Practice and Pursuit of Ihsan-Lecture4

Prioritizing acts of Ihsan (cont.)

• Prevent burnout by knowing the purpose, destination, and intention of the good deed.
• Get clear on expectations from oneself and others.
• Focus on contributing in areas of one’s expertise.
• Learn to set boundaries and say NO when required.
• Manage time and energy.
• Form meaningful connections. 
• Practice self-care and renewal.

Reasons to learn to say NO

• To avoid other peoples’ priorities taking precedence over ours.
• Have time for family and close friends.
• To rest and recuperate
• To avoid frustration and stress.
• To make ourselves available for deeds that are in alignment with our purpose and ability to contribute.

LINKS: 

SURAH AL-HASHR [59:19]

SURAH AL-MAIDAH [5:105]

HADITH OF UNWAN BASRI

‘THE POWER OF A POSITIVE NO: HOW TO SAY NO AND STILL GET TO YES’ by William Ury

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