Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
Everybody must have a certain plan, project or work that
needed to be done. Maybe it's personal, maybe it's not. Nevertheless, we would
always want our plans to go smoothly, right?
Here are some of the tips which I would like to share, in
hopes that it will benefit us all, inshaaAllah to ensure our work or project
will become a success:
1) Have pure intentions
Every project, every work, and even every movement that we
make, will never be without a purpose. We eat to fill, we sleep to rest, we
also breathe to live. Ask yourself, why do you participate in this project? Why
are you here? Why did you make the decision to sacrifice most of your time,
money and sweat in this work?
Some might answer-it's for the money/fame/title/etc. But,
thinking back, was it all worth it, if it's just for the money? Were all the
sleepless nights making drafts/notes paid off with just a little fame in this
life? Was the project even worth the time if it was done without a concrete
purpose/intention?
It is narrated on the authority
of Amirul Mu'minin, Abu Hafs 'Umar bin al-Khattab (ra) who said:
I heard the Messenger of Allah s.a.w
say: "Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what
he intended. Thus, he whose migration (hijrah) was to Allah and His Messenger,
his migration is to Allah and His Messenger; but he whose migration was for
some worldly thing he might gain, or for a wife he might marry, his migration
is to that for which he migrated." [Bukhari &muslim]
Yes, if you worked for money-money will come to you. If you
worked for fame-fame might as well reach you. But in the end, was it all worth
it? Will your money bring you a better ending in paradise? Will the benefits of
this world, bring you even the slightest glimpse of jannah?
Thus, keeping our intentions right by solely directing our
efforts for the Almighty alone is enough, as you will reach Him, and the rest
will unravel itself along the way, inshaaAllah.
2) Seek guidance
There will be times when you are unsure on how to solve a
problem, or come to a dead end in reaching for a solution. In times like these,
people tend to be worried, restless, and uneasy. These negative feelings will
further block your capability to create a way out. The best way to prevent this
'black hole' is to come back to your Creator. Return, and pray.
It is said in the AlQuran:
"And conceal your speech or publicise it, indeed, He is
Knowing of that within the breast. Does He who created not know, while He is
the Subtle, the Acquainted?"
Surah AlMulk, 13-14
He will surely know your worries. He will surely hear your
prayers. Ask from Him, and He will guide you through.
3) Do research
Before committing yourself into a project/work, make sure
you do a thorough research upon the matter/subject first. With a clear view of
the backgrounds, it will boost your confidence to pursue deeper into it and
also makes it easier to solve any problems that might occur in the middle of
your efforts in the particular area.
4) Set achievable goals
Yes, dream high-but make sure it is still within your own
reach. It is unreasonable to expect a child to drive himself to school. But, he
could learn how to ride a bike and cycle to school first, right? Then, when the
child reaches a certain age, he could learn how to drive-and only then can he
drive to anywhere that he wants to.
The same principle goes in setting goals. At first, set
goals which you are able to achieve in your current state. As yourself
progress, your abilities improve and you can set your goals higher and higher.
This way will prevent you from regretting your choice too soon due to your own
lack of ability to fulfill your 'amazing' goals. But, always remember to reset
your goals for a greater one each time you had fulfilled the last one-keep on
improving yourself for the better!
5) Trust yourself, keep a positive mind
Keep yourself motivated. Prevent yourself from saying or
even thinking about losing, quitting, or failing. Remind yourself, 'I can do
this!' as often as you can, and replace phrases such as 'I can't do this, this
is too hard' to 'I think I can do this, maybe I am actually good at it'. Those
are just examples, and these positive words will subconsciously seep into your
mind and make your attitude towards your work/project better. A positive mind
will also create a level of confidence in yourself. Of course, with
confidence-you can achieve anything, inshaaAllah.
6) Trust in Allah
Last but not least, after you had done your best- just leave
the rest to Allah. We might have our own plans, our own goals. But maybe, just
maybe... Allah sets for us a better plan, and a better goal. So don't be too
discouraged when you failed the first time. Don't give up on the first try.
Keep on doing your best, keep on praying, and keep on hoping for the best. For
Allah always know what's best for us.
I sincerely hope that these tips might help someone,
sometime. I leave the rest to Allah.
Wallahua'lam.
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