Productivity Tips and Apps for UPSC Aspirants!

By Samyati Mohanty

Time is a very elusive concept. In a few unimportant seconds, an hour can fly past. The day of the exam approaches, and before you know it, you are worried about the chapters you have barely had time to skim.

However, given the intense competition this exam faces, such a situation can lead you to believe that your score on the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam is unremarkable. A deserving candidate must carry out their responsibilities  and uphold their reputation as an officer with enthusiasm and sincerity. The exam's standard is therefore fairly high, making it challenging to pass.

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Your chances of getting a high score on the exam are very limited if you aren't fully prepared. Because of this, your preparation must be impeccable. Time management is the secret to effective preparation. In this area, technology has a lot to give. The time management apps listed below can help you move more quickly while maintaining your sanity. 

Time Booster

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With the aid of this programme, you may effectively manage and utilise your time. This programme not only manages your time but also your goals. Every task is connected to a goal, and this encourages you to complete each one by the deadline. How much time you spend on each task can be calculated. Every task and objective you have are categorised for you by the Time Optimizer software.

You can attach folders, files, photos, presentations, spreadsheets, and other things using this software. You have the option to create and modify tasks for each goal  thanks to the task-goal association functionality. For each goal, you may also establish tasks and assess their success.

RescueTime

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In reality, you waste more time than you use for preparation because of the haste to finish the syllabus and the anxiety of the upcoming exam. This software is available to assist you in identifying this. Your usage of each of your mobile apps and voice calls is tracked by the RescueTime app, which then reports this information to you.

With the help of this software, you can effectively manage your time by setting alarms and goals. To track your progress, you can review the history of your productivity reports, highlight your accomplishments, and identify milestones. You will be able to prioritise the time you allot for different projects and stop time wastage after you find the chores that have been consuming the majority of your time. 

Time Tracker Toggl

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Your time spent on each task is tracked by the Toggl Time Tracker app. Simply explain what you are doing (your task), set the timer, and then stop it when you are finished. You can export timesheets from this app's web version or see your time usage records directly through the app. Since the software allows for real-time synchronisation between the app and the web version, this won't be much of a problem.

Both online and offline time tracking are supported by this application. With this software, you may create tasks and projects. Up to 5 users can track time together with this app. You can categorise the jobs that have been taking up your time and label things as personal. 

My Moments

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This software is quite helpful for tracking your study routine and timing self-evaluations. Every time a study session is up, the My Minutes app notifies you. This app will alert you when your allotted study time—45 minutes, at most—for a particular chapter has expired.

You have the option of setting the times as "At least" or "At most." The days on which you plan to repeat the task can also be set. This software will alert you as soon as a goal is accomplished. This software also offers motivational words to help you push through the process.

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When it comes to exam preparation, these applications can point you in the correct path. Nevertheless, despite how helpful it has been, technology has also brought with it a variety of diversions. You must therefore self-regulate in order to avoid these disruptions. This can be accomplished by setting aside certain times for these diversions.