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Hi RohanNewDelhi,

What you're describing is burnout, and after three months of steady prep it's more common than you'd think. When you hit the point where you can't concentrate, and even easy questions stop making sense, your mind is telling you it's overloaded. That's worth listening to.

Here's the part I want you to hear clearly: this isn't a sign that your ability has slipped or that the work you put in over the last three months is gone. When you're mentally exhausted, everything feels harder, including things you already know how to do. What you're running into is a fatigue problem, not a knowledge problem. And fatigue doesn't get fixed by pushing through it. It gets worse.

So the first thing I would do is step away. Take several days completely off from the GMAT, and don't feel guilty about it. No practice sets, no reviewing notes, nothing. Give your mind a real chance to reset. For some people a few days is enough, for others it's closer to a week. You'll know you're ready to come back when studying starts to feel possible again rather than something you're dreading.

When you do return, the goal is to make your prep sustainable so you don't end up back here. That means shorter sessions rather than long marathons, with real breaks built in. It also helps to start with review of material you already know before jumping back into new topics, since rebuilding a little confidence goes a long way. And the basics matter more than people admit: consistent sleep, some exercise, and time with people you care about aren't distractions from your prep. They're part of what makes your prep work.

The good news is that the three months you've already put in haven't disappeared. They'll still be there when you come back rested, and you'll likely find you pick things up faster than you expect.

For right now, take a few days fully off, then ease back in with shorter, consistent sessions and a schedule you can actually maintain. This article covers how to recognize and recover from burnout in more detail: GMAT Burnout: How to Avoid Fatigue and Stay Motivated
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Hi I have been prepping for last 3 months, now I have hit a point where I cant really concentrate on anything, not able to solve even the easiest question because of that. What should I do? please suggest
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