Is it okay to not be okay? The importance of seeking help
“You were so cheerful yesterday. What happened to you today?” “Why are you so quiet?” “Why do you always have such a gloomy expression?” “You suddenly seem so cheerful?” Have you ever been asked questions that you don’t know how to respond to? Where you feel you have no choice but to silently force a smile […]
Taking Initiative: A Tale of Two Polar Bears
Two polar bear twins, old enough to hunt for food for the first time, head to the edge of a floe. The brother sits at the edge, waiting for a succulent seal to jump on the ice by itself. The sister, on the other hand, knows that she has to dive into the ocean in […]
Comfort Zone
Have you found your growth to be stagnant? Does trying something new make you anxious? Do you always pick the easier choice? If your answer to all these questions is a yes, then you are deeply nested in a comfort zone. A comfort zone can be best described as a psychological state that a person […]
The Magnificent Recipes of Life Offered by Our Noble Guest, Ramadhan
Ramadhan comes. Ramadhan goes. Some have been observing this for the past many years. Some shall continue to observe. Some won’t be able to. Ramadhan is the most blessed guest. This guest is not a mere guest. It’s a special and a valuable guest sent to us by The Most Merciful and the Most Beneficent. […]
5 Habits That May be Impacting Your Mental Health
Spending too much time on our phones, eating a lot of junk food, not drinking enough water, not eating enough healthy foods are some examples of bad habits that affect our physical well being. However, is it possible that some of our habits also have a negative impact on our mental health? Below are a […]
Tips to Deal with Anger
Anger can be defined as “a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong”. It can be triggered by external or internal events. Anger is our innate response to threats and one that is usually expressed aggressively. Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that a man said to the Prophet […]
The Road to Humility
There was once a man who was revered by all who knew him. His oratory skills, influential ability and military prowess resulted in a multitude of people looking up to him as a role model. He was a teacher, a philosopher and an exceptional leader. There were even people who visited him from distant places […]
The Tomorrow-Phobia
Fear- an endless vortex where you are surrounded by the unknown, the unseen and the unheard. Fear is strong enough to make us believe in something that hasn’t been experienced at all. When this fear joins forces with another unseen element, ‘tomorrow’ the result is a whole lot of destruction. The fear of tomorrow, something […]
Are You a Workaholic?
‘Workaholic’ is an easily misunderstood and misinterpreted word. An obvious reason for it is the implication that the second half of the word- ‘aholic’ triggers. Yes, you guessed it- a sort of an addiction. While most addictions are bad, this one doesn’t prove to be as bad as long as you know where to draw […]
Tips to Deal with Anger
Anger can be defined as “a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong”. It can be triggered by external or internal events. Anger is our innate response to threats and one that is usually expressed aggressively. Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that a man said to the Prophet […]