Welcome. I’m Dr. Malik Sherjeel Awan, a clinical psychologist, author and entrepreneur based in Makkah. This site is about practical psychology: ideas you can understand quickly and use in real life, today.
Everything here is organised into four pillars. Pick the one that matters most to you right now.
The four pillars
Mind
Inner peace, overthinking, stress, emotional exhaustion, mindset and happiness.
Start with: How to Stop Overthinking at Night and Emotional Exhaustion vs. Laziness.
Relationships
Marriage, family, in-laws, boundaries and avoiding conflict.
Start with: How to Avoid Arguments With Your Spouse and How to Set Boundaries With Family Without Guilt.
Money
The psychology of spending, earning, sales and marketing.
Start with: The Psychology of Money: Why You Overspend and Sales Psychology: 7 Principles (Ethically).
Become Better
Self-discipline, confidence, anger and character, for men and women.
Start with: How to Build Self-Discipline When Motivation Is Gone and How to Control Anger.
Take the free Self-Check
Not sure where to begin? Take the free How Emotionally Exhausted Are You? Self-Check. It takes about two minutes, your answers stay in your browser, and you’ll get practical next steps. It is educational, not a diagnosis.
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