9 ways to look after your emotional health better in 2025

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Emotional health also means having the resilience to recover from difficult situations, maintaining a sense of wellbeing and building positive relationships with others.” Here’s how to make 2025 the year your emotional health becomes a top priority… Set an ‘emotions goal’ for 2025 “We often set goals for our physical health, but how about setting one for your emotional wellbeing?” suggests Claire Fitzsimmons, emotions coach practitioner and founder of If Lost Start Here. “Being kind to yourself during tough times is also crucial; remember it’s okay to feel difficult emotions, you don’t have to be perfect.” Remember to breathe “When faced with a challenging situation, big or small, controlled breathing techniques help regulate the nervous system, lower cortisol levels and promote the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin,” says Jamie Clements, breathwork practitioner and founder of The Breath Space. “Maintaining regular routines that include exercise, good sleep and time for relaxation can help balance emotional health,” says Touroni. “Identifying healthy coping strategies like journaling, talking to someone you trust, or engaging in a creative hobby can make a big difference when stress levels rise.” Don’t ‘fix’ negative emotions… If you try to brush things off when they get tough, this year, consider sitting with those emotions.