Breaking the Cycle of Procrastination
I decided to change the subject of today to ‘procrastination’. I had thought of another topic to write about this week, but things turned out to be busier than I…
Are you “Shoulding” yourself ?
This past week, I had been feeling quite tired, so tired that I took a very long nap right in the middle of the day. It wasn’t a big deal.…
Tawakul and Relief from 30 Years of Anxiety
One weekend, my family and I attended an Eid party at Galaxyland.This is a picture of me on the Ferris wheel.You probably can’t tell, but I am terrified in this…
What is Sabr?
I have been a psychologist for 13 years and since I started providing Islamic therapy rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah, I have felt aligned in my career, something I…
Hope as a way to overcome anxiety
I had been feeling a bit defeated about not having woken up as early as I wanted to this morning for Tahajjud.I realized that one of the reasons why I…
Qadr and relief from anxiety
In secular psychology, we often discuss the concept of the “circle of control.” Whatever lies inside this circle represents what we can influence, such as our behaviour, our reactions, our words, and…
Taqwa and relief from anxiety
Many people grow up being told that Allah ﷻ is always watching them and that they should fear Him. In my work with clients, I see how this message, when…
Is perfectionnism getting in your way ?
Do you ever feel pressure to do things perfectly? Do you ever feel like if you can’t do something consistently, it almost doesn’t feel worth starting?A few days ago, I…
