11 habits quietly destroying zoomers' lives
What habits are destroying the lives of Generation Z? (Photo: Getty Images)
Generation Z grew up in a digital environment where traditional ideas about work, relationships, and happiness have long since shifted. Young people today care more about mental health, strive for freedom, and seek to live consciously. But despite this progress, certain habits within this generation are quietly harmful and hinder the realization of their full potential. Mixer explains the 11 habits that prevent Generation Z from living fully and are ruining their future.
Who are Zoomers?
Generation Z, also known as Zoomers, includes people born between 1995–1997 and 2010–2012. In effect, these children were born and raised during the height of the digital boom. They cannot imagine life without gadgets, the internet, and social media.
Key characteristics of Zoomers include a high level of awareness of social and environmental issues, a drive for change, and strong sensitivity to inclusivity and tolerance.
They differ from other generations in their life attitudes, perspectives, and principles. Most have a clear social stance, striving for fairness and honesty from society.
Zoomers aren’t afraid to express their opinions and know how to influence both other individuals and society at large. Multitasking comes naturally to them, and they are valued in large corporations for their non-standard thinking and constant drive for progress.
So, what is holding back such a fascinating generation?
Constant online presence
Most young people spend 7 to 9 hours a day on their smartphones, between work, social media, and chats. They can respond to work emails while chatting with friends at the same time. While constant communication provides a sense of connection, this overload harms the psyche, reduces effectiveness, and weakens real-life communication skills.
Shopping as stress relief
Many resort to shopping after a hard day to cope with stress. But impulsive spending on food, clothes, delivery, or “nice little things” eventually undermines financial stability and doesn’t solve actual problems. These purchases are essentially a search for short-term comfort.
Withdrawing into oneself
Digital isolation, anxiety, and fear of adulthood make many avoid social contact. But this only deepens loneliness. In contrast, real-life communication supports emotional stability, improves well-being, and strengthens mental resilience.
Procrastination
Waiting for motivation before taking action is a common trap for Zoomers. Psychologists note that it is action that triggers motivation—not the other way around. The habit of “waiting for inspiration” harms productivity and internal discipline.
Unhealthy coping mechanisms for emotions
Overloaded schedules, excessive physical activity, and the avoidance of solitude may look like productivity, but in reality, they only distract from internal issues. Without deep self-work and emotional processing, the risk of burnout increases.
Surrendering to anxiety
Generation Z is open about mental health, but sometimes lets emotions drive their decisions. It’s important to learn how to recognize and process emotions rather than becoming their hostage.
Impulsive self-regulation
In trying to relieve tension, young people often turn to overeating, isolation, or unnecessary spending—quick but unstable ways to calm themselves down.
Credit card misuse
Zoomers actively use credit cards but often lack sufficient knowledge and financial skills. This leads to debt, especially given the high cost of living and education.
Doomscrolling
The desire to stay informed leads to an overload of negative information. Constantly reading distressing news causes exhaustion and worsens depression and anxiety. Zoomers often struggle to filter information and set boundaries.
Lack of financial safety net
Due to low incomes and high expenses, it’s hard for young people to save money. But the absence of savings creates constant anxiety. The issue is made worse by low financial literacy.
Losing personal identity to trends
Social media algorithms shape behavior patterns, and Zoomers often begin to think in borrowed terms: following influencers, copying TikTok trends. As a result, their personal beliefs become blurred, and they lose a sense of self.
