In a world tuned to hustle and noise, the art of resting daily has become a quiet revolution. For many of us, especially as women navigating layered roles of caregiver, teacher, nurturer, student and leader, rest can feel indulgent—perhaps even inaccessible. But from an Islamic...
A writing exercise to help you tune into the anxious part of yourself and establish a healthy, loving, and supportive relationship with it. Begin by giving your anxiety a name. For example, Scared Little One, Anxious Annie, or simply address it as “Dear Anxiety.” Now, respond...
Are you a “glass half empty” kind of person? Maybe you consider yourself to be a realist, or you think you’re more of a pessimist. Either way, you might find that life gets a little more enjoyable when you can take a more optimistic approach to...
Emotional intelligence is considered a much better predictor of success than pure intelligence. Making good decisions, communicating effectively, having positive relationships, and managing yourself well can be far more valuable and powerful than a genius-level IQ. Boost your emotional intelligence with these strategies: Become an excellent listener....
When you think of someone who is burned out, you might picture an overworked business executive or an athlete training too hard for the Olympics. The truth is that anyone can become overwhelmed at any age. Kids experience burnout too. Sure, they don’t usually have mortgages...
There are a lot of people that react to any kind of obstacle, setback, or challenge. Reactions are reflexive, ego-driven, and only consider the short-term outcome. Reactions make you feel better, but don’t resolve an issue effectively. Responding is different. It’s intelligent, practical, and considers the...
Everyone needs some nature in their life. Even if you live in a major city, it’s still important to find a way to either get out into nature or to bring nature to you. Cities are a relatively recent development in human history. We’re not that...
Sakhr ibn al-Ghamidi reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, bless my nation in their early morning.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhī] How blessed to know that Allah's beloved prayed for our mornings to be blessed! Are you an early bird? If so,...
Do you seem to never have enough time for your friends and family? You’re certainly not alone. The world is full of obligations and distractions that seem to take every available minute of our time. However, there’s always a way if you’re willing to examine your...
Writing prompts are effective because they compel you to consider things you might not ever think about on your own. Writing is also an effective process for personal growth because it encourages you to slow your thinking and organize your thoughts. You can’t write nearly...
