Starting the Year Off Right With JED’s Top Self-Care Ideas

You don’t need to make drastic changes in 2025 — but you can create a self-care plan to feel better and set intentions to give your mental health more time and attention. 

Check out these resources for ways to take care of yourself this year and beyond. From getting better sleep to finding more joy, JED has your back with simple  self-care activities you can add to your routine as you focus on starting the year off right.

4 Steps to Adding Joy to Your Life

When there’s a lot going on in your life and around the world, it can be hard to focus on the positives. Taking care of yourself in small but meaningful ways and finding moments of hope can help.

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How to Reduce Stress by Prioritizing and Getting Organized

When thinking of ways to improve mental health, getting organized might not be top of mind — but it can help you feel less stressed and more confident at work, school, and home.

Get organized

Tips for Body Positivity: Ways to Feel Better About Our Bodies

A new year often comes with lots of talk about bodies and weight, but instead of changing how your body looks, you can work on how you feel about your body and accept it — just as it is.

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Tips for Overcoming Loneliness

Whether you’re feeling a little extra lonely after the hustle of the holiday season or you’ve been dealing with loneliness for a while, there are concrete ways to feel more connected this year.

Get connected

How to Deal With Money Anxiety by Building Financial Wellness

Making financial wellness part of your self-care plan can help you feel more in control of your spending habits and prepared to manage any money challenges that may come your way.

Build financial wellness

The High Schooler’s Guide to Getting Good Sleep

The start of a new year might have you feeling like you need to do all the things — but taking care of yourself by doing less and resting more can help you feel and function at your best.

Get better sleep

8 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Waiting for Mental Health Care

You’ve made the brave choice to start seeing a mental health care professional. Now, you’re playing a waiting game until your appointment or as you try to find a therapist who’s a good fit. Here’s how to take care of yourself in the meantime.

Take care of yourself

10 Steps to Cut Back on Drinking

Maybe you drank more than you usually do this holiday season, or maybe you just want to feel more in control in situations with alcohol. No matter your goal, there are strategies that can help you have a healthier relationship with drinking.

Develop a healthier relationship with alcohol

7 Ways To Protect Your Mental Health When You Use Social Media

Having a self-care plan for social media can help you avoid mindless scrolling and make your time online more inspirational and enjoyable.

Set boundaries