Oh Work

Before I headed to work today, I already felt my stress level spiking. I just had way too many things needed to be done and I knew I had to push myself and my will power to get me through the day. The next part will be at the end of the day, I will need to look back and reflect how much did I manage to accomplish?

As I was done with fajr prayers, I recalled the advice by one of my ustaz; to get back down at my lowest after the final salam and talk to Him. I knew it was going to be a tough day, I needed Him to ease things for me even before I started on them. 

Upon reaching work, I remembered something my ustaz taught me to try out which I have applied before. I thought of applying it again today. It is a little conversation that I would have with myself and my work. 

'Oh work, I am doing my best in the name of Allah. It is going to be a long and challenging day, but let it also be a productive one. I am doing this for His sake and I am sure, it will be eased with His help. So work, let's do this!'

Little did I expect that today, I was superwoman. At least that was what I viewed myself to be, it does not matter what my friend sitting next to me thinks. I managed to complete and strike off so many on my to-do list today. I left work minutes before they locked the gate, but I felt super accomplished as I walked home. 

Maybe I should try this kind of conversations with myself and apply it in other areas which may be useful in the future, make me overly efficient like my off Ayu and be the queen of decluttering like my other off, Ratna. 

And now, it time to relax in bed and get that much needed good rest.

'Oh sleep, I really need you now. Let's head to dreamland together.'