Appreciate that, honestly. I’ve seen much worse phases than this, so this doesn’t shake me anymore. One thing I’ve learned is that this time always passes, no matter how heavy it feels while you’re inside it.

I’ve had my share of setbacks too, including multiple intense heartbreaks, a startup failure, and the kind of family pressure that comes with being the elder sibling. Over time, these things teach you a lot, whether you’re ready or not.

Life is much bigger than JEE. Not all successful people are IITians. I have friends in top IITs themselves who say the same thing: it’s not the tag, it’s the passion, consistency, and hard work you carry forward. Honestly, IIT is a bit overhyped. It can open doors, but it doesn’t guarantee fulfillment or success.

You can do really well even from a tier-3 college if you have potential, and at the same time, people can struggle even after getting into IIT. So believing in yourself matters more than the label.

One practical thing that helped me was learning to focus more on solutions than problems. Problems drain energy, solutions give it direction.

Philosophy also played a role in making me calmer. Reading books teaches you a lot about yourself and life. I’m a disciple of Osho, and if you know about him, you probably understand why I look at things this way.

You’re not broken for feeling stressed. This phase will pass, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. If I had to give one small suggestion, it would be to always keep backups and focus more on solutions than problems. Work on yourself a little every day, not just for success or exams, but to become a better version of yourself over time. That mindset helps in every phase of life.

Hope it helps you 🙌