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Top 10 Black Mental Health Resources for Social Support
At Ahead, we’re dedicated to improving access to mental health care for all — including the Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ communities, among others. For Black History Month, we’re excited to amplify the voices of the Black community around the subject of mental health. In this article, you’ll find some of the top Black…
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The Pomodoro technique vs. Flowtime technique: Which productivity method is better?
Being time-efficient and staying focused on tasks in a world full of distractions can be difficult, especially if you have ADHD. And sometimes, sticky notes or marked calendars aren't enough to help you manage your deadlines. If you’re looking for an efficient way to manage your time, try using the Pomodoro technique or Flowtime technique.…
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The Top 10 Self-Help Tools to Help You Reach Your Goals
Setting goals may seem easy, but maintaining momentum for those goals is the hard part. And when you’re lacking routine, connection, or in-person mental health support, it can be difficult to move forward. Whether or not you have a mental health condition, self-help tools are a great way to help you make progress towards your…
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10 Gratitude Journal Prompts to Reduce Stress and Boost Your Positivity
While it’s easy to get caught up in the negativity of hardships and exhausting mental health conditions, gratitude journal prompts can help you become more resilient and transform negative thoughts. Studies suggest that giving thanks is strongly associated with greater happiness and reduced stress. Practicing gratitude is like exercising a muscle–it takes time, patience and…
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How to Create a Depression-Friendly Morning Routine and Start Your Day with Purpose
When you think of a “successful” morning routine, what comes to mind? You might think of the “millionaire morning routine” or the “5 AM club” in which well-known millionaires swear by a set of activities to help them stay on track. It might be helpful to try these popular morning routines. But in reality, everyone’s…
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5 Breathing Exercises for Anxiety Relief
Breathing can have powerful effects on your body and mental health. From promoting relaxation to inducing stress, breathing plays an important role in the way our body responds to anxiety triggers. When you find it difficult to breathe during times of stress, practicing breathing exercises for anxiety can help stabilize your body’s response to triggering…
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Achieve Your Goals with Structure, Not Motivation
What do you do when your motivation runs out? What about when your goals and motivation no longer align? There’s no magic pill to renew your enthusiasm, but setting up systems and structure can help you fill the gaps in motivation to achieve your goals. As James Clear says in his book Atomic Habits, “Goals…
