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Balancing Studies and Wellbeing During Ramadan: Essential Apps & Tools

Ganiyat Taiwo, Student Skills Partner and MSc Food and Nutrition Sciences

Ramadan is a time for reflection, spiritual growth, and community. However, balancing fasting with assignments, part-time work, and exams can be challenging. Whether you need help managing your energy levels, staying productive, or keeping up with deadlines, these resources can support you throughout the month. 

1. Stay productive with study apps

⏳ Pomodoro Timer Apps for Focus

• Forest – Helps you stay off your phone by growing a virtual tree.
• Focus To-Do – Combines Pomodoro sessions with a task manager.
   

📝 Note-Taking & Organisation

• Notion – A great tool for organising study materials.
• Evernote – Easily save notes and research materials.

2. Library and Skills Centre Resources
 

🔎 Library E-Books and Research Tools

• Use Library Search to find journal articles and academic books.
• Visit the Skills Centre for dissertation help and academic support.
   

🖥️ Study Spaces and Referencing Support

• Reserve a quiet study room for focused revision.
• Check out online referencing guides to perfect your citations.

3. Prioritising Nutrition and Wellbeing
 

🥗 Eating Well for Suhoor and Iftar

• MyFitnessPal – Helps track balanced meals.
• WaterMinder – Stay hydrated during non-fasting hours.
   

💤 Managing Sleep & Energy

• Sleep Cycle – A smart alarm that wakes you at the right time.
• Calm – Meditation and relaxation before Suhoor and Iftar.

4. Staying Connected: Faith and Community Support
 

📖 Prayer and Reflection

• Muslim Pro – Prayer times and Quran recitation.
• Quran Companion – Helps with daily Quran memorisation.
   

🌙 Join Ramadan Events at SHU

• SHU Multifaith Chaplaincy – Quiet spaces for prayer and reflection.
• Community Iftar Events – Join students for on-campus Iftars.