Why am I telling myself not to write a blog this week? (“Stop everything else and concentrate on my studies?”) But still, I am writing a blog post, telling me that I’ll just do it in a jiffy? (Is that going to the computer lingo too?) … just like so many words, like apple, window, …
The last blog on Powerful weekly plan. received a good response. Yes, I’ve used the weekly plan for many years, especially it took me through tough times. I found it extremely effective. You must be wondering how I got to it? Well, actually it’s an amalgamation of several theories, and then making some adaptations to make …
The weekend is here, you have a lot on your plate, and here is another blog from me! Well, I’m going to let you into something that is part of my ‘time management’ or ‘self-management’ strategies. I’ve met people who have been successful in their careers who regretted not giving enough time to their families. …
(…. you too?) How do we cope with daily challenges in life? – Of course with our ‘to do’ list! My mentor Mahjabeen says “You cannot do anything unless you allocate a time and place for it.” Then she adds, “Even if one of them is missing, it will not get done!” That being …
Shireen Studio’s first book is published! – My friend tells me, “Now the real work starts!” The most EXCITING thing in my life is the printing of my first publication: yes, Allama Iqbal’s Tulip of Sinai, illustrated and published by Shireen Gheba Najib. It contains the first two poems from Iqbal’s Persian book ‘Message from the …
My daughter Waliya and I share the same birthday. So, we have a blast together, all thanks to our family and friends. Its always been this way, but this year’s birthday really took the cake! May I say I had one of the happiest birthdays of my life – that’s saying a lot – because I’ve …
(an article of mine printed on February 7th, 1997 in The News:) Iqbal’s poetry gives purpose to one’s life. Shireen Najib discovers self after reading the English translations of the poet of the East. I was never touched by Iqbal’s poetry. – Simply because I never understood it. No English medium person can. Our education …
The last few days of Ramzan are on. It was almost like yesterday, that it began. As usual there were great expectations, resolutions and apprehensions. “How will I fast for sixteen hours in 43 degrees centigrade? Will I lose some weight?” The few walks I had can’t possibly make up for the …
(The best policy in any relationship: husband and wife, friends, boss and subordinate or any other.) It is a fact that arguments weaken a team. It is best to avoid it. Come to think of it. It never takes you anywhere, except to get even further apart. I don’t know why, but that is …
