Nadija is a multi-award-winning trauma and empowerment specialist with a double diploma in hypnotherapy, mind coaching, and online therapy. She is also a Reiki master and a grief educator, and she has been trained by an international grief specialist and best-selling author, David Kessler. Nadija is also an end-of-life doula.
The new year often brings with it a flurry of excitement, hope, and ambition. We feel the pull to set lofty New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, save money, quit smoking, or get fitter. But let’s be honest: how often do these resolutions stick? Statistics tell us that most resolutions fail by February. This is not because we lack willpower or desire; it is simply because resolutions are often rigid, overly ambitious, and disconnected from our deeper selves. This year, let’s chart a different course to success, one rooted in empowerment, clarity, and meaningful change. Here’s how.
Start with clarity: Define your vision
Success begins with a clear vision. Instead of vague resolutions like "lose weight" or "save money," take time to define what a successful year looks and feels like for you. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and imagine yourself at the end of the year. What are you proud of? How do you feel? Write down this vision in vivid detail.
Focus on who you want to become rather than just what you want to achieve. This shifts the emphasis from fleeting external goals to lasting personal transformation. A vision rooted in your core values and desires creates a strong foundation for success.
Shift the mindset: From resolutions to intentions
Resolutions often feel like self-imposed rules, a list of “must-dos” that quickly becomes burdensome. Instead, approach the new year with intentions that are flexible, compassionate, and deeply personal. Intentions focus on how you want to feel and experience life. For example, instead of resolving to “work out five times a week,” set the intention to “nourish my body and mind through joyful movement.” This subtle shift allows you to explore various ways to fulfill your goal, leaving room for adaptation and growth.
Break the year into manageable chapters
One major pitfall of New Year’s resolutions is their year-long scope. It is daunting to think that one decision made in January must endure all the way to December. Instead, divide your year into quarters or even months. Treat each period as a fresh chapter, allowing yourself to reassess, realign, and recommit to what truly matters. For example, your January intention could be to explore different ways to improve energy levels, while February might focus on deepening relationships or honing a skill.
Practice visualization, gratitude, and reflection
Visualization is a proven tool for success. Spend a few minutes each day imagining yourself living your vision. See it, feel it, and believe it as if it is already true. This practice trains your mind to recognize opportunities and take inspired action.
Affirmations reinforce positive beliefs. Create affirmations that resonate with your goals, such as:
“I am worthy of achieving my dreams.”
“I have the power to create positive change.”
Repeat these affirmations daily, especially during moments of doubt.
Empowerment comes from recognizing how far you have come and celebrating small wins. Create a habit of regular reflection. Each week, ask yourself:
What went well?
What could I improve?
What am I proud of?
Gratitude journaling is another transformative practice. Write down three things you’re grateful for each day. Over time, this cultivates a mindset of abundance and positivity, which fuels motivation and resilience.
The role of hypnosis and hypnotherapy
If you have struggled with achieving your goals in the past, it’s not because you lack effort. Often, the barriers lie within the subconscious mind, which is a powerful yet misunderstood part of our psyche. This is where hypnosis and hypnotherapy can become game-changers.
Hypnosis is a state of focused attention and deep relaxation that allows access to the subconscious mind. When used therapeutically, it helps individuals reframe limiting beliefs, release emotional blocks, and foster a sense of empowerment.
Hypnosis is a safe and natural state of relaxation with an increased level of awareness, during which you are not asleep and are fully in control. You will experience a pleasant state of mind with increased attention and focus. The hypnotic state is similar to moments in your life when you are daydreaming or fully absorbed in a specific activity, like reading, for example.
It is a collaborative journey between your conscious and subconscious mind, a doorway to the vast realm of your inner self. Contrary to popular misconceptions, it is absolutely not about relinquishing control but rather about harnessing your own innate power.
Contrary to what you may have seen in movies, therapeutic and clinical hypnosis involves much more than entering a trance-like state after looking into someone’s eyes.
Hypnosis is not just a party trick; it is a scientifically validated practice that helps reprogram your subconscious mind to align with your conscious goals. Unlike traditional resolutions that operate on willpower alone, hypnosis works at a deeper level, addressing limiting beliefs, fears, and habits that may be holding you back.
For instance, if your intention is to cultivate healthier habits but your subconscious associates comfort with unhealthy food, hypnotherapy can help reframe this association. Through guided relaxation and focused attention, a hypnotherapist can help you:
Identify and dissolve negative patterns.
Strengthen self-belief and confidence.
Anchor empowering habits and thoughts.
When your subconscious mind aligns with your conscious intentions, achieving your goals becomes far easier!
Daily empowering practices
To make this year truly successful, incorporate empowering practices into your routine. Here are some suggestions:
Morning visualization: Start your day with a few minutes of visualization. Imagine yourself living your intentions fully. Feel the emotions of success, joy, and gratitude as if they are happening now.
Mindful affirmations: Write down affirmations that resonate with your intentions. For example, “I am resilient and adaptable,” or “I welcome opportunities for growth and joy.” Repeat these daily.
Celebrate progress: Do not wait until you have reached a milestone to celebrate. Acknowledge each step forward, no matter how small. This reinforces a positive cycle of achievement.
Hypnosis audios or sessions: Incorporate hypnosis into your routine. Many certified hypnotherapists offer audio recordings tailored to common goals like confidence-building, stress relief, or weight management.
Build a supportive environment
Your surroundings greatly influence your success. Create an environment that uplifts and supports your goals:
Declutter your space to invite clarity and focus.
Surround yourself with people who inspire and encourage you.
Consume content (books, podcasts, and media) that aligns with your intentions.
Final thoughts: Success is a journey, not a destination
This year, we do not need another list of resolutions that will gather dust by spring. Instead, commit to a holistic approach that prioritizes clarity, intention, and inner alignment. Harness the transformative power of your mind and trust in your ability to create lasting change.
Remember, you are the author of your life. Each day is a blank page, and you hold the pen. With the right mindset, tools like hypnosis, and a commitment to self-compassion, this year can truly be your most successful and fulfilling yet. Go forth and make it happen; you have this!
True success is not about ticking off a list of accomplishments; it is about living a life that feels authentic, joyful, and aligned with your values. This year, let go of rigid resolutions and embrace a more empowering approach. With clear intentions, regular reflection, and powerful tools like hypnosis, you are equipped to make this year your most fulfilling yet. Remember, you have all the resources within you to create the life you desire; you just need to unlock them.
Here’s to a year of growth, empowerment, and success on your terms.
Nadija Bajrami, Strategic Hypnotherapist, Mind Coach
French by birth, Nadija lived in Scotland for 7 years and travelled the world. After recovering from some serious health issues, Nadija had a wake-up call and came to Ireland to find her path. She has been living in Dublin since 2017. Nadija is working mostly online worldwide and shares her time between Ireland, France, and Switzerland.
Nadija is a multi-award-winning trauma and empowerment specialist with a double diploma in hypnotherapy, mind coaching, and online therapy. She is also a Reiki master and a grief educator, and she has been trained by an international grief specialist and best-selling author, David Kessler. Nadija is also an end of life doula.
She is dedicated to helping her clients get empowered, supercharge their confidence and self-esteem, overcome their limiting beliefs as well as manage anxiety, and trauma responses. She also helps people on their grief and healing journey through her therapy, coaching, grief education and support programmes and spiritual work.
