At times of stress and worry, I sit down and take a deep breath. I think rationally about the situation and make a plan. Plan the next steps you are going to take, short term and long term.

Reassure yourself. I’ll cuddle my cats, scroll through memes, put on a face mask or read Quran. After this, I’m ready to handle all the obstacles causing my anxiety and stress.

I remember that I have proven I can overcome everything that has stood in my way, so why is this time any different? Allah has given us so many things to be thankful for and is always with us.