Fazal Hadi
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Hello, I’m Fazal Hadi, a motivational storyteller who writes honest, human stories that inspire growth, hope, and inner strength.
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Living in the Light
I didn’t always live in the light. For years, my life felt like a series of foggy rooms—dim, cluttered, and hard to navigate. I wasn’t unhappy on the outside. In fact, people often told me I seemed confident, calm, and well put together. But internally, I felt lost, unsure, and weighed down by the noise of life and the expectations of others.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
My Life Changed When I Stopped Multitasking
I used to wear multitasking like a badge of honor. I thought it made me efficient, sharp, and productive. I would juggle answering emails while eating breakfast, half-listening to podcasts while working on reports, and texting during conversations with friends or family. I felt busy all the time. But if I’m honest, I rarely felt present. And even more rarely did I feel satisfied.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
Quieting the Storm: The Mental Model That Helped Me Stop Overthinking
Overthinking has been my most loyal — and exhausting — companion for as long as I can remember. It sneaks in quietly, disguised as “being prepared” or “being thorough.” But before I know it, I’ve spiraled down rabbit holes of endless scenarios, what-ifs, and worst-case possibilities.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
10 Simple Habits That Can Make You Unstoppable
There was a time in my life when I felt stuck. Not dramatically broken—just quietly stuck. I had goals, ambition, even talent, but somehow I wasn’t moving. I felt like I was waiting for a sign, a burst of motivation, or the "right moment" that never seemed to arrive.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
How I Learned to Love Myself After Years of Doubt
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been my own harshest critic. I grew up believing that love was something I had to earn — through achievements, through pleasing others, through perfection. I thought that if I just looked a certain way, acted a certain way, succeeded in the "right" ways, then maybe, just maybe, I would finally feel worthy.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
The Power of Morning Rituals That Changed My Outlook
I used to be the kind of person who hit the snooze button at least three times before finally rolling out of bed, already feeling behind. My mornings were chaotic—a blur of checking my phone, rushing through a shower, gulping down coffee, and frantically searching for my keys. By the time I got to work, I was already exhausted, irritable, and overwhelmed.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
The First Date That Changed Everything
I used to believe that life-changing moments only happened with fireworks, grand gestures, or in movie-worthy drama. But as it turns out, sometimes, they begin quietly — over a cup of coffee, in a little corner café you almost walked past.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
The Stranger on Maple Street
I’ve lived on Maple Street for nearly twenty years, and in all that time, I’ve learned that some neighborhoods have a heartbeat of their own. Ours beats slowly — the rhythm of sprinklers clicking on summer mornings, kids laughing as they ride their bikes, dogs barking as the mail carrier strolls by. Nothing much changes here. Or so I thought.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
Finding My Voice: How I Turned Stage Fright Into Strength
If someone had told me five years ago that I'd one day stand on a stage, under bright lights, with hundreds of eyes fixed on me, delivering the keynote speech at a national conference — I would’ve laughed. Or maybe cried. Public speaking? That was my worst nightmare.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
When Life Unfollowed My Plan
I’ve always been a planner. You know the type — color-coded calendars, checklists, backup plans for my backup plans. From as early as I can remember, I had my life mapped out like a carefully drawn roadmap. College by 22, dream job by 25, married by 28, a house with a garden by 30, and maybe a dog named Max thrown into the mix.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
