Life is messy, beautiful, and sometimes ridiculously stressful. Let’s face it: 2025 is shaping up to be just as chaotic as every year before it. Between job stress, societal pressures, and the overwhelming need to post your aesthetic morning coffee on Instagram, it’s easy to feel like you’re one missed deadline away from a meltdown. But here’s the thing: you deserve better than that.

This year, we’re channeling bold, unbothered, and unapologetic energy. Life is too short to spend it stressed out to the max. Let’s tackle the stressors holding us back and turn 2025 into the year you thrive. Here are 52 fabulous ways to do just that.

Fifty-two ideas for each week of the year but you don’t have to do all of them. Pick the ones that hit the best for you and try them out. Try a mix of the easy one and the ones that feel like they will take a bit more effort on your part. 

1. Say yes to things that make you excited. Try new things. Go on adventures. Leave room in your schedule for last minute invitations.
2. Say no to things that drain your energy. Don’t overcommit your time or say yes out of obligation. If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no.
3. Utilize “do not disturb” on your phone to silence notifications. Give yourself time when you aren’t playing on your phone or 
4. Ditch your phone when you first wake up. Find something better than looking at your phone in the morning. Scrolling through emails or doomscrolling Instagram is not a vibe. Start your day with intention or creativity instead.
5. Connect with your breath. Even if it is just for a few minutes or rounds of breaths. 
6. Take action towards the goals that have been living in your head. Don’t let overthinking get in the way. Figure out small steps that can move you in the right direction.  
7. Spend time in nature. Go on hikes or outdoor adventures. 
8. Move your body. Stretch your muscles. Try workout classes or go to the gym. 
9. 1-minute rule. If it takes less than one minute, do it now instead of putting it on your mental list for later. 
10. Find an easy place for your keys and everyday items. Spend less time looking around for things.
11. Establish work/life boundaries. You have a job but it doesn’t define your whole life. Figure out what healthy boundaries look like for you and hold them strong.  Oh and take your lunch breaks and use your PTO. 
12. Discomfort training. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Take small risks to go outside your comfort zone and build the muscle. Life will always throw curveballs at you so it’s good to learn how to change your swing. 
13. Check in on your health. Schedule check ups. Monitor your blood pressure. Take vitamins. Whatever habits help you feel better. 
14. Sleep hygiene. Start a nighttime routine, make your bedroom an oasis, and get yourself some comfortable pjs. Good sleep and rest helps you manage the stress that life brings.  
15. Drink less alcohol. As much as you think a glass of wine can help you relax or a drink can make social situations feel less awkward, too much can add stress to your body, increase cortisol levels and affect your sleep.  
16. Travel. Get out of your routine and take PTO. Even if it’s just a couple days and close to where you live. Plan fun things and see the world. 
17. Regulate your nervous system. The world can be super overstimulating. Do activities that help your whole body calm down as well as calming your mind. 
18. Take time to relax. Take a bath. Have a home spa night. Light some candles. Try aromatherapy with essential oils.
19. Do activities that you enjoy just for funsies. You don’t have to be good at things to have a good time doing them. Try the things you have always wanted to try. 
20. Do fun activities with other people. Join groups or clubs to keep a schedule. There are so many options for all kinds of interests. 
21. Eat good food. This could be at restaurants or at home trying new recipes. You can even make a list of all the foods you want to try/eat in 2025 or all the restaurants you want to try. A fun way to do this is to try a new place that has your favorite food each month. 
22. Simplify your life where you can. Sign up for subscriptions of things you need regularly so you don’t have to worry about running out. Put bills on autopay. 
23. Look up at the stars and the moon. Remember how big the universe is.
24. Dance and sing. Pump up your favorite songs and dance around the kitchen. Scream loud in your car with the windows down. 
25. Use the Let them theory. Let other people be who they are and make their own decisions. Don’t let other peoples’ actions control your happiness.
