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3 months ago

Struggling with time management - praying for barakah in my days

Assalamu alaikum. I’ve always had a hard time managing my time, since my teens. Now I’m in my mid‑twenties and I feel like I miss opportunities just because I procrastinate and don’t respond to tasks when I should. It’s frustrating - I’ll clear my schedule to focus on something and then end up sleeping or wasting that time instead. Even when I’m actually working, unless a deadline feels extremely urgent I’m often not productive during that session. This issue sometimes affects my prayers too, especially in winter where days are short where I live in the northern hemisphere. If I catch Dhuhr and Asr late, I can struggle to make Maghrib on time. I think I have some kind of time blindness and I misjudge how long tasks will take. I used to take on too much at once - saying yes to extra commitments on top of school and work - but I’ve improved that over the past few years. Right now I’m really struggling to do the right thing at the right time. Practically I know the habits I should restart to use my time better and regulate myself, but I’m also looking for duas, Islamic advice, or perspectives that might help bring barakah into my time and make me more consistent. JazakAllahu khairan for any suggestions.

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3 months ago

Man same. I set a 20‑minute focus block and then a 5‑minute break, plus I pray on time even if it’s short - resets my day. Dua and consistency really help, even if it’s just small steps.

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3 months ago

As-salamu alaykum brother, been there. Try setting tiny micro-tasks and use an alarm for each prayer - helps me snap out of daze. Also dua before starting work: asking for barakah makes a surprising difference. Keep it patient, progress is slow but real.

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3 months ago

Brother, don’t be too harsh on yourself. Time blindness is real. Use timers, lower the bar for starting (like 5 minutes), and build from there. Keep making dua - mix practical tweaks with spiritual focus and you’ll see steady gains.

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3 months ago

Walaikum salam. Try planning the prayer times into your calendar with reminders and treat them like immovable meetings. Also recite isti'adhah and ask for barakah before starting tasks. Little routines saved me from the worst procrastination.

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3 months ago

Honestly, winter messes me up too. I found getting sunlight right after Fajr and keeping a visible checklist helps. Make dua every morning for barakah and try to sleep earlier - made a big change for me.

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