Ep.82 Before the Year Ends: 7 Heartfelt Things to Do Before 2025 Wraps Up

Welcome to Country Proud Living.💛 Episode Summary Seven heartfelt ways to close 2025 with gratitude, reflection, and cozy Country Proud inspiration.  In this heartfelt reflection, LoriLynn shares seven gentle, soul-nourishing things to do before the year ends — not to add more to your to-do list, but to fill your heart with gratitude and peace as 2025 quietly winds down. Step into 2026 with peace, grace, and purpose.From celebrating your growth to refreshing a cozy corner of your home, reconnecting with loved ones, and letting go of what no longer serves you, this episode invites you to pause, take stock, and honor how far you’ve come. You’ll also hear LoriLynn’s real-life stories from farm life, caregiving, design work, and lessons learned about slowing down, consistency, and self-compassion.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, homemaker, or dreamer standing at the edge of a new season, this conversation will inspire you to wrap up 2025 with intention, grace, and that unmistakable Country Proud spirit. 🌻⏱️ Episode Timeline & Highlights 3:20 – Why This Episode Matters An honest conversation about balancing caregiving, business, and personal goals while staying grounded in purpose.  5:15 – Heartfelt Takeaway #1: Take Inventory of Your Growth Pause to acknowledge how far you’ve come—your courage, small wins, and quiet transformations throughout 2025.  8:05 – Heartfelt Takeaway#2: Refresh a Corner of Your Home How small design updates—like a new throw or twinkle lights—can reflect your inner growth and bring calm to your space.  10:10 – Heartfelt Takeaway #3: Tie Up Loose Ends Finish what’s been lingering. Clear space—physically and emotionally—for new beginnings.  12:30 – Heartfelt Takeaway #4: Reconnect with Your People Stories of rekindled friendships and why meaningful connection brings warmth long after the holidays fade.  15:40 – Heartfelt Takeaway #5: Reflect on What You’re Letting Go Of Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!