Now that the holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end, our system is crashing due to the conflicting reports we’re receiving of mixed and completely opposite feelings: sorrow, relief, panic, regret, excitement, exhaustion and achievement. Our analysis of you guys’ reactions doesn’t match! Some of you feel like the month has fled by
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Psychology Talk: How to Pull Yourself Out of Ramadan Blues
Do you ever get excited, so excited – and plan, imagine and delight in your Ramadan schedule? However, at the same time do you also feel a deep tug down in your heart, a throb, or a pull of self-doubt? Do you ever find that the time comes and you wish that the moon was
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Are You Slumped Out Yet? Here’s How to Master Your Mind in Ramadan – Part 2
You did it! Seriously, you should pat yourself on the back. Those first few days of fasting in Ramadan couldn’t have been easy (especially if you haven’t been introduced to the ‘Letting Go’ technique and had to fast the ‘old-fashioned’ way, oh dear Lord, then pat yourself twice!). Anyway, here we are closing in on
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12 Super Sunnahs to Revive This Ramadan for Major Rewards
Many of us struggle to make time in our schedules for maximum worship in Ramadan. Being busy with work and family can leave a person feeling disappointed for not finding enough time to develop spiritually. We may feel like we are not taking advantage of this blessed month, simply because of being overwhelmed with our
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How Faith Can Help You Strike Work-Life Balance: Qur’anic Inspiration for Self-Development
After dropping her daughter at the daycare, Sarah headed to her 8 AM meeting at the corporate’s headquarters. Her mind was scattered and pulled into different directions: the Qur’an recitation playing in her car with its beautiful rhythms; the missing sound of the Barista at Starbucks informing her that her favorite latte is ready; the
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Are You Panicking Yet? Here is How to Master Your Mind in Ramadan
What’s the one thing that controls the quality of your life? With all the freaking out about fasting, you’ll probably think the answer is: food. Since food puts you in a good mood and generally determines your attitude (whoops that rhymed!) Food has power over you since it gives you energy, makes you more productive
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