Take a classroom full of students, for example. Some students are handed gray colored crayons, a couple are handed green ones, but a few are given the brightest crayons in the box. Throughout the years, these students are reminded that the brightness of their crayon defines how important they are. They’re filled with confidence, to
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So You Think You Can Write? The Secret No One Will Dare Share!
Sing it with me… Let’s start at the very beginning…. A very good place to start… When you read you begin with…? A, B, C When you write you begin with… O.M.G! You’ll have to cut me some slack, people! Formally teaching practical tips on how to write effectively has never been my thing for
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6 Fabulous Tips To Fast Track Your Career
Women around the world are now becoming part of the economic fabric of society, and this is no different for Muslim women who are venturing out with their talents and entrepreneurial spirits as professionals. STEM education is a powerful pathway for professional Muslim women to achieve success, economic independence, and societal impact. As explained by
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[Ramadan Series] Does Fasting Kill Your Productivity? (Part 1)
‘How many of those who fast get nothing from it but hunger and thirst?!’ This saying should be taken as a warning. Many Muslims are fasting without any benefit to themselves, neither experiencing any spiritual elevation nor being able to leave sin and draw closer to Allah, The Exalted. SubhanAllah! Fasting becomes a matter of
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Productivity Tips for Every Aspiring Entrepreneur
Are you an entrepreneur wondering how to make your business work? Whether you’re just starting out, or maybe need some timely reminders on how to keep your business growing, these tips can help. Entrepreneurship is all about speed. The faster you work, the sooner you fail. The sooner you fail, the quicker you learn. The
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Q&A: How to Tackle a ‘Boring’ Job
Question: Dear ProductiveMuslim, I am finding it really hard to stay motivated in my current job and it’s boring, how can I be productive if I am bored? Answer: Here are some practical tips to get you out of your situation: 1. Take timeout: Take a few days holiday (alone if you can) to a random city, part of town (or even better Makkah and Medina) and just spend
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