Do you ever make a mistake at work, or perceive a mistake as a manager, and it overwhelms you with sadness, anxiety, or other negative emotions? A few weeks ago, I was discussing with my supervisor a situation at work. I ended up overreacting or -as the supervisor said, “catastrophized” the situation. With a bit
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Are You Good Enough? How Musa (AS) Tackled Self-Doubt
Do you experience self-doubt? Do you feel like an imposter at work? at home? In the big goals that you want to achieve in life? You’re not alone. I used to think confidence was a genetic trait imprinted on those destined to greatness. It was only after studying the lives of the accomplished- like prophets,
Read articleBarakah Culture vs. Hustle Culture: How to Win More Days Without Losing Your Soul
Over the last few years, a new breed of motivational/self-help experts appeared on YouTube and wrote books on what many are now calling “Hustle Culture.” The ideas expressed by those operating within this community emphasize that to be successful you should always be working hard, getting the “impossible” done, and cutting sleep to start the
Read articleHow I Found The Much Needed Balance Between My Faith and Professional Life
In July 2018, Jerry Muscadin, Program Manager and Experienced Director in the Healthcare Industry, had enough of feeling unproductive, disorganised and helpless. Trying to balance work, family life, and growing in faith was proving to be challenging. He took the first step of his personal development journey by joining the Productive Muslim Masterclass, and we’re
Read articleWhy You Need to Take Your & Your Loved One’s Mental Health More Seriously
It seems that a week doesn’t go by without yet another high-profile suicide that shocks the world. These are people who by all appearances were successful and achieved all that they wanted, yet they chose to take the plunge towards death prematurely. At the outset, I’m going to say that I’m not a mental health
Read articleAnswering the Tough Question: What Legacy Are You Leaving Behind?
Leaving a powerful legacy is a dream and aspiration for many of us. But dreaming is no longer enough, we’re constantly losing time. We do, however, have the capacity to immortalize our efforts through the right daily efforts. This article shows you how the institutions you help build, the incremental knowledge you share and your
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