Can you remember the last time you felt like YOURSELF? When you felt completely present in the moment, felt content with who you are, felt exhilarated by knowing your purpose in life? No? If you feel lost, these might be the reasons why: You’ve gone through a major role transition (left school, got divorced, got […]
The Prophet ﷺ said in a profound Hadith: إِنَّ مِنْ حُسْنِ إِسْلاَمِ الْمَرْءِ تَرْكَهُ مَا لاَ يَعْنِيهِ “Surely, of the excellence of a person’s Islam is that he leaves what does not concern him.” [Tirmidhi] The Arabic words used in the Hadith imply leaving the vain and pointless activities that don’t benefit a person’s Deen […]
One of the common themes that emerges when I’m coaching someone is trauma and mental distress at the hands of someone who was emotionally and verbally abusive. Whether that’s a parent, friend, or partner, scars from years of invalidation and criticism run deep, often leading to low self-esteem, self-doubt, and lack of confidence. This also […]
We all have those days – when the chores have piled up, the deadlines are looming, the kids are sick and you’re not feeling well yourself, someone’s harsh words are ringing in your ears, or you’ve received bad news one after the other. When you feel such overwhelm and the emotions get too much to […]
Dealing with mental illness in a loved one generally requires a lot of patience, understanding, and empathy. When that mentally ill person in your life is a parent, it can lead to a mess of emotions. As a child, you may be too young to understand why your mom or dad is behaving differently from […]
What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to handle life challenges with strength and grace so you don’t lose yourself in the aftermath of grief and tragedy. It’s the way you adjust your mindset and thought patterns to not just survive, but thrive, during rough times. Resilience means to keep going and to keep pushing […]
If you think about it, where do you live 24/7? It’s not the places you frequent, like your workplace, cafe, or the gym. It’s not even your apartment, condo, or house. No, beyond that, the home you live in 24/7 is your mind. And while we make such an effort to keep our living space […]