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You can make plans or predictions, but realistically 2025 could bring . . . almost anything! Whatever the year ahead holds for you, make sure you’re able to seize the opportunities and roll with the setbacks by investing in your mental health. Talkspace therapists are standing by ready to help you execute on your dreams, decipher your drama, clean up your messes, and develop tools to build resilience. They’ll be sharing insights designed to help you navigate whatever the year holds, and turn every twist and turn into an opportunity for growth and self-understanding.
Therapy can help with that
These Talkspace members reveal how having a therapist at their fingertips helps them navigate life’s good, bad, and in between.
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Dr. Nikole's timeless advice for 2025
Dr. Nikole’s timeless advice for 2025
We asked our Chief Medical Officer to share some practical insights anyone can use to boost their mental well-being.
“To handle life transitions well you need to have some tools. I break these into two categories: The first is habits you should try to maintain all the time so you’ll have a good baseline of mental health and resilience for whatever life throws your way, then the second is a set of skills or tools you can turn to when you’re in a period of transition and need extra support.”
“Acceptance is not the same as passive resignation, and when you practice acceptance with intention it is actually quite powerful. It's an active process of acknowledging reality without judgment, and choosing to respond with curiosity or compassion instead of resistance.”
“How you relate to food is informed by your past experiences. Your initial posture toward food is heavily influenced by how your family engaged with food and mealtimes. You can make sense of how you relate to food by connecting with your food story in the past, present, and future.”
“For many people, developing and sustaining healthy romantic relationships is beneficial to emotional, physical, and mental health. But it’s a myth that romantic relationships should be effortless. While it might feel easy to fall in love, building and sustaining a long-term romantic partnership takes work and intention.”
More expert takes on resilience and the power of therapy
Any questions?
Find trust-worthy answers on all things mental health at Talkspace.
What is mental resilience?
Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to stress or challenges while maintaining mental well-being. It involves staying flexible, recovering from setbacks and finding ways to grow or make meaning out of difficult situations. Mental resilience supports mental health and overall life satisfaction.
How can I build mental resilience?
Building mental resilience is key to navigating life's ups and downs. Talkspace therapists recommend you start by strengthening connections with friends, family, and communities through activities you enjoy. Take care of your body with regular exercise, nutritious food, and self-care practices. This may include mindfulness since it can help you stay grounded and present. Another form of self-care and mindfulness is journaling; it provides a healthy outlet for your thoughts and emotions. Most importantly, don’t hesitate to seek therapy for professional support and coping strategies. And remember, developing simple tools like grounding exercises and problem-solving techniques can help you manage stress and adapt to life’s challenges with greater ease.
How do I start therapy?
Starting therapy is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. That doesn’t mean the process is always easy in the beginning. If you’ve never done it before, knowing how to start therapy can feel overwhelming. Still, the end result can be so rewarding and life-changing that most people agree therapy is worth it.
First, let go of any stigmas you may have about therapy—our society often makes it seem like asking for help with mental health issues is a bad thing. The reality is that deciding that you’re ready to start living your best life, and then actually doing the work, is one of the best things you can do. Before you actually go into the first session, attempt to create an elevator pitch of your reasons for seeking therapy. Try to come up with a succinct, clear, simple explanation that expresses your ultimate goals. For therapy to be successful, you need to be as open and dedicated as possible to the process. The more you put into it, the more benefits of therapy you’ll experience.
What’s the best time to start therapy?
It’s important to remember that there’s no “perfect” time to start therapy. Therapy and counseling are great tools to incorporate into your life at any time. Your life can feel organized or it can feel messy. You can feel really great or really down. You may feel well-connected or you may feel alone. You might know the exact issue you want to discuss or you may have just a vague notion of a mental health problem. No matter what you’re facing, it’s never too soon or too late to get started—it’s always a great time to start working with a therapist or counselor.
