“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle Developing and improving oneself is a constant process through the life of an individual. This is normally accomplished by developing and inculcating certain behaviors in ones personality. The more you practice these behaviors, the more consistent you become in
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Productivity Lessons from Ashura
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) has given us a calendar with periods of time to increase our worship, reflect and renew our faith. Amidst our fast-paced lives, we need these times as a re-energizer, and a reminder to gain or carry on with momentum to strive for the akhirah. Ramadan has passed, so have the 10
Read articleWhat Are You Addicted To?
Over the years, I’ve come to believe that each of us is addicted to something (or a number of things) in one way or another. This addiction can be positive or negative; it can be dangerous or completely safe, but it’s an addiction nevertheless. I define addiction as a compulsive feeling that drives you towards
Read articleGirl Power Before the 21st Century: Productive Muslim Women in History (Part 3)
Click here to read full series on Girl Power Well Before the 21st Century Everyone needs a push forward from time to time. Whether you feel stuck, or uncertain on how to move forward, you need only to turn back the pages of history for your dose of inspiration. A’ishah Bint Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (May
Read articleEssential Productivity Lessons from Volunteering (part 1)
When most people think about volunteering there seems to be a rather bleak outlook on it, either for reasons of no monetary incentive for those who give up their time, or for it not being widely accepted as ‘proper work’. Throughout the past few years, I’ve learnt that volunteering your time for causes and projects
Read articleProductive Jumuah Activities
It’s Jumuah! The most blessed day of the week! So how do we make the most of it? Depending whether Friday is a day off for you or not, we’ve covered below some key activities to make most of your Jumuah which you can judge how best to fit in your life insha’Allah. The important
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