TikTok has introduced a new Time & Well-Being hub designed to help users manage screen time more intentionally and support their mental health while still enjoying the app. This new section includes guided exercises, calming tools, creator tips, and "Well-Being Missions" that reward users for healthier usage patterns.
Whether you're a regular TikTok user, a parent, or a digital creator, this guide shows you exactly how to use these new features, and why they matter for long-term digital wellness.
What Is the TikTok Time & Well-Being Hub?
The Time & Well-Being hub is a dedicated in-app space offering:
Wellness exercises you can complete without leaving TikTok
Meditation and breathing tools
Daily intention journaling
Calming sound environments
Practical tips on customizing your TikTok experience
Missions that help you earn badges for healthy habits
TikTok introduced guided meditation earlier this year, and according to the company, tens of millions of users have already participated—showing a rising demand for mental health support directly inside social apps.
New Features Inside the Well-Being Hub
1. Daily Affirmation Journal
You can now set a positive intention every day using over 120 downloadable affirmation cards. These cards can be saved, shared, or added to your digital mood routine.
Good for:
✔ Mindfulness beginners
✔ Users who want a quick morning practice
✔ Content creators who post motivational content
2. Soothing Sound Generator
TikTok now includes in-app relaxing soundscapes such as:
Rain
Ocean waves
White noise
Perfect for short breaks, studying, or winding down.
3. Guided Breathing Exercises
Users can follow built-in breathing patterns designed to:
Reduce stress
Improve focus
Help regulate screen time
This feature integrates seamlessly into TikTok's interface, so you can take a break anytime without opening another app.
4. Creator Videos for Healthy App Usage
Inside the hub, TikTok features short educational videos on:
How to set screen time limits
How to customize your For You feed
How to use Family Pairing for younger users
Tools to make TikTok healthier and safer
TikTok's New Well-Being Missions (with Badges)
TikTok is also rolling out four gamified missions, developed with mental health experts, to encourage better tech habits.
1. Sleep Hours Mission
You earn a badge by:
Staying off TikTok at night
Or completing meditation during sleep hours
2. Daily Screen Time Mission
You must set a screen time limit and follow it each day.
3. Weekly Screen Time Mission
This mission encourages you to:
Check your weekly report
Reflect on how much time you're spending on TikTok
4. Well-Being Ambassador Mission
You get rewards for inviting others to try the Well-Being Missions.
Why These Features Matter
Younger users are particularly vulnerable to the mental health effects of excessive screen time. TikTok's new system encourages:
More mindful daily usage
Clear boundaries around screen habits
Better awareness of emotional well-being
Healthier sleep routines
Positive digital behavior reinforced by badges
If widely adopted, these tools could significantly reduce stress, burnout, and late-night scrolling—common issues among frequent social media users.
How to Access TikTok's Time & Well-Being Hub
Follow these steps:
Open TikTok
Go to Profile
Tap the Menu (☰)
Select Settings and Privacy
Find Time and Well-Being
You'll see all exercises, sound tools, journals, tips, and missions there.
Final Thoughts
TikTok's "Time & Well-Being" hub is more than a new settings page—it's a full suite of wellness tools built right into the app. With journaling, meditation, soothing soundscapes, and healthy habit missions, TikTok is giving users a simple way to build a more mindful social media routine.
If you're looking to balance entertainment with digital health, these tools make it easier than ever to relax, stay aware, and use TikTok with purpose.
