This is part one of a four-part series on addiction. I feel it’s beneficial to dig into the causes of our many life challenges, such as:

- Not practicing the Deen to our full potential.

- Not being able to stick to a diet or exercise plan.

- Why am I feeling anxious or defeated lately?

- Why do I feel annoyed with others and prefer to be alone?

- Why do I feel unmotivated

- Why can't I finish what I start?

Life is hard, but over the last 51 years, I've learned quite a bit about what drove me to fail with my mental and physical health, relationships, work, and finances.

I’m by no means near my goals as a Muslim, Husband, Father, or Friend, but I must do my best each day, even if I only improve by 1%.