Beyond Words with Fazil Khan

Ever feel like life is spinning out of control? Like you’re always playing catch-up with your to-do list, your relationships, and even your own mind? Trust me, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need a miracle to regain control, just some simple, consistent habits that can transform chaos into calm. Here are some of the best habits (and how I use them in my own life) that can help you take charge of your life, one step at a time. 1. Start Your Day Intentionally Instead of grabbing your phone first thing in the morning and scrolling through notifications, try starting your day with purpose. For me, I start my day with the Fajr prayer . I t not only grounds me spiritually but also sets a calm and focused tone for the rest of the day. According to a study published in BMC Medicine , consistent morning routines can reduce stress and improve emotional stability ( bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com ). Starting your day intentionally is like planting a seed of discipline and gratitude tha...

Have you ever checked how much time you're spending on your phone every day? No, seriously, go into your phone settings and look at your screen time. Don’t worry, I won’t judge (mine used to be embarrassing too). Now ask yourself: Do you even remember what you did during all those hours? Chances are, it involved scrolling through Instagram, checking streaks on Snapchat, replying to a few WhatsApp messages, and maybe watching yet another YouTube short that led to twenty more. But here’s the big question: What did you really gain from it? Did it grow your knowledge, help your career, or improve your mood? Or did it just make you feel worse because someone you like posted a story with their “best friend,” or you saw another influencer living your dream life in Bali? If you’re like most people, it’s usually the second one. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Scrolling We often open social media thinking it’ll make us feel better. “Just five minutes to relax,” we say. Forty minutes later, we...

Honestly, I’m just grateful to be sitting here and writing this. To have a clear mind, no hospital visits, no kidney stones, no diabetes diagnosis, no heart issues — just the simple ability to reflect on my health and actually do something about it. But the question is: Do we even realize how lucky we are? Do we appreciate being able to walk, think, run, laugh, and live without medical restrictions? If you do, great. But if you’ve never really thought about it — maybe it’s time you should. So, What Are We Really Eating? Ask yourself: What do you eat daily? Is it something that fuels you, or something that’s slowly harming you? We’ve become a generation that eats more for taste and cravings than for actual nutrition. We choose instant noodles, sugary cereals, fried snacks, and cold drinks over real food — and half the time, we don’t even know what ingredients are in them. The problem? Most of these foods are ultra-processed — full of sugar, preservatives, and artificial stuff that y...