Episode 58 – Still Standing: What 2025 Took, Taught, and Left Behind

About this episode

Lori Jo Vest discusses the challenges of 2025 and offers strategies for resilience and self-care as we approach 2026.

#WorkMomSays 2025 has been exhausting for just about everyone. In this episode, Lori Jo Vest breaks down the challenges workers faced this year—layoffs, inflation, mounting pressure, and nonstop change—and how simple shifts can set you up for a brighter 2026. From building consistency and boundaries to reflecting on wins and supporting each other, Lori shares honest, actionable strategies for finding resilience when times are tough.  If you’re looking to reset and recharge for the new year, this episode offers practical advice and encouragement to help you move forward with more confidence and less burnout. Themes discussed in this episode Coping with exhaustion and anxiety in a changing work environment Why consistency matters more than hustle The importance of boundaries and self-care Building and nurturing business friendships Using reflection, mantras, and rest to reset for the new year Episode Highlights Time-stamped inflection points from the show 00:12 — 2025’s tough realities: burnout, layoffs, and financial stress 02:20 — How consistency (not hustle) leads to real, sustainable change 04:11 — Boundary-setting in the workplace as a buffer against burnout 05:27 —…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lori Jo Vest, Lori

Topics covered

• Coping with exhaustion and anxiety
• Consistency vs hustle
• Boundary-setting
• Business friendships
• End-of-year reflection

Keywords

• resilience
• burnout
• self-care
• support network
• reflection

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