A new trend called the "2025 appreciation cake" involves baking or buying a cake to celebrate personal achievements from the past year, placing notes of accomplishments on toothpicks. While intended to encourage reflection and honor milestones, experts note that this trend, alongside social media yearbooks, can trigger New Year anxiety for some. Psychiatrists emphasize the importance of celebrating small wins for mental well-being and life satisfaction, suggesting these trends can have a positive immediate impact.