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How To: Add More Time to Your Day

Rihla — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:05:07 +0000

Often, we spend too much of time on issues that don’t matter currently nor will they be of any relevance in the future. Hundreds of invaluable hours are wasted debating,arguing, browsing random websites, proving points on forums/Facebook etc. We must realise that when we waste time we are in essence, wasting life. Life which cannot ...

7 Questions for Your Journal

Rihla — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:05:53 +0000

Lots of people want to know what to write in a daily journal. Whilst there are no specific rules, it helps to have an idea of what you personally would like to achieve out of keeping a journal. Generally, a journal may be used to help with maintaining focus,enriching perspective and basically to encourage you ...

Mountains of Change

Rihla — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:30:08 +0000

Nobody likes change. Mention the word and you will see most people cringing at the mere thought of doing things differently (or doing different things). As human-beings we resist change primarily because routine brings to us a sense of comfort and security. We ask ourselves, ‘Why risk sailing the uncharted waters of change when you ...

What Pain Teaches Us

Rihla — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:55:12 +0000

Every person who lived an extraordinary life experienced much hardship and pain before they experienced the greatness they became renowned for. Difficulties and crises do one thing if nothing else: They give us a glimpse of the greatness and potential lying hidden within the recesses of our souls. That’s because pain is necessary for personal ...

3 Questions

Rihla — Fri, 31 May 2013 08:03:44 +0000

It is said that sometimes the question provides half the answer. When we ask ourselves the correct questions and we commit to being brutally honest with ourselves, we begin to identify the areas of our lives which require the most attention. To gain a bit of perspective take a few minutes to ponder over and ...

You Need to Focus if You Want To Live

Rihla — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:38:36 +0000

We live in an age of mass distraction. A million things compete for your attention from the moment you wake up to the time you go to bed. Family, friends, careers,colleagues, bosses, text messages,emails,Facebook,blogs,forums etc. all scream out to you for your attention and most importantly, your time. Important Principle: When you give your time ...

5 Quotes on Perseverance

Rihla — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:29:09 +0000

Here are 5 inspiring quotes on perseverance and determination. Leading a great life is almost impossible without these 2 qualities and you will find that it is those who choose greatness over mediocrity who are most familiar with these traits. Make a conscious decision today to choose the greatest possible version of your life. Twitter: ...

Gratitude is a Lifestyle

Rihla — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:20:51 +0000

Many people tell themselves that they will be grateful for everything they have once they get what they want in life. Many don’t have the time to be grateful because they’re so busy chasing their dreams. Gratitude is about more than just saying “Thank you”. It is also about following your dreams whilst always keeping ...

14 Tips for a Great Life

Rihla — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:51:03 +0000

1. Have a clear idea of where you want to go in life. You can’t find what you can’t define 2. Know what’s important. Most of the time we spend our energies on things that won’t really matter in the future 3. Forgive without reason. When you forgive, you free yourself 4. Exercise regularly. Guarding ...

Stop Waiting for Recognition

Rihla — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:50:41 +0000

When carrying out your life’s work don’t measure your success by the amount of praise/recognition you receive. There are many who will mock your work; many who will try to distract you from your purpose and many who will tell others not to believe in you. You are responsible for leading a life that will ...