”. Earlier, the IFS officer shared tips for students to crack the coveted UPSC exam. The officer shared a few tricks on how one can pass the CSAT qualifying paper, which ‘even IITians are failing in’. He said that one needs to solve all the CSAT PYQs not just once but twice. He further advised aspirants to take mock tests, make notes, develop their own strategies, and focus on revision. “Prelims success = Good knowledge base + Logical reasoning skills + Tricks + Confidence + Luck,” he concluded. Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now! : The Big Picture’, a fresh segment in HT’s talk show ‘The Interview with Kumkum Chadha’, where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch Now! Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral Video, Photos from India and around the world ABOUT THE AUTHOR Arfa Javaid is a journal working with the Hindustan Times’ Delhi team. She covers trending topics, human interest stories, and viral content online. …view detail News / Trending / IIT Roorkee alumnus, now an IFS officer, shares ‘4 triggers’ for UPSC students and how they can overcome them