Transition From Recognize to Yearn Phase
1. Recognize Phase Recap (Last 3 Weeks)
The focus was on self-awareness by constantly asking:
“Why am I thinking or feeling this way?”
“What past experiences have shaped these emotions?”
Explored cognitive distortions and negativity bias, recognizing that most automatic thoughts are false or exaggerated.
Built the skill of questioning thoughts instead of accepting them at face value to break negative thinking patterns.
This skill is foundational and will be used for life to uncover deeper self-knowledge.
2. Introduction to the Yearn Phase
This phase is about imagining the ideal life without limitations—removing internal constraints from fear, doubt, or past failures.
The key question: “What would my ideal day look like?”
Participants will paint a mental picture of their best self, document it, and work towards making it real.
The purpose is to align daily actions with the person they truly want to be.
3. Transitioning into Strive & Elevate Phases
The Strive Phase answers: “What steps do I need to take to make my ideal life a reality?”
Focuses on planning, execution, and overcoming obstacles.
The Elevate Phase ensures long-term consistency:
Developing habits and systems to maintain the transformation.
4. Salah as the Core of a Purposeful Life
A key foundation built during the Recognize Phase was prioritizing Salah.
True success and fulfillment come from centering daily life around Salah, not fitting it in as an afterthought.
Ideal routine:
Isha in the masjid → Early bedtime → Wake up for Tahajjud & Fajr → Start day with focus & clarity.
The Barakah (blessing) of early morning worship leads to increased productivity, spiritual fulfillment, and success.
5. The Ultimate Vision – Writing a Life Worth Presenting to Allah
The Yearn Phase connects with a deep spiritual perspective:
Life is like writing a book that will be presented before Allah on the Day of Judgment.
The goal is to live a life we’d be proud to read in His presence.
Reference to Quranic verses about receiving one’s book in the right hand and celebrating a life well-lived.
Final Message
The journey is a continuous cycle of growth—Recognize, Yearn, Strive, and Elevate.
The next step is documenting and structuring the ideal life to work towards it actively.
