Little Malik's Tidy Adventure

    By Tarek Bader

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    03 Aug, 2024

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    Little Malik was a 7-year-old boy, full of energy and curiosity. He loved playing with his toys but his room was always untidy.

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    One day, his mother told him that he needed to learn how to clean his room and keep it tidy. Malik was puzzled, he didn't know where to start.

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    Malik looked around his room. His toys were all over the place, and his books were scattered on the floor. He felt a bit overwhelmed.

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    Then, he remembered something his teacher had once said about big tasks - 'Break them into smaller tasks.' Malik decided to do just that.

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    He started with his toys, sorting them by type. Cars in one box, superheroes in another. He felt proud as he saw the floor becoming visible.

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    Next, he picked up his books, dusted them off, and neatly arranged them on his shelf. He was making progress!

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    After hours of hard work, Malik's room was finally clean. Every toy and book was in its place. He looked around with a sense of accomplishment.

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    His mother came in and was so proud of what Malik had done. She praised him for his hard work and initiative.

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    From that day forward, Malik made sure his room stayed tidy. After playing, he would always put his toys and books back in their places.

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    He realized that keeping his room clean was not a big task after all, it was just about developing a habit.

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    Malik became an example for his friends. They were amazed at how tidy Malik's room always was and started following his habits.

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    Little Malik taught everyone that even a small habit can make a big difference. His adventure of cleaning his room became an inspiration for all.