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Setting goals is easier when they’re specific and realistic. SMART goals help you turn big intentions into small, doable steps. By making each goal Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, you give yourself a clear plan to follow and a way to track progress. 

ADHD can affect how you focus, organize, manage time, and regulate emotions. It’s not just about being distracted or hyper—many people with ADHD feel overwhelmed, forgetful, restless, or stuck despite trying hard. This lesson helps you understand common ADHD symptoms, how they can show up in daily life, and why these patterns are not a personal failure.

Anxiety affects both the mind and the body. It can show up as constant worry, racing thoughts, feeling on edge, tight muscles, or a sense that something bad is about to happen even when things seem okay. This page helps you understand common anxiety symptoms and how they can appear in everyday life.

Depression affects more than mood—it can change how you think, feel, move, and connect with others. It often shows up as low energy, loss of interest, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite, or feeling numb, heavy, or disconnected. This lesson helps you understand common depression symptoms and why they happen. 

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a simple, calming skill that helps reduce anxiety by releasing tension held in the body. Stress and anxiety often cause muscles to tighten without us realizing it, which can lead to headaches, restlessness, and feeling constantly on edge. This page introduces how Progressive Muscle Relaxation works and how to practice it step by step.

When you’re dealing with depression, emotions can feel confusing, muted, or overwhelming all at once. You might know something feels “off” but struggle to name exactly what you’re feeling. Learning to identify emotions helps bring clarity to that experience. This lesson introduces simple ways to notice and name your emotions, using tools like an emotion wheel and emotion journaling. 

How you sleep affects how you feel emotionally, not just how rested you are. Sleep helps your brain reset, regulate mood, and manage stress and focus throughout the day. When sleep is irregular or insufficient, it can lead to low energy, irritability, poor concentration, and feeling overwhelmed. This lesson introduces how sleep and mental health are connected and highlights simple habits that support more consistent, restorative rest and overall well-being.

What you eat plays a role in how you feel emotionally, not just physically. Food helps fuel your brain, support energy levels, and influence mood and focus throughout the day. When nutrition is irregular or unbalanced, it can contribute to low energy, irritability, and difficulty coping with stress. This page introduces how diet and mental health are connected and highlights simple, balanced ways of eating that support mood and overall well-being. 

A calendar and task list are the foundation of staying organized. They help you get important information out of your head and into a system you can trust. While they aren’t the only skills needed for organization, they are essential. This lesson introduces how to use a calendar and task list together to track appointments, manage daily responsibilities, and reduce mental overload.