The Ramadan Zeal Ramadan is no doubt a special time of the year. With the devils locked up and the gates of Paradise wide open, people are motivated to go the extra mile in doing good deeds and being our best selves. This high spiritual momentum is temporary and for many people, it is gone the…
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting Most Self-Help books offer the S.M.A.R.T. Goal setting formula, because it is simple and effective. It covers the five main criterion to consider when setting a goal. The acronym S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound. Let’s take a look at each of these criterion in details: Specific – This…
Ways to overcome failure: There are many ways to overcome failure. Failing to meet a goal is a natural part of progress. As the old proverb states: “If you aren’t failing, you aren’t trying anything new”. When it comes to our goals, we often are held back by one of two extremes: 1. We are…
The following is an extract from my book Getting The Barakah An Islamic Guide to Time Management, now available for download! Common Distractions and their dangers The Email Trap Schedule specific times of the day for checking emails and social media and for receiving and making phone calls. Many of us make the mistake of…
Defying Stereotypes By defying stereotypes, these are the kind of stereotypes I am referring to: By studying Islam, you are subjecting yourself to a life of poverty! If you get married too young, you will not be able to have fun! You can’t study, work and take care of a family at the same time! If you…