QUESTION:

Can you please give suggestions on what methods to adopt for improving our motivation?

ANSWER:

In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.

1) Make du’ā asking Allah for motivation and improvement.

2) Stay optimistic.

3) Respect and value your time (do not waste it uncessarily, especially with the countless distractions we have in our times).

4) Avoid all forms of negativity.

5) Set small term goals (that lead to bigger goals).

6) Aim high, but make sure goals are attainable (set milestones).

7) Stay in good company and follow good company (this also includes virtual company).

8) Take regular advice and talk to positive people.

9) Make sure the scenery and environment around you is uplifting.

10) Read the biographies of our pious predecessors.

11) Listen to and watch those who have worked for and achieved true success.

12) Adopt a healthy lifestyle.

13) Have a timetable and make a note of the tasks you have to do.

14) Stay focused on the task at hand rather than trying to do too many tasks.

15) Take time out to reflect on your actions of the day, hold yourself accountable and use this as a driving force to increase future productivity (track progress).

And Allah, the Almighty, knows best

Mufti Sufyan

www.myislaam.com