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5 Small But Helpful Habits That Everyone Should Try To Adopt

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Create and Maintain Healthy Habits. They will help you feel better and make you more productive. Here's my list of habits/ changes you can try to make with me. Habit #1 Go to sleep at a reasonable time and wake up early.  It could be difficult to maintain a good sleep schedule because nowadays people are so busy with work and school. Regardless, when you find the days when you can get the extra hours of sleep, go to sleep early and wake up early. For my Muslims, it can be hard to wake up for Fajr because the sun isn't even up, but it's definitely a good way to start your day with a clear mind and good intentions.  Habit #2 Limit your Screen Time. Tech: Phones, Laptops, TVs, etc. With all the technology that we use in our everyday lives we tend to forget the negative impact they have on our brains. Excessive Screen Time has been linked with anxiety, insomnia, and mood swings. I'm not telling you to throw your phone away, but instead of using your phone ...

Preparations before Eid

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Easy Hair and Face Masks to do as Eid Prep Turmeric Face Mask You will need: a spoonful of turmeric  a spoon of yogurt a spoonful of raw honey ( optional )  If you are desi , you have probably heard or done this face mask at least once in your life. The color of the turmeric leaves a bright appearance on the skin. Be careful though, if you overdo with the turmeric, you might end up looking bright yellow. Be cautious with how much of the turmeric you use, less is more! Coconut Hair Mask You will need: Coconut oil ( as much as you need you cover the ends of your hair) raw honey mashed avocado   Growing up, my mother used to lather my hair up with coconut oil and braid my hair. I used to hate when she would do that but I would feel relieved after because there were no more tangles left in my hair. I noticed after applying the oil my hair would be more manageable. My mom now credits her methods for why my hair is so long now. I am not sure i...

Setting and Achieving Goals during the month of Ramadan

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Setting and Achieving Goals during the month of Ramadan The month of Ramadan has finally come and it's the perfect time to break bad habits and create good ones. A month where you can replace the time you would spend eating with productive activities. If you are having trouble coming up with ideas on how to utilize your time, here's a list ! :) 1. Expand your Islamic Knowledge  Ramadan is the perfect time to learn more about your religion. With the help of the internet, Quran and Hadith are easily accessible  and can be translated to many languages. Apps can help you track your daily prayers and fasts and many websites are dedicated to making sure you can donate to causes that matter to you this Ramadan.    2. Workout  If you are looking to become more fit, Ramadan 2020 is definitely the best time to start on that journey. With countless at home, no equipment workouts available you will surely be able to achieve your goal. Fasting during Ramadan is ...