Flair Magazine One of the best things we get to experience every Ramadan, in its holy spirit, is discipline. Ramadan’s discipline includes many aspects of each individual’s life; where it affects our eating, drinking, sleeping habits, to name a few. So, as we undergo Ramadan, we should always invest in ourselves and gain a disciplined spirit. We present to you 5 ways in which you can gain the most by investing in yourself, for a better you in and after Ramadan.
Focus on the present moment
Ramadan is all about patience, giving, and sharing. What you can give the most is time to yourself. Slowing down your pace in life to catch a breath and focus on where you are right now and the you that you have now is vitally important. Contemplating your surroundings can be a way of living in the moment. Also, living in the present enables you to be more there for yourself and therefore there for your loved ones to cherish during Ramadan, be it through helping them or even caring to pray for them.
Pursue habits that fill you up
Moreover, with focusing on yourself, meditation is key. The quest for inner peace and serenity is even more important in Ramadan. Therefore, it’s best to relax, meditate, and reflect. Refill your energy by taking at least five minutes to lay down and listen to your breath, without thinking; this will certainly help lower blood pressure, anxiety, and diabetes. Your self-awareness doesn’t only have to be in Ramadan but it is surely a good opportunity to develop this habit during Ramadan; as it will have a long impact on your general health.
Physical exercises
Not only your mental health needs to flourish during Ramadan, but also your body. From disciplining your diet to working out during Ramadan, these are very fruitful things to do; to maintain a positive environment on both the inside of you and around you, as well. However, it is not recommended to start a new regime of working out during Ramadan. Picking up intensive training shouldn’t be done when you’re not hydrated and adequately fueled. So, keeping your flow of activity and moving during this month will pretty much maintain your level of health and fitness.
Feeding your soul and mind
Reading, it is. Always make time to get closer to God and read the Holy Quran. The inner peace you’ll gain by reading the Quran is unmatched. However, you can also read other very worthwhile books that can benefit you, as well. We can recommend some books, like In the Early Hours by Khurram Murad, The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity, Purification of the Heart by Hamza Yusuf, and The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. There are other rewarding books that you can search for to read and enjoy its content.
Praying
With Ramadan being all about spirituality, you’d want to work on the religious side of yourself and take your time either continuing or reconnecting through praying. Praying is very helpful with working on your self-confidence, mental health, your relationship with God, your manifestation, and working towards your goals. Praying is also as healthy as physical exercises and workouts. Knowing that reading the Quran and praying to God, and seeking refuge in Him at all times can be reassuring for Muslims to work on their faith and belief system and take the days of Ramadan as a stepping stone.
By: Nouran Hassan
