Apologies for the Break – My Goals for April
Sorry 🙏 I wasn’t able to journal for almost the entire month of March. Especially in the last week of Ramadan, I felt lazy and unmotivated—I just didn’t feel like doing anything. Many times I pushed myself to start, but I couldn’t stay consistent. My routine was also not well structured. However, now my routine is back on track. Insha’Allah, from now on I will stay consistent with journaling, learning, and execution. During Ramadan, I helped a friend get a job, and the very next day Allah blessed me with a great opportunity. They were looking for a Media Buyer, and it has always been my wish to work under a highly experienced media buyer and learn from them. Alhamdulillah, Allah gave me that opportunity. They are very supportive and focused on my growth, and the work environment is very relaxed and enjoyable. They also provided me with a paid course, which Insha’Allah I will complete by the end of this month. Currently, I am working around 2–3 hours daily as a Media Buyer for this company, and also working full-time as a Marketing Associate for a US-based company, with working hours from 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM. April Goals (Insha’Allah): - I will become eligible for the Paid Community Scholarship. - I will fully optimize my Upwork profile and start practicing with sample (dummy) bids. - By the end of the month, I will begin submitting real bids on Upwork. - I will renovate my room and create a proper, organized workspace. - I will start studying the translation of the Qur’an. - I will complete the recitation of 15 chapters (paras) of the Qur’an by the end of the month. - I will improve my recitation by listening to Sheikh Al-Shuraim for 20 minutes daily. - I will complete the following playlists by Furqan Qureshi: Bani Israel, Dhul-Qarnayn, and A Journey to the End of the World. - I will watch or listen to one podcast daily from industry experts. - I will improve my English communication by listening to at least 30 minutes of English content every day.