Time Management
Who was one of the most productive people to live?
The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
Describe organization in your own words.
Taking charge of yourself and making sure everything is in the right place and where it needs to be.
What is stress?
Stress is a feeling of emotional and physical tension.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of excessive/persistent worrying.
What we all own belongs to ____, so we shouldn’t stress over little things.
Allah (S.W.T.)
What is Time management and what can it result in?
It is planning how you divide your time between specific activities and it can result in you working more efficiently.
How can organization especially help when you are a leader.
Being organized and taking care of everyone that was placed under your care is a crucial trait as a leader.
How is stress caused?
Answers may vary. It is caused by big changes in your life, being under lots of pressure, and having to worry about something.
What are the 3 types of anxiety?
Social, Separation, and Generalized anxiety.
Allah tests you during hardships. What is the purpose?
To test your faith and strengthen your relationship with Allah (SWT).
Fill in the blank, “Work smarter not _____”
Harder
Name 3 qualities of good organization.
Answers may vary. Great teamwork, strong leadership, understands risks
How can you deal with excessive stress (give 2 examples)?
Answers may vary.
You can distract yourself, take breaks, get better sleep, and exercise, etc . . .
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
Shaking, sweating, hyperventilating, feeling weak, etc..
Why should you manage your time Islamically?
To be prepared for the Day of Judgment
What are 3 benefits of time management?
Getting done more in less time, more time for other stuff, and you can set goals correctly
Name 3 different benefits of organization.
Planning ahead, reduce the time wasted, and work more efficiently
What are some health problems caused by stress?
It can lead to headaches, high blood, pressure, and chest pain.
What are some things that can help you cope with anxiety?
Accept that you cannot control everything, take a break, and try to distract yourself.
Reported by Ibn Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: Take benefit of five before five
What are the 5 before 5?
Your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you are preoccupied, and your life before your death
What are the steps to time management?
Recognize your “time wasters.”
Change your behavior. Eliminate “time wasters.”
Implement a Time Management Plan/ Establish a routine and stick to it.
Name one way the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was organized.
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had more duties and stress than any other human being to ever live. With all of this in mind, he was able to organize his time for family, friends, religion, and dawah all at once.
Name each stress and an example/ explanation of each type.
3 types of stress are Acute Stress, Episodic Acute Stress, and Chronic Stress.
An example of acute stress would be an unexpected event that you weren't prepared for.
An example of episodic acute stress would be when a person often experiences acute stress. An example of chronic stress would be that someone is unhappy with their job or having family problems. It is long term.
Define the 3 types of anxiety.
Social anxiety- a mental health condition where social interactions cause fear and worry.
Separation anxiety- a disorder where not being with someone/something causes fear and worry.
Generalized anxiety- an ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily life and activities.
What is the duaa (English) on Stress Management?
Dua: “Oh Allah, I seek refuge in you from the difficulties of hardships. And the acquisition of wretchedness, and ill-fate, and the enemy’s malicious rejoicing for my suffering.”