Do you have problems concentrating? Believe it or not, you are not alone! The first thing we need to do – before we can discuss how to concentrate – is to define the term “concentration”. According to Princeton University’s WordNet, concentration means: “great and constant diligence and [...]
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January 1st, 2010 - 12:01 am § in Living
Ways to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Many of us are gathering up our willpower for a brand new set of New Year’s resolutions. But have we learned from past experience? A large number, if not the majority, of previous resolutions were probably broken in weeks, days, or even hours. So, how to make this time round more successful? Well [...]
December 1st, 2009 - 1:48 am § in Living
Simple Ways to Boost Your Intelligence
Just like a muscle, your brain needs exercise. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus. But if you never use your brain, or abuse it with harmful chemicals, your ability to think and learn will deteriorate. Here are simple [...]
September 7th, 2009 - 8:30 am § in Living
What After Ramadan?
We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Qur’an, Taqwa, patience, jihad, mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hellfire… Have we fulfilled the requirements of Taqwa and graduated from the Ramadan school with the diploma of the god[...]