How to stay consistent in study

 1️⃣ Fix the minimum rule (MOST IMPORTANT)

Stop thinking “I’ll study 10 hours daily”.

👉 Decide a non-negotiable minimum:

📌 2 focused slots daily (45–60 min each) Even on bad days → minimum is compulsory

Consistency is built by never breaking the chain, not by overdoing.

2️⃣ Same time, same place

Your brain loves patterns.

🕒 Example (adjustable):

Morning: 1 physics / chemistry

Night: 1 maths / revision

📍 Same table, same notebook, same pen

Your brain will enter study mode automatically.

3️⃣ Study in closed tasks, not subjects

❌ “Today I’ll study Chemistry”

✅ “Today I’ll finish Aldehydes → Cannizzaro + 10 PYQs”

Closed tasks give dopamine → consistency.

4️⃣ Use the 3-day rule

If you miss a day → OK

If you miss 2 days → WARNING

❌ Never miss 3 days in a row

Even 20 minutes on Day 3 saves your streak.

5️⃣ Stop waiting to feel “perfect”

You often overthink and delay because:

“Mood theek ho tab padhungi”

❌ Wrong

✔ Start while distracted, tired, emotional

Action → clarity → motivation

(Not the opposite)

6️⃣ Track only ONE thing

Don’t track hours. Track this:

✔ Did I do my minimum today? YES / NO

Make a small calendar ✔️

Seeing ticks builds identity:

“I am a consistent student.”

7️⃣ Protect your energy (very important for you)

You’re emotionally deep + ambitious.

So:

🚫 No late-night guilt scrolling

🚫 No comparing with toppers

🧘 5 min breathing after study

A calm mind = consistent mind.

8️⃣ Identity shift (this is powerful)

Every day say:

“I don’t depend on motivation. I depend on discipline.”

Even on weak days, you show up.

That’s how IIT aspirants are made.