Try to fast in the first 9 days of Dhul Hijjah:

"The Prophet ﷺ used to fast the [first] nine days of Dhul Hijjah..."

— [Sunan Abu Dawood 2437]

Give charity each day for: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, (SAWS), said, **“Save yourself from Hellfire even by giving half a date in charity.” [Sahih Bukhari]

Recite Surah Ikhlas often while understanding its meanings for:

Abu al-Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet ﷺ said: "Is anyone of you unable to recite one-third of the Qur'an in a night?" They said, "How could anyone do that?"

He said: "‘Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad’ (Surah Al-Ikhlāṣ) is equal to one-third of the Qur'an."

Recite more Quran and ponder upon its meanings for:

****Abdullah ibn Masud (RA) narrated that the Prophet (SAWS) said: "Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will receive one good deed for it, and one good deed is multiplied by ten." I do not say that Alif Lām Mīm is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Lām is a letter, and Mīm is a letter." - [Tirmidhi]

Make Constant Du‘a (Supplication)

• Prepare a personal du‘a list and include:
• Forgiveness & Guidance
• Jannah (Paradise) & Protection from Hell
• Barakah in health, wealth, time and family.

Reconnect and Reconcile

• Call and message family and close/distant friends.
• Seek forgiveness, mend broken ties.