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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[How To Be A Productive Introvert]: Part 2 – In The Workplace
In my last article, I introduced the concept of being an introvert, and discussed their habits encouraged and discouraged in Islam. In this article, I’ll be sharing my advice on how introverts can make the most of their personality within the workplace. Susan Cain, a well-known author on the subject of introversion said: “Introverts are
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How Giving Up Music Made Me More Productive
I used to have a library of lyrics in my head, and would always be up to date with new songs, and share them with my friends. I wouldn’t leave my house without headphones. It was something I was dependent on to study, relax, while in my car… it was just a significant part of
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Workdays in Ramadan: 7 Steps to Stay Sane and Spiritual
We spend a lot of time outside Ramadan looking forward to the month of fasting but then when it gets closer, fear starts kicking in, creating a lot of conflict within us. On one hand, we can’t wait for Ramadan to come and on the other hand we are petrified at the thought of the long day
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