Continuing on from the last part of the series [Part 1 and Part 2], in this article I want to focus on another important aspect of studying: Home Assignments and Class Presentations • Take note of the deadlines for all the assignments and presentations to make sure that you prepare and deliver on time. • At home, whether you
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A Glorious Call to Prayer
We may hear this call 5 times a day, but have you ever genuinely listened to the adhan? Have you ever felt it as a call from Allah, The Mighty and Majestic, addressed to you specially as a Muslim? Indeed it is calling us to the noblest of worship, our salah, which brings barakah into
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Essential Tools for Studying Productively (Part 2)
We began this series on the essentials for studying productively (part 1), and now that you’ve discovered your motive for studying – here are some rules to abide by: During classes: . Do not skip classes: There is a reason why we have teachers. Their explanations and interactions make it easier for us to understand, and often those suffice for passing with a good grade.
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Tired of Procrastination? Try 'The Blank Mind Technique'
Often when we promise ourselves we will carry on a task, one that will somehow improve our development, relationships or productivity, we find ourselves slouching back. Suddenly a long list of excuses pops, ranging from our inability to ‘not being in the right mood’. Weirdly enough we convince ourselves that it’s not a good idea, or it’s
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Top Tips to Dish Out and Deal With Criticism
Often, a simple discussion turns aggressive and unproductive when one person fails to point out mistakes gently and/or the other person fails to accept constructive criticism. To avoid such situations, we must bear some points in mind whilst pointing out mistakes as well as accepting criticism appreciatively. Dishing Out ‘Constructive’ Criticism Intention: If combined with the correct intentions, criticism can actually benefit others – something which we should be striving for. If you do not
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Essential Tools for Studying Productively (Part 1)
You look at your friend’s grade. Then you look at our own grade. A sudden wave of realization hits you. You are simply not doing well in studies. You look at your friend with curiosity and dismay. You both attend the same classes, but your friend takes the lead. You feel you can never catch
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