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        ANKELAB creates practical guides, tools, and worksheets to strengthen executive function skills, deepen self-awareness, and support
        meaningful change in everyday life.

      • Our collection is growing. Start with the free Foundation Toolkit while we develop new resources.

        Foundation Toolkit


        Three worksheets to help you reflect on what matters, better understand your emotions and well-being, and turn insight into manageable
        action.

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        01 · Life Pillars Check-In

        Reflect on the areas of life that matter most to you and identify where you may want greater alignment or change.

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        02 · Emotions & Well-Being Journal

        Step back and reflect on your emotions and overallwell-being over the past week or another meaningful period.

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        03 · Action & Momentum Planner

        Use two research-informed approaches to help you get started when motivation or follow-through is difficult.

        Get the Free Toolkit
      • Curated Resources

        Selected external resources.

        01 · Understand Executive Function

        An accessible introduction from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University to executive function and self-regulation. Learn about working memory, mental flexibility, self-control, and how these skills support everyday functioning across the lifespan.

        A Guide to Executive Function

        02 · Discover Your Strengths

        A free survey from the VIA Institute on Character for identifying your character strengths. Use the results as a starting point for greater self-awareness and for exploring how your strengths show up in everyday life.

        VIA Character Strengths Survey

        03 · Break Tasks Into Steps

        A simple tool from Goblin Toolsthat automatically breaks a task into smaller steps. Adjust the level of detail and continue breaking down individual steps when a task still feels too large.

        Magic ToDo

        04 · Work Alongside Someone

        A virtual body-doubling platform that pairs you with another person for a focused work session. Having someone work alongside you may make it easier to get started, stay engaged, and follow through.

        Focusmate

        05 · Practice Mindfulness

        Free guided mindfulness practices from UCLA Mindful for building awareness and supporting everyday well-being. Meditations are available in English and several other languages, including Mandarin.

        UCLA Mindfulness

        06 · Practice Self-Compassion

        Guided exercises and practices from self-compassion researcher Kristin Neff. Explore practical ways to respond to difficult experiences, self-criticism, and emotional discomfort with greater awareness and self-support.

        Self-Compassion Practices

        07 · Learn About ADHD

        A reliable starting point forlearning about ADHD from Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). Explore ADHD basics, diagnosis, treatment, and information for adults, families, educators, and professionals.

        CHADD

        08 · Find Adult ADHD Resources

        Resources and education focused specifically on adults with ADHD from the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Explore articles, educational programs, virtual support groups, and other ways to learn about and navigate adult ADHD.

        ADDA


        External resources are provided for general informational purposes only. ANKELAB is not affiliated with these organizations and is not responsible for third-party content, services, availability, or privacy practices. Inclusion on this page does not imply endorsement or a formal partnership.

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