There are many good habits that we acquire during the month of Ramadan, such as commitment to prayer and reading the Qur’an, but there are also habits that we must get rid of, and the lifestyle in Ramadan helps us to do that, and Dr. Eman Abdullah, a mental health consultant, says that Ramadan can be used to get rid of several habits. bad, which will reflect positively on our entire life later on.

Pronunciation of offensive and insulting words:

The mental health consultant said that in normal cases, when some are put under severe pressure at work or in the street, they utter some outward speech or insults, but in Ramadan, when they start trying to utter them, they say, “Oh God, I am fasting” or “I ask forgiveness of God Almighty.” This Right behavior and we can continue to seek forgiveness until we get rid of that bad habit and commit to seeking forgiveness, while practicing simple breathing techniques such as breathing slowly in the nose and exhaling through the mouth.

Urgency and impatience

And the mental health consultant continued, according to the teachings of Islam, the practice of patience or patience in general is a very important goal during the month of Ramadan, during fasting, it may be difficult to adhere to the virtues of “patience”, however, one of the main goals of the month of Ramadan is to build on and improve patience. Recognize triggers and practice ways to calm yourself down during stressful encounters.

Getting rid of bad eating habits:

Many people eat at any time without committing to appointments, but with Ramadan we are committed to eating food at a certain time with the Maghrib call to prayer and before the dawn call to prayer, and drinking plenty of water. Something after seven, whether a cup of yogurt or a plate of salad.

Quit smoking:

And the mental health consultant added that smoking is one of the most difficult bad habits that affect the health of the individual and those around him, and during the fasting period throughout the day, do not eat cigarettes because they are among the things that break the fast, so this act can be continued after Ramadan until it is completely eliminated.

Month of fasting

RAMADAN month