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“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”  ― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons  , Hello! I'm Jawahir, 23 old Moroccan , I live in UAE Dubai and I love reading books. I'm also fascinated by different cultures and foods.

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I know I haven't been uploading much, but it's due tothe fact that I'm swamped with work and studies.

As soon as I'm done I'll get back to reading and uploading more often❤ !

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Nothing better than tea time ❤

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BOOK REVIEW: The Forty Rules of Love - by Elif Shafak

The book consists of two parallel narrative. The contemporary one is around Ella Jewish housewife who isn’t content with her life. Ella living in Northampton, Massachusetts. Ella works for a literary agency and as of now she is given a book named “Sweet Blasphemy” by Aziz Zahara. The sweet blasphemy is where the second story of this novel begins. Sweet blasphemy is in reality about a wondering dervish Shams of Tabriz, who is a spiritualist Sufi and he sees the vision of his demise and he realize that he should discover a friend to whom he can convey his insight and knowledge to. Shams leave the place he currently resides in search of a spiritual friend and equal and in his search, he finds Jalaluddin Rumi who is a well-known scholar in the city of Konya and so their story begins.

The forty Rules of love is a book that I would have never picked up by myself. This book came to me on its own, as it was a birthday present and I haven’t ever been this grateful to have received a birthday gift. This book has changed the way I think about certain things, to put it simple it has changed my life and spoken to my soul, it has helped me navigate through a dilemma that I didn’t even know I was facing.

This books theme is heavily influenced by Sufism and sham’s forty rules of love. This book talk about the love of god and all his creations and the spiritual oneness that comes from that, what is great about this book is that you get to see the points of view of many of the characters like: the leper who begs outside the mosque, Rumi’s two sons, Rumi’s wife and daughter, the prostitute trying to leave the brothel  to find god, Suleiman the Drunk who happens to be a Muslim and Baybars the Warrior who is nasty, agile, and quick-witted. This book describes the love in its purest form.

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Greed has poisoned our souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost..

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How to Deal with Study Burnout

As students in this day and age, it’s quite common for us to juggle rigorous academic responsibilities and overwhelming extracurricular activities. As a result, we might feel burnt out. But what exactly is burnout? 

Burnout is when you feel physically and mentally exhausted as a result of constantly lacking the energy required to fulfill the demands of your studying.

Burnout can be broken down into three parts:

Exhaustion is what causes you to feel tired all the time and unable to concentrate. You could also get sick or have trouble sleeping.

Cynicism or depersonalization is when you feel disconnected from those around you, e.g. your friends and family.

Inefficacy is a decrease in productivity, efficiency, or quality of your work.

How do you know if you have burnout?

Symptoms may vary, but they include:

Being unable to absorb new information

Intellectual exhaustion

Decreasing academic performance and productivity

Feeling like you need to prove yourself

Making yourself work even more, even though you’re exhausted or being unwilling to study further

Neglecting your needs

Long term fatigue

Showing disinterest in things you normally enjoy, e.g. hobbies or friends

Denying that something’s wrong with you (may manifest in the form of aggression)

Avoiding social interaction

Feeling empty and depressed

What can I do to fix it?

Here are some short term solutions for dealing with burnout.

1. Take a power nap Power naps are life changing. They help you recharge your energy and get you ready to start working again. They also improve learning, memory, creativity, alertness, and mood. I would recommend napping for 30 minutes at most, because anything more will lead to a longer sleep session.

Optional: drink coffee before your nap - something that takes a short while to consume like a shot of espresso - so that you’ll feel alert and revitalized afterwards!

2. Take a shower A cold one will wake you up, but a warm one will calm you down. I suggest starting with warm water, then ending with cold water.

3. Exercise Whether it’s playing soccer or doing yoga, the important thing is to get moving! Exercise releases endorphins or happy hormones that help you combat stress.

4. Run a quick errand This will help take your mind off things while also getting something done! You’ll also end up walking, which is technically a form of exercise.

