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Observer
23-03-2025
- Health
- Observer
BALANCING HOME, WORK AND WELL-BEING
For many working women, Ramadhan brings added responsibilities, requiring efficient time management to balance work, home and social commitments while maintaining personal well-being. Experts emphasise that while women often prioritise their families, self-care is equally essential. Dr Saleha al Jadidi, Consultant Psychiatrist, highlights that the demands of fasting, household chores and spiritual obligations can lead to fatigue, mood swings and stress. She advises women to delegate tasks, hydrate properly and maintain a balanced diet to sustain their physical and emotional health. Dr Sara Ahmed, an English lecturer, underscores the importance of time management in ensuring 'me time'. She suggests planning Iftar meals in advance, organising household tasks and setting aside moments for self-care. Psychologist Sabah al Azri recommends deep breathing exercises, sufficient rest and seeking emotional support to alleviate stress. Hawra, a working mother, shares her personal approach, ensuring evening walks and weekend rest to recharge. Social worker Naashiah al Kharusi emphasises that spiritual strength derived from worship can help women cope with the challenges of Ramadhan. Leena Francis, Principal, Indian School Al Seeb, advocates for a self-sustainable plan that includes 'me time' to maintain well-being. Experts also stress the importance of simplifying daily routines, delegating household chores, reducing screen time and getting adequate sleep. Dr Faryal, Senior Consultant at Royal Hospital, advises women to focus on nutrient-rich foods, mindful reflection and self-compassion to foster both physical and emotional resilience. By implementing these strategies, women can successfully balance home, work and self-care, ensuring a fulfilling and spiritually enriching Ramadhan.
BBC News
05-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Sheffield: Zebra protest held by parents for school crossing campaign
Parents dressed as zebras have taken to Sheffield's streets to campaign for a safer road crossing outside a school. The black-and-white striped group gathered near Nether Edge Primary School on Wednesday at the junction of Sheldon Road and Sandford Grove parent said she was "scared every day" while on the school run, with campaigners calling for an official crossing to be installed at the City Council said the location was one of its school crossing patrol sites, but the post was currently vacant. The event in Nether Edge was part of the Living Streets campaign, which aims to promote pedestrian safety. Eve Holdsworth, a local parent, said the dangers included drivers passing at high speeds and traffic backing up into the box junction."Children cannot gauge at all when it's safe, and even as an adult I struggle," she said."We're so worried an accident may happen we decided to take some action."Sara Ahmed, the nearby school's assistant headteacher, said a crossing at the junction would be a significant help. "It's dangerous in the fact that it's a crossroads, cars coming from all different angles," she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service. "We teach our children about road safety, but there are cars driving fast around here, it's a busy area with lots of traffic - particularly around school time." Jenny Clark, a volunteer for Living Streets, said road safety for children was a problem across South Yorkshire."I was able to walk to school when I was eight, but now my children can't because it's too dangerous," she routes across the region would help further children take up walking to school and be "safe, autonomous, and healthy", she added. Councillor Ben Miskell, chair of the transport regeneration and climate policy committee on Sheffield City Council, said: "We are in the process of targeting the most dangerous locations across the city and installing measures to make them as safe as possible for people to be able to walk or cycle. "We have had a request for a pedestrian crossing at Sandford Grove Road and Sheldon Road."Miskell added: "Whilst the school crossing patrol post is currently vacant, we are making positive progress in the recruitment to this post."Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
