7 Top Gen Z Habits Shaping the Future in 2025

Always Online, Always Connected

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Mental Health Matters

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Purpose Over Paycheck

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Eco-Conscious Consumers

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Mobile-First Everything

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Financially Savvy Early

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Redefining Education

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What This Means for the Future

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