Heba El-Haddad: Time management, Productivity: Finding work-life balance from the Quran and Sunnah

(Use closed caption, sorry for the lousy recording)The speaking event titled "Time Management and Productivity: Finding a Work-Life Balance from the Quran and Sunnah" was an insightful session that addressed the challenges of balancing various aspects of life, such as spiritual, financial, family, personal, and professional responsibilities. It began by debunking common myths about the balancing act, highlighting how people often struggle to maintain equilibrium in these areas. The talk delved into the perception of time management, emphasizing how our flawed understanding of time can lead to stress and inefficiency. The speaker then reframed time management from an Islamic perspective, drawing from the Quran and Sunnah to present a holistic approach. The discussion moved on to understanding stress-what it is, its impact on both short-term and long-term well-being, and the role of predictability in managing stress effectively. Using examples from the Quran, the speaker explored how Allah addresses time and stress, offering practical coping strategies rooted in Islamic teachings. The event concluded with a focus on how the Quran and Hadith guide dealing with stress and finding a sustainable work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of faith, patience, and intentionality in managing time and productivity.

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Mashallah, may Allah SWT accept it.