Ramadan Starts in Less Than 30 Days: Here’s How I’m Re-Planning My Life & Priorities

Ramadan is less than 30 days away, and for the first time in a long time, I’m not approaching it with pressure or unrealistic expectations.Instead, I’m intentionally shifting my schedule, energy, and priorities to make space for faith, community, and clarity.

This isn’t about doing more.

It’s about doing what actually matters.

If you’re wondering how to prepare for Ramadan mentally, spiritually, and practically, this is what that looks like for me.

1. I’m Using PTO for Fridays (and Not Feeling Guilty

About It)

One of the biggest changes I’m making this Ramadan is putting PTO in for Fridays.

Not to rest.

Not to “catch up.”

But to slow down.

Fridays already hold spiritual weight, and during Ramadan, they feel even heavier in a good way. Having that time back allows me to:

• Attend Jummah without rushing

• Reset mentally before the weekend

• Protect my energy instead of burning it out mid-month

  
  

Ramadan isn’t a productivity competition. It’s a season of intentional living.

2. I’m Restructuring My Workday Around Suhoor & Iftar

Instead of forcing a normal routine during this month, I’m building my schedule around Ramadan.

Here’s what that looks like:

• Working right after Suhoor while my mind is clear and quiet

• Reducing unnecessary meetings

• Keeping evenings after Iftar open for prayer, reflection, and religious duties

  
  

This shift alone changes everything. It honors my energy instead of fighting it.

3. I Want to Learn More and Talk More With My Community

Ramadan isn’t just personal for me this year, it’s communal.

I want to:

• Learn new topics tied to faith, history, and personal growth

• Ask better questions

• Have deeper conversations with people in my community. Less surface-level small talk. More meaning.

  
  

Ramadan creates space for conversations we avoid the rest of the year. I want to step into that.

4. My First Ramadan With My Parents and the Conversations I Want to Have

This is my first Ramadan with my parents, and that alone shifts the weight of this month.

I don’t want it to pass quietly.

I want to:

• Instigate important conversations

• Talk about faith, life, healing, and growth

• Ask questions I never slowed down enough to ask before
  

Ramadan has a way of softening hearts.I want to use that softness wisely.

5. Reading the Quran As Much As I Can, Without Pressure

Yes, I want to read the Quran as much as possible.

But more importantly, I want to connect with it.

Not rushing. Not checking boxes. Not comparing myself to anyone else.

Even a few intentional pages a day, read with presence feels more powerful than speed.

6. One Big Goal for the Entire Month

Instead of setting dozens of goals, I’m choosing one big goal to focus on this Ramadan.

One goal:

• That aligns with my faith

• That challenges me

• That feels achievable and meaningful
  

Ramadan is short. Focus makes it transformative. Lock in twin.

What I’m Reminding Myself This Ramadan

• You don’t need to do everything to do enough

• Rest can be spiritual

• Structure creates freedom

• Intention matters more than perfection
  

Ramadan isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about returning to who you already are without distractions.

Final Thought

As Ramadan approaches us fast, ask yourself one question: What needs to shift so this month doesn’t pass you by?

Not what you should do. But what you need. Until next time, Peace 🫶🏼

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