by Debra Smouse | Jul 14, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Moving is a major life event that often brings excitement, but it can also come with a hefty dose of stress, especially if you own multiple vehicles. Whether you have a couple of cars, motorcycles, or even a recreational vehicle, coordinating their transport can be a...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 14, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
Most people think of happiness as something that happens to them and not something they choose. Studies show that only 10% of our happiness depends on our life situation, the other 90% depends on us to make it happen. So, if you want to love your life choosing to make...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 14, 2025 | Life's Lessons
It Begins With Choosing to Create Your Day It was a typical Tuesday morning and I had committed to taking a bike ride at least three times that week. Monday had been rainy, and I knew that if a ride didn’t happen today I would find all kinds of reasons and make...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
When it comes to home improvements that make a real difference, fencing often goes unnoticed. Yet in Washington, where privacy, curb appeal, and functionality matter, a wooden fence can do more than just frame your property. It can actually boost your home’s value....
by Debra Smouse | Jul 12, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
I have to confess that I love Monday mornings. After making our morning coffee and then waving “good bye” to JB as he heads to his office, I take my first cup of coffee out on the patio where I experience this magical transition moment. I load a bamboo...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 12, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Aging can feel like a mixed bag. One day you’re glowing from a yoga class and a green smoothie. Next, your joints are stiff, your sleep is off, and your energy feels like it’s hiding. But midlife doesn’t have to mean a slow fade. It can be a season of strength,...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Intentional living means making choices based on your values, not what others expect. It’s about deciding what really matters in your life and aligning your actions with those priorities. This principle applies to where and how we live. The property market, with its...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Yoga transcends age, background, and life circumstances. One of its greatest inspirations lies in its inclusive spirit, which means there’s no age limit on starting, especially if that means becoming a yoga teacher. If yoga has brought solace to you or ignited...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Last year, a client asked to work with me, and her number-one reason for choosing me out of a sea of coaches was that no matter what, my newsletter showed up in her in-box as promised. Though my love note now arrives in subscribers in-boxes quarterly, for most of the...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Life's Lessons
Walk into any college campus, and you might be surprised by what you see. Among the fresh-faced 18-year-olds finding their way around the quad, there are also working professionals, parents, and retirees—many of whom lean on an assignment worker website like Studybay...