If you were to boil productivity science down to one line, it’s “managing one’s energy, focus, and time for beneficial goals.” It looks simple, but it’s actually difficult and stressful for two reasons: Energy, focus and time are finite resources. Different priorities (work, family, social activities, etc.) fight for these resources. But there’s one principle
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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 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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How to Overcome Pre-Ramadan Information Overload!
There seems to be a surge of Ramadan preparation resources – courses, notes, videos, webinars, books – and you may begin to feel a little overwhelmed. That is understandable, so how do you manage this information overload without feeling like it’ll freeze you from taking any action at all? Firstly, know that all the brothers
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How to Counter Workplace Burnout
We all have to make a living somehow. Many of us do so by spending a sizable portion of the day in a corporate or retail environment, while some of us run our own business. There’s nothing wrong with that, as there is barakah in earning a halal income and supporting oneself and one’s family.
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Discovering the Secret Strength and Joy in Solitude
“Stop the world! I want to get off!” Can you relate? This can be a very overwhelming feeling. You see, our humanity has this flaw that you will not find in other creation. We want to do all things, all at once! Multi-tasking, they call it. Supposedly a super human trait; but is it really? If so,
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