I can't quite get my head around the fact that we're heading into 2025 already...
So, I thought I'd share a few words of encouragement as we step into the new year. I know all too well the pressure we tend to put on ourselves as soon as soon as we step into January.

Despite being someone who LIVES for a mood board, I’m not actually big on New Year’s resolutions. I much prefer the idea of checking in with yourself consistently throughout the year, rather than just on NYE. I also believe it's absolutely fine to change your mind and that you shouldn't feel tied to any goals you set now.

If there’s one thing I’d love to encourage, it’s creating a Pinterest board called ‘MY FUTURE’,  checking in on it regularly and tweaking it each month throughout the year.
I made mine in 2022, and looking back, everything on that board has become a part of my life in some way.

Choosing how you want your life to look, setting clear intentions, visualising it through a Pinterest board, and revisiting it often will truly keep you aligned with what you want. It helps you stay accountable while allowing room for life’s natural shifts and surprises. Think of it as a mix of goal-setting, manifesting, and taking back control over the life you deserve - rather than just being swept along by the current or pulled in someone else’s direction.

To help you start, my boards generally include:

Mindset: Quotes, thoughts, and concepts that inspire me.

Relationships: Friendship, love, pets, and hosting ideas to bring people together.

Environment: Calming aesthetic ideas for my home or workspace.

Career: What I’m doing, why I’m doing it, and its impact on my audience.

Travel: Places I want to visit and cultures that intrigue me.

Material Items: Thoughtful, quality-over-quantity purchases to reward my hard work.

Presentation: How I want to present myself - energy, fitness, style, and overall aesthetic (hair, makeup, etc.).

Rather than simply deciding to drink matcha or reply to WhatsApp messages faster in 2025, take some time to imagine your best-case scenarios for the next couple of years.

Claim them as yours on your board, and revisit it often - not just on 1st January or Mondays, but anytime, even halfway through a bad day.

Don’t limit decisions about YOUR future to arbitrary societal milestones; it’s far too important for that.

Anyway, I could go on forever about this topic..!

I’m wishing you a beautiful, fulfilling year ahead, full of everything you want and absolutely deserve.

Thank you for your continued support of NIKITA this year. I hope by now you know how much it means to me and my small team.

We’re so excited to bring you even more empowering jewellery and home décor pieces in the new year.

Lots of love and support from me and the girls, as always...

Niki x