How to stay productive at work during Ramadan?

Try to start your workday as early as possible. Especially when you have flexible working hours because it allows you to stop earlier. Since you’re less productive in the afternoon anyway, you can leave early and start preparing your evening and breaking the fast. 

 

Eating a balanced meal at iftar (the fast-breaking evening meal) will really get you through the next day unscathed. The first 3-5 days are a bit of an adjustment but once you get past that, it becomes routine. Start with less coffee and sugar a few days before Ramadan, that way the first days of Ramadan will be easier. Also: prioritize sleep! You’ll be focused and have fewer snacks, coffee and sugar cravings when you’re well rested!

 

I take vitamins before morning prayers. Vitamins are important, even when you’re not fasting! 
- Sanae, Recruitment Consultant Logistics Trainee Belgium

 

It’s important to take short breaks, to reduce stress and to relax throughout the day. Doing a short washing before every prayer also refreshes the body. Not only is this a part of the prayer routine, but it also helps to cool you down on hotter days.
- Youssef El Hassani, Delivery Consultant Morocco

 

The secret lies in balance: good time management and daily organization. And don’t forget to drink enough water during the non-fasting hours. You can stay hydrated by drinking water and eating fruits and vegetables that contain lots of water like blueberries, oranges, cucumbers and tomatoes. 
- Zineb Mouli, Delivery Consultant Morocco

 

Working while fasting can be challenging because your focus is influenced by hunger and thirst. This generally happens on the first days of Ramadan because your body is not used to these new lifestyle changes yet. However, it’s possible to stay focused at work even when fasting for a whole month. It just takes a different approach to stay productive.

 

The best advice to stay productive at work during Ramadan is to have a good daily schedule. Avoid engaging in activities that will waste your time and energy. Remember, there are ways to practice your religion without compromising your professional activities. Have a wonderful Ramadan!

 

 

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