Islam teaches us to value our families highly. However, in this day and age Many Muslim families are troubled and suffering. Do you know anyone who is having difficulty talking to their children? Perhaps their children are not listening? Maybe there are issues with anger. How healthy is the communication between husband and wife?

Islam teaches us how to behave within the times, but with several influences to contend with, the challenges are growing. Those who are raising families in the west are familiar with these challenges. So, given that Islam is our way of life, how does the Muslim family cope?

Help is available for the Muslim family as well. Life Coaching can be carried out in a family environment as well. We will sit down together to have a group coaching session. You may be wondering what difference this would make? Coaching a Muslim family is all about working together as a group. We will establish some common goals for the family and help create an atmosphere of harmony.

We all want the best for our families, but when we are stuck in a difficult situation it is hard to see the way out. It can be challenging to have someone from the outside come in. I accept that it takes a lot to ask for that support. Many families do not wish to share their problems with anyone on the outside.

So what would prompt someone from a Muslim family to encourage a Life Coach to come in? This usually happens when things have gotten quite bad and the situation may well be extreme. However it is very difficult to restore balance then. Most Muslim families will go to the local mosque, and that is a wonderful option as escalating situations can be calmed down.

Going through these measures are good short term solutions. Life Coaching will offer you the possibility of making positive changes that last. You will learn to communicate and handle disputes in an empowering fashion. You will restore love and balance in your family. I imagine that this is what we all want. Sometimes that little helping hand can make all the difference. If you wish to find out more if coaching would be appropriate for your Muslim family, please do get in touch.

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I imagine that this is a concern for many Muslims. Being a practicing Muslim myself, I understand the reluctance to do anything that would be contrary to Islamic teachings. Our purpose as Muslims is to enhance ourselves in every way, and this as I understand it, means that we have a duty to improve our spiritual selves and our lot in this life.

Life Coaching fits perfectly into Islam because it is all about enhancing who you are as a human being. This does not mean that you only chase your material goals and leave out the spiritual element. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. My job as a Muslim Life Coach is to ensure that my clients set goals that fit in with every aspect of their lives.

For example, if a Muslim client wishes to enhance their career, I will first ask them about what possibilities they have thought of. We will ensure that whatever is on the table is halal and they are happy to proceed. We will look at all angles of the situation together before they go away and take action.

Life Coaching fits in with Islam because it works with your own unique values as a Muslim. Though I use skills such as NLP which have been invented by non-Muslims, the use of these skills is to help you enhance your communication skills. We use so many things that were not invented by Muslims, but their use is Islamic. Coaching fits into the same category.

Life Coaching fits in with Islam because Islam encourages education and self-development. Islam encourages us to continue learning. Coaching involves learning about yourself and how can be a better human being; this ultimately allows you to serve yourself, your family and your community as a more empowered Muslim.

Life Coaching fits in with Islam in all its aspects. It is up to the individual, you, to give it a go and experience the results for yourself.

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Ramadan is a time for reflection and self-care. Through this blessed month, all Muslims know that it's a time to worship Allah, enhance their good deeds, and ask for forgiveness. Ultimately though, what are these actions for? They are all designed to give us that annual opportunity to take stock of where we are and where we would like to be.

Though Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, it is also a time of physical challenges. Most of the month has already gone by, but its still not to late to make the most of it. So how about some tips on making the most of this month?

• Create your intention: Perhaps you had a goal at the beginning of the month; with the last third upon us, take a look at your goal. Are you on track? If not, it may be time to set another, more realistic goal. So, with fasting, what else would you like to achieve? What changes in yourself would you like to see by the time the month ends?
• Give up the extras: Ramadan places challenges on your body with lack of sleep and food. So give up on the extra worldly activities for this month so that you can save your energy for what is truly important. Take a few moments to decide, what are the essentials?
• Pace yourself: Expect that your body will suffer from the change in routine. Pace yourself as much as you can.
• Eat protein: Lots of people make the mistake of eating cereal for Sahoor; the best option is to eat an egg or another form of protein. It fills you up, will sustain you and your body won't suffer from the sugar slump.
• Drink even when you are NOT thirsty: This is essential. People forget to drink water. Though you may not feel thirst, water is a need for every body. Make a note to drink 5 or more glasses at night.
• Eat slowly when breaking your fast: It takes 20 minutes or more for the body to register that its full. Eating slower means less food, less heaviness. Also it is easier for the slower metabolism to deal with.
• Practice kindness to yourself: This is subjective. For some it means doing more, for some it means less. Ask yourself "what would be something special that I can do just to nurture myself during this month?" then, do it.
• Catch up with pending issues: Ramadan is a great time to catch up with loved ones, take care of old pending paperwork or any nagging issues. This is the time to resolve any difficulties in relationships as well. A clear mind and environment is essential to spiritual development.
• Reflect: Take out a few minutes every day to focus and reflect on your life. This is a wonderful time to set goals in other areas.
• Reward yourself: Some of us are prone to the "not good enough syndrome" this robs us of any sense of fulfilment. Think about what you have done and make sure to celebrate your achievement. You will find yourself eager to achieve even more.

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