Ep.83 Fall into Focus: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Set Your Goals for 2026

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In this episode, Lori Lynn shares why fall—not January—is the best time to set your goals for 2026.Instead of starting the new year rushed and overwhelmed, you’ll learn how to use this season to reflect on your year, release what’s draining you, and design heart-centered goals that actually fit the life you want to live. Lori invites you to look at where you’ve been stuck, where you’ve grown, and what you’re truly craving more of—whether that’s more peace at home, more freedom in your work, or more joy in your everyday rhythms.You’ll walk away with simple, soulful steps: reflect with gratitude, spot your energy leaks, envision your next chapter, and set a few clear seasonal intentions so you can enjoy the holidays fully and step into 2026 with clarity and calm.⏱ Timeline & Highlights0:11 – Welcome & Why Fall Is the “Real” New Year Lori shares how goal setting in autumn creates more peace and space for the holidays.3:10 – Reflecting on 2025 with Honesty & Gratitude Looking at what worked, what didn’t, and how you’ve grown this year.6:30 – Spotting Your Energy Leaks Identifying people, tasks, and commitments that drain you so you can realign for 2026.9:15 – Envisioning Your Next Chapter Imagining your ideal 2026 day—how you want to feel, live, and show up.12:30 – Seasonal Intentions & Slow Progress Choosing a few simple intentions and remembering that how you spend your days is how you spend your life.15:30 – Encouragement & Next Steps A gentle reminder that you don’t have to wait for January—you can begin becoming who you’re meant to be today.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!