26. Take personal responsibility. You are in charge of your own life. Decide what you want to do and control your own fate. 
27. Play favorites. Clothes, foods, activities, people. Lean into them often. 
28. Try new things and start a novelty habit. 
29. Give yourself unplanned and “you” days. An unplanned day is a day that is fully open and you decide that day what you want to do. Related but slightly different is a *insert your name* day which is where you plan a day full of activities you love. You can do these by yourself or with other people where you each get a turn planning the days.  
30. Plan things to look forward to. Get tickets to events months in advance or book trips later in the year. The anticipation gives you something to be excited about when everyday life gets annoying. 
31. Declutter – home, email, phone, brain. Calm space, calm mind. 
32. Give less f*cks. Figure out what should get your attention and what shouldn’t. 
33. Like yourself. Stop trying to get people to like you. Be authentic and genuine and the right people will be attracted to that version of you. 
34. Play with animals. Take your dog on extra long walks. Cuddle up with your cat. Notice cute animals out in the wild and take time to appreciate their existence. 
35. Give yourself time to dilly dally. Life doesn’t have to always be serious and planned out every moment.
36. Evaluate your relationship to social media and how it makes you feel. If it is taking too much of your time or making you feel bad about yourself, make some changes. 
37. Schedule play dates with your friends. Plan unplanned time together. Embrace hygge vibes. 
38. Be more unplugged. Have tech free days. Leave your phone in another room for a while. Have phone free zones in your house. 
39. Outsource tasks you don’t enjoy. You don’t have to do it all. It’s okay to ask for help.
40. Go on walks. Play outside and see what you can find. 
41. Allow your mind to wander. Give it downtime. Daydream about whatever you want. Sometimes creativity sparks the biggest when you aren’t forcing it. 
42. Make less assumptions. Ask for clarification and questions when you aren’t sure.
43. Play bigger. Your brain is super powerful in connecting dots on how to figure out what to do when you start visualizing big dreams. 
44. Spend time in or near water. Lakes, oceans, rivers, pools, cold plunges, hot tubs and floats. Experience the “blue mind.”
45. Utilize power hours to clear the mental load of nagging tasks. Take an hour or two to knock all a bunch of little things that are on your to do list all at once. 
46. Celebrate the seasons. Get excited about the seasons as they come. This includes weather seasons like winter, spring, summer and fall. This also includes seasonal celebrations like holidays and your favorite sport seasons. There are random national days so have fun with they ones you care about like National Taco Day (October 7th, 2025) or National Pizza Day (February 9, 2025). 
47. Connect with friends. Plan coffee, happy hours and dinners with people you love. 
48. Buy yourself flowers. Put fresh flowers around your house to bring you joy. Get some plants if you have a green thumb. 
49. Play with your food. Breakfast for dinner. Eat dessert first. Have a progressive dinner at multiple restaurants. 
50. Start a wellness habit. Try local spas that have relaxing experiences like massages, saunas, salt therapy, facials and float therapy. A lot of spas have special package rates, first time offer or Groupon 
51. Daily calm ritual. Drink your morning coffee without looking at your phone. Give yourself whitespace in your day without filling it with your phone. Some of these moments include time at stop lights, in line at stores, or in an elevator. Think about what you are grateful for while you brush your teeth. Practice mindfulness in the shower by paying attention to the sensation of the water splashing on your body. 
52. Give yourself hibernation days. Watch movies or have a TV marathon. Lay in bed in your coziest clothes. Wear a robe and fuzzy socks. Allow yourself downtime without feeling any guilt. Self-care is important. It should not be at the bottom of your to do list. 

Stress isn’t going anywhere, but your approach to it can change everything. By incorporating even a handful of these tips, you’ll set yourself up for a calmer, happier, and more productive 2025. Remember, it’s all about small, consistent changes that align with your best self.

If you want a personalized plan to reduce your stress, I would love to work with you! Hit me up and we can play.

Here’s to thriving in 2025, one mindful moment at a time! 🌟