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Mayank Chandel has over 18 years of experience coaching and training students for various exams like IIT-JEE, NEET-UG, SAT, CLAT, CA and CS.
Besides coaching students for entrance exams, he also guides Class 10 and 12 students about career options in engineering, medicine and the vocational sciences.
His interest in coaching students led him to launch the firm, CareerStreets.
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Ritakshi Question by Ritakshi on Mar 03, 2023Hindi
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How to deal with mental health during this preparation

Ans: Hello Ritakshi,
I appreciate your concern. People rarely talk about mental health. It is extremely important just like your academics.

Please keep these points in mind:
get proper sleep.
maintain a proper routine.
avoid junk food & eat healthy fruits & veggies
a bit of physical activity is needed. you don't get to get tired and sleep. But a brisk walk, light exercise will help.
stay connected with family & friends as they are your support system, but don't get too involved in gossips as your time is precious for preparation.
and practice breathing exercises like deep breathing or meditation to maintain your cool.

All the best.
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