Uncomfortable Truths

Why is everyone scared of doing good near-perfect work? Studies show perfectionism can lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. But what if the way you've always thought about perfectionism was wrong? Perfectionism is not the devil, rather it's the way by which we go about implementing it that leads to our destruction. If used correctly, perfectionism can be the most beautiful thing.

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In the age of distraction, the single-handedly most difficult task for an individual is finding themselves. In doing so, they open their lives to the opportunity of what it was always meant for. But why is finding oneself so difficult? I explore that the different facets of life, especially within this generation, preventing us from deep self-exploration and understanding.

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references:

1. Man's Search for Himself - Rollo May

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"If it was that easy, everyone would do it". Going to the gym, learning a new language, memorizing the Qur'an- what do all of these have in common? They require you to leave your comfort zone. What is this zone? What does it do to you? And why is it important for you now more than ever to leave it and discover the zone of the unknown?

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references:

1. https://positivepsychology.com/comfort-zone/

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Humans are prone to entropy. Falling down several times over is an inevitable natural thing. But what do we do to get ourselves back up? Who can we turn to in order to wipe the tears away, brush the dirt off our shoulders, and return stronger than last time? Most people choose to rely on themselves, or even other people. But what if I told you there exists a limitless all-powerful source beyond our scope of understanding, and to gain access- all we need to do is trust.

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references:

1. Surah Yasin recitation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ3oyDwENDI&ab_channel=MohammedAlsaeed-TheGuidance

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A fresh new semester is ahead of us, and you're here because you want to take action. I outline three essential values (mindset, goals, attitude) for any student seeking a productive year. Sitting down and taking the time to figure out the details of these values, you will be able to think more clearly and navigate your way through the semester with ease and confidence.

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references:

1. Get excited: reappraising pre-performance anxiety as excitement - DOI: 10.1037/a0035325

2. Atomic Habits Chapter 1- https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits/chapter-1

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The Hippiearab Podcast --- S1 E12

The age-old question, despite what you may think. What does it mean for men and women to be 'friends'? Why is it considered a weird and uncommon phenomenon? I take a look at some of your responses that were sent over on Instagram, as well as a an academic study and Islamic perspective.

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credits:

1. Why Men and Women Cant be friends by Jesse Budd and Patrick Romero - https://youtu.be/T_lh5fR4DMA?si=7Yd58WaaPrHwqU8H

2. Benefit or burden? Attraction in cross-sex friendship - DOI:10.1177/0265407512443611

#friendship #islam #discipline

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Everyone is talking about Barbie, arguably the movie of the year- also known as a heavy feminist propaganda piece. The movie tries to tackle many issues within various interconnected plots. What did this movie do right and why is everyone talking about it?

Side note: Drink water every time I say 'interesting'. You'll be extremely hydrated.

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"but I don't feel like it"- we've all been there. Showing up is hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would show up and be freaking fantastic at life. But guess what, showing up is what differentiates the good from the great. It's in those days, weeks, or even months where showing up is not only important, it's necessary.

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Every single human being has a belief, some hold a belief so strong they're willing to die for it. It is what shapes our identity and the way we interact with the world. But what happens when your belief conflicts with the mainstream belief? Worse yet, what happens if you don't have one to begin with? In a world where the left and right are constantly clashing, what is the one thing we can all agree on?

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