A journal can be a great tool in managing and controlling your activities. When I say a journal I mean a personal journal and not the professional one in which you record your important appointments and tasks.
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7 Steps to Develop an Exercise Habit in 30 Days
We all know exercise is great for us. It improves both physical and mental health as well as giving us higher levels of energy throughout the day. If, like many people, you struggle to exercise on a consistent basis, then most likely exercise is not a ‘habit’ for you. Habits are behaviours that are largely
Read articleWhat Are You Addicted To?
Over the years, I’ve come to believe that each of us is addicted to something (or a number of things) in one way or another. This addiction can be positive or negative; it can be dangerous or completely safe, but it’s an addiction nevertheless. I define addiction as a compulsive feeling that drives you towards
Read articleThe Year in Review & Plans for Next Year InshaAllah!
I had a meeting with my team last week and we reflected back on the year 1432H and what Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) has allowed us to achieve in the past 12 months. As a team, we wanted to share with you (& celebrate with you) our top 10 achievements for the year: 1. We
Read articleEssential Productivity Lessons from Volunteering (Part 2)
In the last part of this series we focused on why volunteering can be an springboard for gaining numerous skills and making a difference to the Muslim community. I want to now focus on the practical elements of getting involved in volunteering (hopefully having convinced you that giving up your time for a worthy cause
Read articleGirl Power Before the 21st Century: Productive Muslim Women in History (Part 3)
Click here to read full series on Girl Power Well Before the 21st Century Everyone needs a push forward from time to time. Whether you feel stuck, or uncertain on how to move forward, you need only to turn back the pages of history for your dose of inspiration. A’ishah Bint Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (May
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