Updated: May 22, 2021 15:37 IST Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This Q&A column by Nandini Raman, practising counsellor and trainer, may help Share Article AAA Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This Q&A column by Nandini Raman, practising counsellor and trainer, may help I completed my UG in 2019 and am preparing for UPSC. Though I have been preparing for two years, I don't feel confident. Is it because of stress, or am I being lazy?. — Hariharan Thiyagarajan. Dear Hariharan, Is it stress or lack confidence from the inability to crack the exam, that is causing fear, doubt, and anxiety, which has deepened your procrastination and laziness? Take it one step at a time. What is the maximum time that you have set to crack the UPSC? What is your Plan B or C? Spend time on introspection and identify that and start working towards a fallback option as well.