Asking: What kind of person do you want to be in ten years, insha'Allah?
As-salamu alaykum - I’ve been reflecting on why I chase certain goals, and I’m curious what others hope to become, insha'Allah. I used to go after specific jobs, titles, relationships, numbers and things to show off. Lately I’m aiming for a way of living instead. I want to be a woman who lives with integrity, mercy and balance. Holding those values in my heart helps me decide both big and small things: finding a healthier work–life balance, pursuing honesty with wisdom, and building a reputation for being dependable, capable and trusted. It’s also helped me let go of habits I don’t like without falling into self-blame. At the end of the day it’s really about the choices we make, by Allah’s help. I hope to be someone who does what she promises, keeps up with her responsibilities, guards others’ confidences, treats people kindly and honours her need for rest. Everything material that comes along the way is just extra, alhamdulillah. What about you? What kind of person do you want to be in a decade, with Allah’s guidance?