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Advice for the Overthinker

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What are the things you tend to overthink about? How does that impact your life?

I am definitely an over thinker myself and I really want to make it a goal to improve that: indeed, there is a line between being conscientious or caring and overthink everything to the point you are just unhappy with yourself, and I don’t think anyone deserves to drown in their own thoughts. As usual, it is about finding the right balance and I hope we can all help ourselves with these tips!


1. Take a deep breath and say Astaghfirullah 

Ibn Taymiyyah (RA) said “The strength of the heart returns when one repents”. Make sure to breath deeply to calm yourself and release everything that is worrying you, all by asking Allah (swt) for forgiveness when you exhale. 

2. Build a positive mindset & tawakkul

It all comes down to Sheytan and your nafs, so by trusting Allah (swt) blindly, you will be certain that the outcome will always be good, will stop “what ifs” or negative thoughts from constantly invading your brain and you will feel more at peace.

The strength of the heart returns when one repents”

Ibn Taymiyyah​

3. Do your best and leave the rest to Allah

Regrets are what makes one overwhelmed by worries and questions. However, if you make it a point to always do your best as well as rely on the Qadr of Allah, then everything that doesn’t go as you expected will be welcomed as a lesson of humility & a chance to learn and improve.

4. Focus on your salah

Al Hasan Al Basri (ra) said “As much as you fix your salat, your life will be fixed”. We tend to forget that although it is an obligation, it should never be done mechanically. Question the way you do it, take it as an opportunity to meditate and tell everything to our Creator. 

As much as you fix your salat, your life will be fixed.

Al Hasan Al Basri

5. Take care of yourself

Chances are you’ve been neglecting yourself and let all these thoughts take control over your life. If so, it is time to do something that brings you comfort, to be more compassionate, to take action, to ask for help… Just take a step back and love yourself.

 

More food for thoughts

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How I've been building self confidence

How to Build Unshakable Confidence in Allah and Yourself

Confidence

We all need a little boost of confidence sometimes, whether you’re usually pretty confident but having moments of doubts or if you have always struggled to know your worth.

As a teenager who used to be bullied and never felt good in her own skin, I’m glad that I turned into a young woman who knows what she is capable of and despite occasional lows, knows that she can be proud of herself Alhamdulillah. So without further a do, let me share with you the few tips that helped me through this journey.


1. Note your strengths and qualities 

It all starts with being aware of these, whether it being in relationships, in your studies, your work, your passions… Don’t be biased by your negative thoughts, but instead, identify what you’re great at and what you’re good at but would like to improve! And you know, it is okay not to have ‘a gift’ or not to be excellent at something but good at multiple things: don’t over pressure yourself or overthink this, just focus on the growth!

2. Know your hard work will always pay off

Positive thinkers always say “You don’t fail, you learn”. But Allah (swt) said: “Indeed, this is for you a reward, and your effort has been appreciated.” [76:22]. So not only will you earn something valuable in this life by working hard, but you’ll also be rewarded for it – Trust the process!

 

Indeed, this is for you a reward, and your effort has been appreciated.[76:22]

3. Allah (swt) made no mistake in His Creation.

The All Mighty said: “We have certainly created man in the best of stature” [94:4]. So how can we dare thinking we’re not beautiful, smart and worthy? Don’t focus on society’s standards, because first, He is above it all and second, He blessed you with the best gift ever: being Muslim. Out of billions of souls, He chose YOU. Isn’t that something to be proud of and be confident about?

“We have certainly created man in the best of stature.”
[94:4]

4. People always talk, do not mind them
Whatever way you decide to live your life, people will always have an opinion and sometimes find mean, uncaring comments to make. So why let that impact the way you see yourself and make your choices? If what you’re doing is halal and done with the right intentions, go for it!



5. You are not alone
One thing leading to having really low self confidence is feeling like we can’t progress, we’re too little or strong enough to reach certain goals. But by putting all your trust in Him, nothing is impossible. Remember: “and Allah is with you and will never deprive you of [the reward of] your deeds.” [47:35]
 

It’s important to know that being confident doesn’t mean being arrogant. I recently heard something that I completely relate to: ‘I’m not comfortable in my comfort zone’. I thought this was brilliant because I genuinely believe that self confidence comes from challenging oneself to the point you never assume you don’t have to make efforts anymore, you simply want to become the best version of yourself… And isn’t that what Islam is about? 

Allah is with you & will never deprive you of [the reward of] your deeds.
[47:35]

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