Boosting Your Mental Health This New Year: A Millennial’s and GenZ’s Guide to Self-Care

With 2025 coming to an end, the  New Year always feels like it is time to start something new. A time for a reset, realign and a time to set new intentions for the upcoming year.For Millennials and Gen Z, mental health, taking things slow, and a soft life has become crucial. The term self-care has been thrown around recently, and it is a lot more than a face mask and a bubble mask. Self-care means hurting your body, mind and emotional wellbeing. As we get closer to the new year, it is really meaningful to look into ways to boost your mental health, and this does not mean holding yourself to crazy resolutions, but through sustainable practices that fit YOU.

Self-care can mean something different to everyone. What makes someone feel recharged and relaxed, may be something that would stress someone else out. Millennials and Gen Z may feel pressure from social media to make self-care look like an aesthetic  walk in a perfectly matching workout set, and holding a matcha. It is not always about how it looks, but how it feels. Something helpful can be to create a self-care menu. This can look like small actions that meet your different emotional needs. A breathing exercise for stress, maybe reaching out and texting a friend for connection, and one for joy like dancing to your favorite song. 

Millennials and Gen Z are the most connected through social media, and this can be very overwhelming. This looks like doom scrolling, endless notifications and comparing all of your aesthetics. This in itself is mentally draining. Setting boundaries with technology can be really important for your mind. Your mental energy is precious. Protect it as you would for your physical health. This could look like setting digital boundaries, and scheduling screen free time, or turning off notifications. 

Society has made us feel that rest can be lazy. We have been made to feel that we need to be productive all day everyday. It is actually productive to prioritize rest and sleep, so you CAN be productive. Your body is not a machine, you are human. This can look like avoiding screens a little before bed, and keeping track of your sleep schedule, even on weekends. Juggling, work, friends and school are sometimes hard to not prioritize. Rest does not just mean sleeping, this can look like just downtime without guilt. 

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to boost mood and reduce anxiety.  This can be triggering for some, as people tend to associate exercise with body image and discipline. Let’s reframe that. Move your body because you love it, not because you hate your body. Find movement that brings you joy, like walking or yoga that you enjoy doing. It is important to focus on how this amendment feels, and not how you look. This is about progress and not perfection. 

As Millennials and Gen Z continue to move at a fast pace, it is important to prioritize yourself, and beyond resolutions that focus on productivity and appearance. Instead. Invest in presence, purpose, and peace. Celebrate the small wins, they matter the most and can be the easiest to miss. Mental health growth is not linear! 

FIGURE OUT WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE FOR YOU WITH THERAPY FOR WOMEN IN MANHATTAN & BROOKLYN

The truth is, there’s no single or one-size-fits-all definition of success. Everyone has a different idea of what they want their life to look like. That is why it’s important to get clear on what that looks like for you. Once you have a better understanding of yourself and your values, you can start designing your life based on the things that are most important to you. 

Therapy for women in Manhattan and Brooklyn is a great way to figure out what success looks like for you. At Manhattan Wellness, we will provide you with a safe space to explore your feelings and goals. So you can find clarity on what you want for yourself. We will pair your vulnerability with our empathy and encouragement. Then together we will uncover the key elements that will take you from where you are now to where you want to be. If you are ready to make the changes you want in your life:

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3. Let’s Talk About How We Can Help You Feel Empowered & Ready To Take The Next Step. 

We believe that you have the power within yourself to make the changes you want and find your version of success. Our female therapists are here to support you in navigating this journey. Allowing you to reclaim your identity and take control of your life. Thus allowing you to create the future you’ve been dreaming of.

OTHER THERAPY SERVICES AT MANHATTAN WELLNESS IN MANHATTAN, WESTCHESTER, BROOKLYN & THROUGHOUT NEW YORK

At Manhattan Wellness, our therapists are here to support you in navigating this journey and reclaiming your identity. So you can take control of your life and create the future you’ve been dreaming of. This is why we offer a variety of services to ensure you get the support, care, and guidance necessary. The therapy services we offer are Therapy for Maternal Mental Health, Self-Esteem Counseling, and Anxiety Treatment. Along with Dating/Relationship Counseling, Counseling for College Students, and more. Feel as if you are not living the life you deserve? Let’s talk about it.