The Exam Chronicles: Why Do We Always Regret Not Studying Earlier?

Image by  Sasin Tipchai  from  Pixabay Last night, I made a mistake—studied late, thinking I'd wake up early to continue. Instead, I overslept till 9:20 AM, ruining my entire day. The regret hit hard, but my parents’ scolding made it worse. Frustrated, I stumbled upon a video by Ali Abdaal on overcoming procrastination and achieving more in less time. That video changed my perspective. The morning was full of self-doubt: Do I really want to be a doctor? Is NEET even worth it? Should I have taken Maths instead? The fear of failure and judgment had trapped me in a cycle of overthinking. But I realized—it was my amygdala making NEET seem like a life-or-death threat. And I refuse to let fear paralyze me anymore. NEET is the gateway to my dream, but I’m making these last 80 days fun and challenging. There are other opportunities too—IISER, NISER, biotech, research—but I won't let them slip away either. With NEST registrations opening soon , it’s time to take control! Key...

  Some days don’t start as planned. My alarm rang, but I slept through it, waking up late and losing my morning study time. To make up for it, I decided to study at night. My Night Study Plan 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Study session 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Coffee and a shower to stay fresh 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM: A short nap to recharge 11:30 PM - 2:30 AM: Another study session It seemed like a good idea at the time. The night was quiet, distractions were fewer, and I felt productive. The Next Morning: Reality Check But when the sun rose, I felt completely exhausted. My mind was slow, my energy was low, and even simple tasks felt difficult. Though I had studied well at night, the next day was wasted because I couldn’t function properly. What I Learned Night study works, but it drains energy for the next day. Mornings are still the best for consistent study. Losing sleep affects focus more than missing a few hours of study. Final Verdict I managed to study, but the exhausti...

Hey there, future doctors, engineers, and all the dreamers out there! 👋 Welcome to my blog where I will be sharing my journey of cracking the Class 12 boards and the NEET exam. It’s been a long, challenging road, and as I prepare for the final stretch of my exams, I thought, why not document the entire journey, the ups and downs, the sleepless nights, and the insane study hours? You’ll be with me every step of the way as I push myself to my limits, and together, we’ll navigate the final few days of preparation. The Struggle is Real The journey has not been easy. From juggling school, coaching, and self-study to the stress of keeping up with the syllabus, it’s been a true test of time management and mental stamina. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the path to success is rarely a straight line. It’s filled with moments of doubt, exhaustion, and frustration. Yet, it’s also filled with growth, self-discovery, and breakthroughs. Insane Study Hours: The Road to Success ...