Creating a Peaceful Morning Routine Rooted in Faith
Mornings can feel more like a sprint than a sacred ritual and let’s face it, it’s a struggle. Between hitting snooze just one more time, juggling a mental to-do list...
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Juggling Parenthood and Faith: Tips for Busy Moms
Let’s be honest, this Ramadan has been tough! Being a mom is already a full-time job, and when you add in the desire to stay connected to your faith, it...
50/50: Should you split finances with your spouse?
If you’re a reality t.v. fan, you may have watched Love Is Blind-UK edition last fall with great interest. It was an entertaining mess which concluded in very few couples...
Surviving Ramadan: Ramadan Tips
Salaam VELA fam! Ramadan Mubarak! This year Ramadan falls during an interesting time, more so in the spring than the summer. Naturally, everyone is trying to balance their work, education,...
Getting Organized: 4 Ways to Get Your Life in Order
It’s the new year, and that means another opportunity to get organized. So much of our lives are about the hustle. We wake up, we go to school or work,...
No New Friends: Why is it so hard to make new friends?
Remember the days in pre-school or elementary when you’d share your snacks with someone at recess and they’d become your BFF? Or the years when the whole class got a...
New Year, New You: Setting Goals for 2025
And just like that the year flew by! We’re on the cusp of 2025 and suddenly all my feeds are filled with ethereal videos contemplating and appreciating the year. The...
Moving On: When is it time to leave a job?
In the last few years, there’s been a lot of buzz about people, particularly Gen Z, engaging in “quiet quitting.” This phenomenon which usually involves overworked and underpaid employees deciding...
Rewards for Small Actions
In Islam, the rewards for even the smallest actions can be profound, reminding us that no act of kindness or worship goes unnoticed by Allah (SWT). We often overlook how...
Time Management: Balancing Faith, Work, and Family
Salaam VELA fam! August is almost ending and for some people, classes are in full swing. As a first year medical student, I can personally attest to the challenges in...