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This Quarantine has left many of us in a bad state. That bad state for you can be mentally, physically, or both. I know that having to stay inside most of the time has taken a toll on my well being but because this may be our reality for a while, we must find ways to work around the inconveniences. Here's a list of things that have helped me and perhaps will help you as well. The feelings of anxiousness and sadness is something I do experience from time to time, but I believe to change that you do need to build yourself through healthy habits. 1. Journal I always say this because it works. You probably have a head full of thoughts and emotions, and the moment you write them all down is a step closer to understanding why you feel what you feel. Journaling is not only a good way to manage your emotions, but it helps you set and maintain goals. I feel more likely to achieve something when I write it down because it is almost as if I am holding myself accountable for the standards I ha...

I have lived in the United States all my life and I have met people from different countries and religious backgrounds. Every time I meet someone new and I introduce myself as Muslim, they seem to have already associated me with very inaccurate stereotypes. So this is a list of the misconceptions that I personally hear most often and I give you a more accurate explanation. 1. Muslims don’t eat meat.  Our Religion allows us to eat meat. The only animal we are forbidden to consume meat from is pigs. When killing the animals we will eat, we must slaughter it in a respectful way to the animal and Allah for giving us these animals. If you met a Muslim and they don’t order meat from Fast food places and restaurants, that’s probably because in most restaurants they have mass slaughtered animals in ways that don’t fit Islamic Guidelines.  2. Muslims don’t believe in Jesus.  We do. He’s well respected in our religion and is considered a very significant prophet. This is a common m...