TikTok is expanding its wellness tools with a redesign that replaces its old screen time menu with a broader Time and Well-being space. The update introduces features aimed at users who want lightweight, built-in tools for reflection, relaxation, and general mental breaks without relying on separate apps. It’s part of a wider trend among major social platforms to position well-being features as core utilities rather than optional add-ons, especially as usage patterns continue to skew toward all-purpose lifestyle apps.
One of the new additions is an in-app affirmation journal. Instead of prompting users to write entries from scratch, the journal offers more than 120 pre-designed “cards” focused on themes such as patience, confidence, and boundaries. A user might choose a card like “grace,” which highlights the idea of letting go of others’ expectations. Each card can be saved to a device or shared directly, reinforcing the social dimension the app tends to fold into most new features.
TikTok is also adding its own sound generator, offering ambient audio such as rain, ocean waves, and white noise. The built-in timer stops playback automatically after a few minutes, a design choice that nudges the tool toward short relaxation sessions or helping users drift off at bedtime. TikTok notes that its user base is statistically more likely to rely on audio for sleep or relaxation, which helps explain why it’s formalizing these soundscapes within the app instead of continuing to rely on user-uploaded clips.
Breathing exercises round out the new set of wellness tools, giving users guided prompts for slow, controlled breathing — a simple feature, but consistent with the platform’s goal of making its well-being menu feel more structured. TikTok had previously introduced well-being “missions” that encourage users to complete tasks related to mental health and digital balance. Those missions are now being expanded, though the company hasn’t detailed the full list of additions yet.
These updates reflect TikTok’s ongoing effort to broaden its identity beyond entertainment. The Time and Well-being space consolidates features that previously felt scattered and provides clearer access to tools designed for breaks, stress relief, or mindfulness. Whether users adopt these features at scale remains an open question, but the shift indicates TikTok’s intention to participate more directly in the wellness category — an area that other major apps have also been moving into gradually.
