Ep. 89 You’re Doing Better Than You Think: A Gentle Reminder Before Christmas

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Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life—and every day feels a little more like home. As Christmas approaches, many of us are carrying more than we realize — the planning, the expectations, the emotional weight of making everything feel just right. In this gentle, heartfelt episode, LoriLynn offers a calming reminder you may need more than ever right now:You’re doing better than you think.This episode isn’t about doing more. It’s about softening, letting go of perfection, and remembering that what truly matters during the holidays can’t be checked off a list. From country-home reflections to real-life moments of grace, this is an invitation to pause, breathe, and give yourself the same kindness you give everyone else. Quote Shared in This Episode“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brené BrownLearn more about Brené Brown and her work here: 👉 https://brenebrown.com✨ Perfect for listening just before Christmas — or anytime you need reassurance and calm.🕰️ Episode Timeline00:00 – 02:00 | Welcome & holiday reflections02:00 – 06:00 | The invisible weight of Christmas (especially for women)06:00 – 10:00 | Letting go of perfection & redefining success10:00 – 13:00 | Self-kindness, presence, and grace13:00 – End | A calming pause, encouragement & Christmas blessingIf this episode met you where you are today, consider sharing it with someone who might need the same reminder. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode of Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home.🎄 From my country home to yours — Merry Christmas! 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!

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