by Debra Smouse | Aug 8, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
For many people, learning is something that they associate with time spent in the classroom. However, learning doesn’t need to stop the moment you graduate from high school or college. It’s never too late to continue learning new things. Your school days may be a long...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 8, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Ever caught yourself skimming an article instead of actually reading it? You’re not alone. With screens dominating almost every aspect of college life, reading habits among college students have changed dramatically over the past decade. From printed textbooks...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 7, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Life in the fast lane is…fast, isn’t it? We live in a society where the expectations all revolve around immediacy: reply to email within the hour, return texts within seconds, and process all your social media feeds in a single bound. And I get it. We all feel the...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 7, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Though I love the excitement of the holiday season, I welcome the return to the regular day-to day living. I know that “real life” can feel mundane or boring after all the holiday festivities, but darling, our daily life is where the rubber meets the road....
by Debra Smouse | Aug 7, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Recovery from addiction is a lifelong process, and while completing a treatment program is a powerful first step, maintaining sobriety requires ongoing effort. One of the most effective tools for safeguarding progress is a personal relapse prevention plan. This plan...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 7, 2025 | Tricky Situations
When you need to leave your vehicle for an extended period, the last thing you want is to worry about its safety. Whether you’re going on a long vacation, business trip, or need a place to store your car between seasons, finding secure, reliable parking is crucial....
by Debra Smouse | Aug 7, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Remember last September when you did some culling in the back 40 and you talked yourself into buying that little forklift to make moving the timber easier? Do you also remember the buyer’s remorse when that job was done and you couldn’t find another project to make it...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 6, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
The underlying belief of my life is that I need to be willing to do the work to love my daily life. No, my life isn’t perfect. Yet I can tell you even on the challenging days, I experience at least a moment of happiness. Folks often ask me for the secret to make that...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 5, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Did you vow to be more intentional in how you care for yourself? Is losing weight a resolution you made? Or is eating healthier one of your big goals for 2025? All of those goals, resolutions, and vows mean one thing if you want to be successful. And that’s meal...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 5, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
There’s something magical about walking into a home that just feels right. The air is fresh, the spaces feel inviting, and everything seems to be in its proper place. Creating this kind of atmosphere doesn’t happen by accident, nor does it require a...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 5, 2025 | Tricky Situations
If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, the clutch master cylinder is a critical component that helps you change gears smoothly and safely. Over time, this part can wear out, leading to clutch problems that impact your driving experience. But how do you know if...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 5, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Late-night homework, tight deadlines, and buzzing phones can make school feel heavy. A little pressure can sharpen focus, yet too much quickly drains strength. Fog creeps in, recall slips, and drive fades when stress keeps rising. Strong stress skills often sit behind...