Causes
Who causes the trick of deception?
Shaytaan
Focus is a ___
Focus is a habit
What is it?
Putting things off until the right time to do it.
1st step
1. Identify bad habit
But I keep cruisin'
Can't stop, won't stop movin'
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It's like I got this music in my mind
Sayin', "It's gonna be alright"
What is the 4 reasons people procrastinate?
Lack of goals, deception, perfectionism, and instant gratification.
According to the article, what is a beneficial way to come up with 100 exam questions?
"Why not prepare 10 questions a day? That won’t take much time, is not stressful at all and you will be completed on time with much better quality questions as you took the time to prepare each question carefully."
What's the difference between delaying purposely and positive procrastination (based on what we've read/know so far)?
Answer may vary
3rd step
3. Start replacing the bad habit with the good one today
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
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Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July
According to the article, why is it dangerous to put spiritual acts off? (Also, what surah was referenced?)
“And do not say about anything that I will do it tomorrow without saying if Allah wills,” - Surah al Kahf
Future is in Allahs hands, not ours.
What did the Prophet encourage us muslims to do? (300 extra points if you can summarize the quote of the Prophet)
The prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged us to do extra acts of worship in small quality portions.
“Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately and know that your deeds will not make you enter Paradise, and that the most beloved deed to Allah’s is the most regular and constant even though it were little,” (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
What is the authors justification for "putting work off"?
“Because I know I will do a better job at it tomorrow than if I do it now,”
2nd step
2. Identify good habit to replace it
Monday, I was dreamin' 'bout ya
Tuesday, I was waitin' near the phone
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Two days, wasn't hearin' from you
Yeah, what can I say? Oh, baby, I was gettin' bored
What is one of the questions you should ask yourself when faced with perfectionism?
- How useful would a perfect job be here? How much more useful would it be than a merely adequate job…
-What is the probability that I will really do anything like a remotely perfect job on this?
- What difference will it make to me, and to others, whether I do or not?
Well planned example(s) from the article:
mention two
Just look at how well-planned the Hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was,
how well Khalid Ibn Waleed prepared his armies for their battles,
and the amount of planning that went into writing the major Islamic works throughout history.
You will have to ___ and ___, and that means procrastinating the things you don’t need to do yet, in order to make time for the things you need to do now.
Why is this beneficial? (extra 200)
You will have to plan and prioritise, and that means procrastinating the things you don’t need to do yet, in order to make time for the things you need to do now.
5th step
5. After that, it gets easier, so you can move on to focus on changing another habit.
Lose control of body and soul
Don't move too fast, people, just take it slow
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Don't get ahead, just jump into it
Y'all hear about it, the Peas will do it
What is a sin most muslims do regarding instant gratification? Why? (must explain to get point)
Extra points (100) for another example given with explanation!
Fornication; focusing on instant gratification, instead of the long-term deal of marriage and the responsibilities that come with it.
What needs to be considered during the planning phase?
During the planning phase for each goal, work out how much time you need in a day for something, what time of the day is ideal for that task and set that time for that task.
Who said this quote?: “He who counts tomorrow as part of his life does not recognize death as it should be merited. How many days are to come but he will not be there! How many wishes he has for the days to come that he will not get! If you comprehend the terms of life and the speed with which it flees, then you will detest your desires and wishes,”
(extra 200 if quote is elaborated on?)
Awn Ibn Abdullah
4th step
4. Be consistent until the new habit is truly a habit (average 30 days)
The 23rd of loneliness
And we don't talk like we used to do
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Now it seems pretty strange
But I'm not buggin' 'cause I still feel the same