Women on TikTok are declaring the intention of “being meaner” in 2025.

Here’s how to practice assertiveness without veering into aggression.

TikTok userAlexus Bird, for example, states its her 2025 resolution.

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Israa holds a M.A in Mental Health Counseling from The Derner Institute, NY.

Ill be meaner if I have to be [in 2025], says TikTokkerAlex Candelario.

My boundaries and my expectations are high.

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Israa Nasir is the founder of Well.Guide, a mental health platform focused on transforming the way we talk about mental health, taking it from a place of shame to a place of empowerment. As a psychotherapist, mental health coach, and educator, Israa curates meaningful experiences through one-on-one emotional coaching, wellness workshops, and speaking engagements to further amplify the message of awareness and acceptance. Israa holds a M.A in Mental Health Counseling from The Derner Institute, NY.

New Years resolutions videos are a dime a dozen.

What does being meaner actually mean?

Nasir says its hard to pinpoint the determinants that could be impacting this vibe shift.

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The fact that people are using the word mean demonstrates thatthey arethinking about how their actions affect others.

In this case, people may be replacing assertiveness with aggression.

Its in your personal interest to stand firm and have clear communication without veering into aggression.

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Cooper describes this as learning to speak directly and honestly, without the intent of rolling over other people.

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Its about being nicer to yourself.

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Israa Nasir is the founder of Well.Guide, a mental health platform focused on transforming the way we talk about mental health, taking it from a place of shame to a place of empowerment. As a psychotherapist, mental health coach, and educator, Israa curates meaningful experiences through one-on-one emotional coaching, wellness workshops, and speaking engagements to further amplify the message of awareness and acceptance. Israa holds a M.A in Mental Health Counseling from The Derner Institute, NY.

Heres how to be mean, and feel good about it.

Get honest with yourself

Know thyself!

Use I statements

Its an oldie but a goodie for good reasons.

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you’re able to make no even more powerful with what Nasir calls a no and yes mindset.

Exhaust your options

There will be some conversations where all your attempts at productive resolution will be for nought.

Remember, respectful assertiveness is not for themits for you.

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Youre investing in yourself.

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