Comments on: [Pre-Ramadan Bootcamp] Ep 12: Fighting the “What the Hell” Effect

By: Sammeh Dabdoub

Sammeh Dabdoub — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:02:38 +0000

Asalam Alaykom Warahmatallah Wabarakatahu,

so my “what the hell” affect today was that i thought i had made a doctors appointment for my sister that i thought it was today but it turned out to be for the week after and i didn’t realize until she has told me over the phone while she was out.

for the 3 challenges today i have done the Spiritual, not the Physical, but the social.

Barakallah feeki, Wa Salam Alaykom Warahmatallah Wabaraatahu :)

By: Tooryalai

Tooryalai — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:02:38 +0000

I think this “what the hell effect” is also referred to as “Abstinence violation effect” in physiology which is basically a mentality of “Have it all or leave it all” which of course is a bad and twisted mentality. I do suffer from it , and I will try to incorporate your suggestions :

a) fight the what the hell narrative in our mind by replacing it with a positive note “I will forgive myself and stop this frame of thought ”
b) Sitting specific short term goals like small goals
c) Remembering that we are human and we are imperfect and we will all make mistakes and we are going to turn back to Allah instead of beating up ourselves.

By: Yaqoob

Yaqoob — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:02:38 +0000

Getting use to all three every day.
Thank you,

By: Shahida

Shahida — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:28:45 +0000

Assalamualaikum

I have been trying to reach your organisation. Have sent 2 emails but unfortunately did not get any response.
Inshallah this message will reach you.
I would like to have information if you are conducting spiritual retreats in India.

Pl let me know.

Regards

Allah Hafiz

Shahida

By: Bareerah

Bareerah — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:28:45 +0000

What a timely episode! I had two bad days and was just getting the the ‘eat the whole biscuit tin’ stage. I hadn’t done my challenges so I was just getting ready to give up! Jazakillah khair! I have done my 3 challenges today :D

By: Huda

Huda — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:28:45 +0000

Salaams,

JazakAllah khair for the amazing tips to avoid the what the hell effect – I’ve experienced this SO many times especially when I’m trying to study – but now I know how to stop this from hindering my productivity!

I did the social and physical challenge and spiritual challenge is going good so far.

By: Muhammad Imran

Muhammad Imran — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:28:45 +0000

I have taken up challenges only this Week , As last week was a bit busy .InshaAllah will try to do

1. Pray all 5 daily prayers in Jama’ah or at the beginning of their time.
2. Have fruits and vegetables at least once in a meal.
3.Talk to my parents and siblings at least 30 minutes per day. 9As they are in India and I am in Saudi Arabia )

By: Zainab

Zainab — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:28:45 +0000

Assalamu alaikum
This episode is very useful and practical. Jazakumullahu khairan

By: Mahnoor

Mahnoor — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:28:45 +0000

Assalaamu Alaikum,
Im happy that you addressed this effect, I had this problem last ramadan and I hope that this wont effect me this year. But Now I have the three tips to fight this effect. The first tip is so important in life! Your mindset is everything. Indeed we must never forget that we are humans, we make mistakes and life is not a straight pad from A to B but rather from A to E to D and then you Will hopefully reach B. Thats why we always have to ask Allah subhana Wa ta ala for help and support. Without him we are lost for sure..

By: Tooryalai

Tooryalai — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:57:40 +0000