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How to Stay Productive at Work During Ramadan?

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Question added by MADE ElKHBIRY , Food & Beverage Operations Manager & Ready for new challenge immediately , السابق Operations Manager
Date Posted: 2016/06/07
Farhana Siddique Fari
by Farhana Siddique Fari , Coordinator , Coordinator at DFA, Dr Fazeela Abbasi, Advanced Skin, Laser & Hair Institute, Islamabad.

I fully endorse answer given by Ms. Huda Nabeil Rashid Al Masoud. Thanks

In my opinion, Think positive! Think that Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) is going to make this easy for you, focus on is your attitude towards Ramadan. If you go into it thinking it will be hard work then it probably will be. Whereas, if you think that you will be able to not just find it easy, but you will also enjoy the fasting then chances are you will be able to do just that In sha Allah, definitely will! All it takes is the faith. Thanx

MADE ElKHBIRY
by MADE ElKHBIRY , Food & Beverage Operations Manager & Ready for new challenge immediately , السابق Operations Manager

Ramadan occurs in the hot month of June; hence, staying hydrated becomes a clear challenge. During the holy month, it is always advisable to consume as much water as possible before, after and during the meal time after sunset. Staying sufficiently hydrated makes you feel more relaxed during the entire day. Make a Wise Selection of Your Food The first thing to be mentioned is the importance of avoiding sugary, salty food and packaged products. Your body tends to break such meals faster, thus making you feel hungry sooner. Hence, prefer fruits, oatmeal and other food items rich in protein, calcium, antioxidants and iron. Healthy meals taken at the time of Sohour (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (meal after sunset) help you to have a healthy Ramadan.

Break Your Fast Gradually

It is important that you break your fast slowly with water, salads or fresh juice. Taking the heavy things in your first bite should be avoided. This is mainly because you have been fasting for several hours and eating at once the heavy meal tends to satisfy your appetite immediately, while eating slowly enables you to eat more and gain energy. Hence, start with appetizers like soups or yogurt. Include a few dates in your meal. After that, you can have your complete meal, which should include a balanced diet. Protein rich food such as fish, lean meats, milk, and eggs, help to curb cravings by stabilizing your blood sugar level.

Exercise

Here exercise does not mean rigorously working in the gym! You can exercise moderately an hour before breaking your fast such as yoga, swimming, walking or jogging. This allows you to stay fit and increase the appetite to eat properly. Daily 20-30 minutes of exercise, keep you fit even during fasting. Many people avoid working out during Ramadan and end up feeling unfit as another important occasion, Eid arrives. Hence, plan a proper workout if you want to maintain your work productivity and stay fit during Ramadan.

Some Other Important Tips:

  • Drink sufficient water during non-daylight hours to keep yourself hydrated and avoid tiredness.
  • Wash your face several times in the workplace to feel fresh and avoid laziness due to fasting.
  • Manage your work to take out some time for a brisk walk for a few minutes. This helps you to take fresh air and relax.
  • A balanced diet helps to gain energy, while light exercise is vital to increase stamina and stay fit.

 

Happy Ramadan!

مها شرف
by مها شرف , معلمة لغة عربية , وزارة التربية السورية

I agree with M's Hudaa answer's. Thanks for the invitation. .

mohammed negm
by mohammed negm , مدير مبيعات , مؤسسة أطياف لتجارة المواد الغذائية

Thank you for your kind invitation and I support Ms / huda

Ramadan is the month where you stay up late at night to have Suhoor, and get up really early to head to work. Yes, exhausting I know. Because Ramadan is the month of good deeds and wellness, challenge yourself and kick exhaustion's butt! Boost your spirit and check out how to stay productive at work during Ramadan:

1. Avoid food talk completely and utterly. This will only leave you exhausted focusing your entire concentration on food, which is just tiring and meaningless. Work is always a blessing as it kills time till Iftar anyway. Happy thoughts!

2. I know that Ramadan is pretty much the sleep deprivation month. Instead of surrendering to a quick nap (which always ends up as a long one), you can stay energized by making a quick workout at the office, washing your face or even spritzing on some perfume.

3. Exercising is the key for your productivity! Believe it or not, your productivity and metabolism will be boosted 50% more, till next day, when you workout during Ramadan. Make working out before/after Iftar a daily routine as it will help you digest food better as well.

4. Distractions during work can be endless. Take off your watch or try to avoid counting minutes and hours until Iftar. Since working hours in Ramadan are already less than normal, make sure Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are only available on your off-work hours. You don't want to end up with delayed tasks. 

5. Get important tasks done ahead. During Ramadan, you actually concentrate better in the morning rather than the few hours before Iftar. Try to finish all the tasks that encourage lots of brain work and concentration first for better results.

 

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ghazi Almahadeen
by ghazi Almahadeen , Project Facilitator , Jordan River Foundation

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