Moreover, this will help us to have more trust in Allah. Because we are doing our part, whatever the decision we take (after salaat al istikhara) we will rely completely on Allah, hand Him over the reins and continue working on our goals. Finally, because hamduli’Allah we know that we are doing our best to achieve our objectives, and constantly working on this, we will be insh’Allah more present in our relationships, living the moment and enjoying it. May Allah grant us success and give us motivation to get started in setting goals and work hardly and constantly on them..Personally, I still have hard times with this issue..I give up, I get demotivated but I’m working on it..insha’Allah :)

Assalamu alaikum,

Someone I recently spoke to referred to a quote by French philosopher Voltaire that says, “Perfect is the enemy of good.” This means that we should not concentrate so much on trying to be perfect or make perfect decisions because we will prevent ourselves from being truly great. Only Allah is perfect. He has created a destiny for us and no matter what we choose is already a part of that plan because He, in His infinite wisdom, knows our choices before we do.

First, make the intention to make good, healthy choices for yourself that will support your Iman and your Deen. Second, ask for Allah’s guidance frequently and with sincerity. Third, enlist the help of your support people, trusted friends, family, Imam, to help you make big decisions. Last, trust in Allah and make the best of your decision.

Remember the dua we make when leaving the home: Bismillahi tawakaltu al Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwata illah billah. In the name of Allah, we put our trust in Allah, and there is no might or power except with Allah.

I will add to dua, setting objectives and do our best to achieve them. Even small objectives in our day. Achieving our goals, represents small victories that will make us more self-confident, more motivated, less guilty and at peace. By attaining this, we can, by the permission of Allah, have more concentration in our worship. In fact, because of the peace in our hearts and the feeling of satisfaction about our concrete efforts to be more productive, we will be so immersed during our Salat into thankfulness and gratitude toward Allah.

Very true sister. I completely agree with you.

Haha my pleasure thanks for considering it aswell

Good advice from most of you may Allah reward all those who gave sincere advice with Jannah. Amin. Another word of advice, pls for those writing In shaa Allah together pls write it in 3 separate words otherwise the meaning changes (according to Dr Zakir Naik) if written together “create Allah” but if written in 3 separate words ” if Allah wills”.

Salam
Very interesting advice and suggestions
Jazakalau to all
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How do I find one please

Salaam Alaikum, this is a very useful thing to do. I used to keep a journal many years ago and it helped. Should help with all the distractions and thoughts as you can just dump them there.

That was a very helpful reply. My first time on here and i am loving it already. Finally a blog or whatever you call it, is full of optimistic brothers and sisters. :)