by Debra Smouse | Aug 11, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Old family memories have a habit of becoming more valuable with time. A box of photographs that once sat unnoticed in a closet can suddenly feel irreplaceable when children grow up, relatives move away, or someone who could explain the stories behind those images is...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 3, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Managing your money can often feel like a strict routine of numbers, spreadsheets, and saying “no” to yourself. But a healthy relationship with money goes much deeper than just tracking every penny. When you bring mindfulness into your financial habits, it...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 2, 2026 | Tricky Situations
You know that hour after dinner when your brain is still running the day’s tape on a loop? The email you didn’t answer, the thing your kid said at pickup, the sixteen tabs open in your head. I used to reach for my phone in that hour, darling, like it was going to...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 1, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Let’s talk about something you might not think of as self-care: your walls. You already know that decluttering your closet or clearing off your kitchen counter can lighten something in your chest before you’ve even finished the job. What’s harder to notice is that the...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 1, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Somewhere between “I should relax” and doing it, most of us end up on the sofa, phone in hand, thumb on autopilot. It feels like rest. It’s not. Scrolling keeps your brain’s engine running. Real rest entails something with a bit more texture. A hobby that’s slow...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 1, 2026 | Tricky Situations
What if the scariest part of going to the dentist wasn’t the drill, but the bill that shows up afterward? For many people, that fear is exactly what keeps them avoiding the dentist altogether, letting small issues quietly turn into painful, expensive ones....
by Debra Smouse | Jul 27, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Managing personal finances can often feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. The constant advice, unfamiliar words, and high stakes can leave you feeling overwhelmed rather than empowered. But getting clear on your finances doesn’t mean becoming...