5. Call or visit a friend Sometimes what we’re lacking is social interaction, and hanging out with a friend definitely helps. Whether it’s providing you with a distraction or giving emotional support, your friends are always there to help you. Plus, science has shown that being with friends reduces your cortisol (stress hormone) levels.

6. Eat a snack Preferably a healthy one. Eat something with proteins, vitamins, and fibers to boost your mood. Here’s a list of mood boosting foods.

7. Surf the web This requires A TON of discipline, but it’s definitely a game changer. Surfing the web is one of the most relaxing things you could do. I personally look for a good laugh during my study breaks, so I’d watch a comedy or scroll through memes to get those happy hormones up and running.

8. Do an activity you find interesting, e.g. a hobby We all need happiness in our lives, and our hobbies are perhaps the best way to find that joy. You could sit down with a page turning adventure, or go outside and shoot hoops, or listen to a podcast, or even bullet journal, as long as you’re having a good time.

9. Listen to music Music is one of the ways we gain energy, so I always make time for it during the day. However, you should choose the right music, because not all the music you love is going to make you feel energized. For me, it’s pop punk with hard hitting beats, thundering guitars, and really upbeat, enthusiastic vocals. Some of you might be energized by mellow music with dreamy vocals that make you feel like you’re floating in the clouds. If you choose the wrong music, you might just end up feeling sluggish and drained.

10. Get some fresh air Your brain needs 20% of the oxygen in your body. Fresh air brings more oxygen to your brain so that you can think more clearly, feel less tired, and concentrate more easily.

How do I make sure I don’t get it in the future?

Avoiding study burnout in the long term has a lot to do with our study habits - as well as our daily habits. We need to make sure that our bodies and minds receive the things they need, and that we aren’t overworking them.

1. Study a little at a time Break up your notes into smaller, more easily digestible pieces and learn a little at a time. This way, you’re not overwhelming your brain, and you have time to let that new knowledge settle in.

2. Time management Having a good study schedule is crucial in preventing burnout. You don’t want to force yourself to work at your slow hours. Aside from that, you definitely shouldn’t leave things until the last minute, and sticking to a schdule will help you pace yourself. Here’s a post I wrote on How to Make an Efficient Revision Schedule and How to Beat Procrastination.

3. Get enough rest I cannot stress enough that sleep is so important for you. It improves your cognitive functioning and also enhances your mood, making it less likely that you’ll get burnt out. Make sure to take power naps, too, if you feel like you need them. 

You also really shouldn’t pull all-nighters. Sleep is also involved in cementing memories in your brain, so if you study a little before you sleep, you’re bound to remember more than if you studied a chapter during an all nighter.

Having trouble sleeping? Here’s a post I made about my night routine and how to get better sleep.

4. Cycle your study environments Your body and mind are bound to get tired from being in the same location for prolonged periods of time. The best way to fix that is to study in different places: at your desk, your backyard, the dining table, a cafe, a friend’s house, the library, etc.You should find a frequency that works for you. I like to switch it up every 2-3 days; some people change locations every week.

5. Eat well As I’ve mentioned before, healthy foods with protein, vitamins, and fiber greatly improve your mood and your physical health. Proper nutrition will give your brain the power it needs to push through. Also make sure not to skip meals; honestly you’ll just end up feeling terrible afterwards.

6. Take frequent breaks Let’s face it, we’re human, we’re bound to get tired from studying for a long time. Taking breaks enables our brains to digest the information we just learned in a pace that works for it. Breaks also help us focus on something other than studying, so that when we do get back to it, we’ll be ready to digest even more information.

7. Set realistic study goals You’re gonna memorize all 500 pages of your biology textbook in one day? Good luck with that. Some of you might be compulsive studiers, but this kind of habit isn’t very good for your brain or your physical health. Studies have shown that excess studying can lead to lower productivity, fatigue, and - you guessed it - burnout. In the end, this will result in lower academic performance, perhaps even in the long run. So instead of trying to study so much in one sitting or one day, break up your material into chunks.

8. Maintain your social life Wherever you lie on the introvert-extrovert spectrum, everyone needs social interaction once in a while. It keeps you sane and healthy. Go out with your friends, have a sleepover, or maybe even a study date.

