Hello all, i had started my prep in April with self study and I am not worried about the prep much ,but i am dealing with alot of mental pressure...my mother is a heart patient and now she has to go through a surgery after few days..it is so overwhelming,...plus i have a commited partner who has started his MBA this june only from GIM GOA...and he is not able to give me that much time ( like we talk for 15-20 mins daily)...The thing is all these are very overwhelming and even if i sit to study..all these things are taking alot of space in my mind.I know these are not the big issues for people but i am very emotionally sensitive and overwhelming kind of person. Someone please share some genuine tips to recover from these and how should i organise my day( as I have to take care of my mother and all the household chores also)..
4 Answers
Sujay Panda · 2026-06-26 · 3 helpful
Just stop thinking about the negatives so much and focus on the positive aspects of your life. Meditate to calm your mind and thoughts, listen to some music. And know that worrying or stressing about things isn't going to solve anything. Do your work- things that you're supposed to do and be patient and consistent, believe in yourself and your problems will be solved. Stress and mental pressure will just reduce your efficiency in everything. Also include exercise into your daily routine to feel good and relaxed. Just focus on your actions, on the present and do not obsess over the outcomes or the future.
Saurav Gurjar · 2026-06-26 · 2 helpful
May be it's a little bit a serious issue ma..am
Try your time to find out what your inner mine want and which things and thought feels sit yaar ab mere se bhi English nhi bul paa rhi ma'am khush and dedicat hone ke reason search karo sab accha ho jayega all the things want patience
Aaruni Shandilya · 2026-06-26 · 2 helpful
Hey, don't think your problems are small. If your mom is going through heart surgery, it's completely normal that your mind isn't on studies all the time. On top of that, you're handling household work too, so anyone in your place would feel stressed.
For now, don't put pressure on yourself to study 8-10 hours. Even 3-4 hours of focused study is enough if you're consistent. Try studying in small sessions whenever you get some free time instead of thinking about completing a huge target.
And about your partner, he has just started his MBA, so his schedule must be really hectic. Those 15-20 minutes you both talk every day still matter. Try not to overthink that part.
Things will get better once your mom's surgery is over. Till then, just do what you can every day and don't compare yourself with people who have fewer responsibilities. Wishing your mom a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Take care.
Anmol Gupta · 2026-06-26 · 1 helpful
I would like to share my experience. I have been dealing with Major Depressive Disorder and have been on medication for over a year. Small things used to trigger me, and there were numerous challenges such as being rejected by a girl, followed by misunderstandings that ended a 15-year friendship despite my efforts to save it. In addition, I faced academic backlogs in college, family responsibilities involving business and other matters, and a toxic family environment—all occurring simultaneously. Last year, I decided to prioritize my mental health over preparing for the CAT exam. However, I now believe that may have been a mistake, as we cannot wait for everything to align perfectly before starting our preparation. Instead, we should accept problems as part of life and face them alongside our goals. In conclusion, I would advise taking care of yourself, practicing meditation, and engaging in at least one physical activity (such as, running, or working out) to improve your well-being and preparing with it. Your problems are significant, but you are courageous. I pray that your mother’s heart surgery goes well.