New Year as a Magical Portal to Change

We are counting down to the end of the year, to the festive season that fills us with optimism and an intense desire for life changes. It is time to imagine 2025 as a blank canvas and paint on it with the most beautiful colors our aspirations, strivings for self-improvement and ambitious desires.

New Year's resolutions, when followed by persistence, perseverance, and creativity, become rituals and habits that have the power to transform our lives.

Whether you're yearning to wander through unknown territories, dreaming of focusing on inner peace, quenching your thirst for adventure, or aiming to find the incredible beauty hidden in simplicity, these resolutions are worth considering:

1. Nurture meaningful friendships

Connections with people fulfill us more than anything else in life, and we must be dedicated to deepening them. It is a privilege to have friends who will sincerely rejoice in your successes, to whom you can open up to the fullest and feel comfortable while being vulnerable. So, you need to nurture those connections.

Make it a practice to organize meet-ups once every two weeks. Invite them to dinner at your home or go try a new restaurant together. Don't let the fast pace of life be an excuse to skip social gatherings. Friendships are not nurtured with likes and emojis, but with actions and deep conversations.

2. Embrace the adventure – be part of unique experiences

It's not too early to make plans for 2025. Check out your favorite artist's music tours, explore travel offers for "once in a lifetime" trips, book a flight without having researched the destination too much beforehand... We only remember what stands out, what is extraordinary, throughout our lives.

In the direction of rarity, we are sure that for all existing IQOS users and adult smokers who want to switch to a better alternative than continuing to smoke, they will be happy to hear that the latest limited edition ILUMA x Steve Aoki 10 Year Edition is already available on the Macedonian market. It intertwines the visionary and innovative spirit of IQOS and the creative specificity of Steve Aoki.

The impressive devices are a continuation of the unforgettable experience of the global IQOS community in the unique Tokyo – Tokyo Sensorium. Namely, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the launch, IQOS organized a unique party for loyal users from all over the world that was a multi-sensory journey filled with musical explorations, visual experiences and tactile interactions, and Steve Aoki himself took the euphoria to the maximum. Now, more specifically from December 3, every existing IQOS user, as well as an adult smoker who strongly prefers a smoke-free future, has the opportunity to own a physical reminder of the whole story, signed by Aoki.

3. Read diversely, read deeply

Books enrich and improve us as individuals. By reading, we broaden our perspectives and stimulate our imagination. In 2025, step out of your comfort zone and explore new authors, genres, and cultures.

Memoirs, historical fiction, dystopias, science fiction... Take a step forward into worlds that mentally activate you to the max.

Make reading a daily ritual in your "corner" of your home. Surround yourself with warm blankets, dim the lights, and immerse yourself in the magic of words. Set aside at least 15 minutes a day to read, because in a world of digital scrolling and "skipping" reading, reading books is a must-have "food for the mind" and proof of self-love.

4. Create a gratitude jar

Simple idea – huge benefits. Every day or once every few days, write down on a small piece of paper what you are grateful for at the moment, fold it and put it in a jar. Very often in life we focus on the things we don’t have, so this jar will serve as a reminder of the beauties in your everyday life. The more we use it, the more we change our perspective.

Keep the jar in a visible place, so that it encourages you to focus on the positive in life more often. And in moments when you are facing a big challenge or at the end of the year, open it to evoke memories and fill yourself with optimism and gratitude.

5. Invest in yourself through style

When you dress, you're not just choosing clothes and accessories, you're choosing how you want people to see and experience you. By building your own distinctive style, you send a strong message of self-confidence.

On the threshold of 2025, do a total closet makeover and donate everything that doesn't bring you joy and that you don't feel good in. And then throughout the year, replenish it with pieces that follow the motto "quality over quantity."

Experiment with hairstyles, makeup, and fashion accessories to always leave the house looking like the best version of yourself.

Remember, every day of 2025 is a new chance for a fresh start. May your resolutions inspire you to create a year that reflects you at your best.