9. Start the day right What we do in the morning can significantly affect our mood for the rest of the day. Sometimes we don’t even feel like getting up in the morning, or doing anything that day. One thing you should do is create a morning routine you enjoy to jumpstart your day. Here are 8 Morning Habits for Productivity.

10. Think positive When we’re feeling burnt out, it’s hard to not think negatively about everything. In reality, that just makes our condition worse. So think positively! Start small, like congratulating yourself for getting out of bed today, and then work your way up to bigger accomplishments, like finishing 2 chapters of your textbook.

11. Keep a stress diary This is kind of a new concept for me, but it’s really great. How it works is that each day, you would write down all the things that made you stressed and how they made you stressed. This will help you identify the things you’re doing that’s causing your burnout, e.g.

Too long study hours? take regular breaks

Too much time in the same place? cycle your study environment

Not eating properly? set aside time to eat healthy meals at least 2 times a day

Not doing the things you love? schedule in time for that, e.g. during your long breaks

Not getting enough human interaction? make a study group

Too much negative thinking? adopt a positive mindset (you can always start small)

Not getting enough sleep? fix your sleep schedule

And that’s all I have for you guys this time. Hope these tips will help you manage your stress and study burnout whenever you have them. And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to drop an ask!

P.S. if any of you want to see the images in this post in better quality, click here (link to google drive)

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Book I bought from the used book fair ❤

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Books that came in the mail today 📚😍❤

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Book: November 9 Author: Colleen Hoover Star rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Book Review: Colleen Hoover never cease amazing me, she has an amazing style of writing which also happens to be very addicting. she has stunned me yet again with a great plot line and an even better plot twist. i fell in love with many of her books and this one is no different.. Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring author, the day preceding her a cross the country move. Their less than ideal attraction drives them to spend Fallon's last day in L.A. together, and her memorable and eventful life turns into the inventive motivation Ben has constantly looked for his novel. After some time and in the midst of the different relationships and tribulations of their own different lives, they keep on meeting on the same date each year. Until one day Fallon ends up uncertain if Ben has been revealing to her truth or creating an ideal reality for a definitive plot twist. The characters Fallon and Ben, where very well written seem like read people who had problems just like everyone else (Fallon struggling with her confidence and Ben dealing with depression and guilt ). i liked the she emphasized on how people should judge beauty by what's on the outside rather on what's in the inside, because what might be on the inside can be far more beautiful then what it on the outside. i liked that the characters only meet once a year it was something new that you didn't read a lot about in the NA genre. over all this book had a lot of good elements to it the plot line was very addicting and the plot twist was very unexpected, caught me by surprise (as it should). i would recommend this book.

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life gets better once you start doing your own thing. stop comparing yourself to others and if that means getting rid of social media than get rid of social media. it means to stop with the negative self talk, your brain is lying to you. train it to tell the beautiful truth.

 it means to look ahead of you, not behind, not to the side. pay no attention to the strangers around you until you can look at them and feel peace in your heart that you are doing just fine and so are they. you do not have to compromise your self love because someone else is beautiful, successful etc. you can be beautiful too, don’t worry. 

it gets easier once you start paying attention to yourself, your own happiness. your own comfort. pay no mind, speak words of kindness, and enjoy what you have.

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The Giver by Lois Lowry Star Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Overview: Jonas lives in a world were equivalence has beaten distinction. There are rules, such a large number of standards, which are clung to, and which enable society to live without torment, enduring or struggle. The rules are accepted and are never questioned, that is just the way things are. While when the children turn twelve they are assigned their future jobs and start training. these job are carefully selected by the Elder, depend on long periods of perception of their characters and aptitudes, and whether they are appointed to be a nurturer for the newborn, caretaker of the elderly or laborers where its preparing food for everyone or cleaning the streets or doing labor work. Jonas isn't given a run of the mill part, be that as it may. He is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, a position given out just once every generation. He will get and store every one of the recollections and memories of the past, that no longer burden the rest of the society. He is to be come an elder with the highest honor.

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