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Science at Ahead

Science at Ahead

The latest in behavioural science and psychology to support you through life’s emotional challenges

From anxiety and anger, to procrastination and breakups, we’ve developed a range of scientifically-backed techniques that really help with behavior change. Although we don’t adhere to a single school of thought, we collaborate with independent experts to help users through their complicated and busy lives, and anytime users want to dive a little deeper they can access the research we cite!

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  • Procrastination
  • Anxiety
  • Positivity
  • Confidence
  • Breakup
  • Anger

The Problem: Why Do We Procrastinate?

From anxiety and anger, to procrastination and breakups, we’ve developed a range of scientifically-backed techniques that really help with behavior change. Although we don’t adhere to a single school of thought, we collaborate with independent experts to help users through their complicated and busy lives, and anytime users want to dive a little deeper they can access the research we cite!

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Boredom and Its Variants

Boredom is a common trigger for procrastination, occurring when a task doesn’t fully engage our attention or lacks personal significance. Understanding the type of boredom you experience can help in applying the right strategies to stay focused.

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Guilt-Induced Procrastination

Guilt often follows procrastination, creating a cycle where avoidance leads to more guilt, which then leads to further procrastination. Recognizing and releasing this guilt is essential to breaking the cycle and moving forward.

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Anxiety and Fear of Failure

Anxiety, particularly the fear of failure, is another significant factor. The anticipation of poor performance can lead to task avoidance, reinforcing procrastination. Shifting your focus from perfection to progress and seeking regular feedback can help overcome this.

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Disruption of Flow State

Procrastination also disrupts flow states—periods of deep focus and peak performance. Flow requires clear goals, immediate feedback, and intense concentration. Enhancing these factors can help maintain flow and reduce procrastination.

Ahead’s Techniques to Combat Procrastination

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Technique 1: Eat Your Frog

Start your day by tackling the most challenging task first, when you’re at your mental peak. This prevents procrastination by addressing difficult tasks early, setting a productive tone for the day.

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Technique 2: Timeboxing

Allocate specific time periods to tasks, preventing them from expanding to fill the entire day. Timeboxing helps manage time effectively, ensuring tasks don’t consume more time than necessary.

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Technique 3: Release Task Guilt

Let go of the guilt that often follows procrastination. By recognizing that tasks are morally neutral and it’s okay to make mistakes, you can adopt a more positive, proactive approach to getting things done.

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Science-Backed Support for Real Life

Ahead uses cutting-edge research to help you conquer procrastination, anger, anxiety, and more, with techniques that truly work.

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Your Personal Guide to Better Habits

From tackling procrastination to managing stress, Ahead provides evidence-based tools to enhance your productivity and well-being.

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Empower Your Mind with Ahead

Harness the power of science to overcome obstacles, build better habits, and enhance your well-being with Ahead's expert-guided approach.

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