by Debra Smouse | Jan 2, 2021 | Tricky Situations
Your parents and older relatives spent much of your early life protecting you from a wide range of possible dangers. They warned you not to walk close to the edge of the cliff, they asked you nicely to please not climb that rotting tree. They gave you food and shelter...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 31, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Though I know there are no magic solutions to life’s challenges, I want to share my secret weapon that I’ve been using for the last sixteen years that doesn’t cost a dime: choosing a word of the year. When you choose a Word of the Year it gives you a touchstone of...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 28, 2020 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
No matter what is happening in the world, I know that one of the biggest challenges I — and you — face is stepping away from the siren call of “busy”. And since I know that confession is (often) good for the soul, here goes: I haven’t been writing...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 26, 2020 | Life's Lessons, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
When 2010 began, I believed it would end up being my worst year ever: my personal life was in shambles, work was stressful, and my mom had been diagnosed with cancer. Even though I had a several-years-old practice of choosing a word of the year as my focus, with all...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 12, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Empathy is a beautiful trait to possess – it helps you see beyond the obvious and understand people and situations better. Which, in turn, allows you to provide a helping hand to others as well. And we all know how helping others does good for us as well as the...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 7, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Tricky Situations
If you’re anything like me you want to be prepared for each new season. And with fewer hours of daylight, a drop in temperature, and lower humidity levels, it’s clear that winter is just around the corner. In preparation for the new season, these next few weeks...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 20, 2020 | Tricky Situations
If you want to love yourself and your life then it’s a must that you take steps to reduce your stress levels. Yes, I know this has been a challenging year. But taking the time to really look at how you can reduce excess stressors will pay off big. Here’s...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 17, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
As I write this, it will soon be Thanksgiving in the US. One thing I have always enjoyed about social media during this time of year is the opportunity to see the little things that nourish the lives of my friends and colleagues as they share “what I’m grateful...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 15, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Are you satisfied with your life, or do you think there’s something you could do to make it better? Recognizing that you’ve only been given one shot at life should be enough motivation to pursue the life of your dreams. First, you should set out to identify what...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 12, 2020 | Tricky Situations
It’s no secret: the landscape of traditional jobs has changed forever. Once ‘impossible to be completed from home’ jobs have migrated out of the office and onto the sofa. Equipped with a laptop and copious cups of coffee, employees are transitioning to at-home working...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 5, 2020 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track, Tricky Situations
The holiday season is upon us and if you’re anything like me you know what that means? Delicious holiday foods! For many people, food is the center of joyful celebrations, sweet memories, and, of course, comfort. That said, though, there can be a downside to all...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 30, 2020 | Tricky Situations
With the advent of technology, some may argue that keeping up with relationships is more effortless. Especially compared to the earlier years, technology has allowed for accessible communication between our loved ones and us. However, over the years, you may have...