by Debra Smouse | Jul 24, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Is your glass half empty, or half full? We all know people who fall into one of those two categories. Being able to maintain a positive frame of mind isn’t easy but the benefits of being able to are huge. In today’s world, it might seem difficult to stay upbeat and...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 15, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Starting a business these days is fairly easy. There’s really not much involved outside of defining your business strategy, picking a company name and having a website. Of course, you also need to think about your product or the services you want to offer, but that’s...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2020 | Tricky Situations
If there’s one thing I know it’s that your home should be your sanctuary. That’s why your backyard should be the ultimate place for you to relax. It can provide a place for you to reconnect with nature and relax with your family. There are a few...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 6, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Life's Lessons
I’m going to tell you one of the simple facts of life darling: no matter how hard you try, you cannot change another person. I know, we all secretly want to be Wonder Woman and rescue folks. Especially folks we love. But we just can’t and here’s why. You...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 25, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Has all the stress and strain of what’s happening in the world caused you to feel blue? It’s challenging to love your life when you’re in a slump. Avoiding what you’re going through may cause issues to snowball and it’s possible you fall into a...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 23, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
I cut my teeth on the rules of polite southern hospitality. Whether you were the hostess or a guest, it was a responsibility in a social gathering to share sparkling anecdotes and witty conversations. The wisest, most charming, and well mannered folks knew when to...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 23, 2020 | Tricky Situations
There are times in our lives that prove to be very difficult and often take time and courage to overcome. Accidents that are not our fault, situations that happen when we least expect them, these changes can hit us like a ton of bricks and then we are expected to pick...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 22, 2020 | Tricky Situations
If freedom is one of your core values, how do you set priorities so that you can live a life that feels open and autonomous? That is, living as a largely free individual, doing the things you like, and being in control of how you spend your time. What should we...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 4, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Although pneumonia is a condition that most people have heard of, a lot of people do not actually have a full understanding of what it is. Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs which causes the tissue in the lungs to swell. The infection can be present in either one...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 4, 2020 | Tricky Situations
With all the uncertainty about when children will be returning to school, it’s not a surprise that many families are beginning to wonder if it’s time to hire a nanny. While many families only think about a nanny when they have an infant or preschoolers, the Covid-19...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 1, 2020 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
My darling, let me set a scene for you: There you are, happily bopping along to the beat of your own drum. Your life isn’t perfect, but you love it. Then – BAM! Some seemingly tiny event or encounter triggers something in your deeper memory. And, just like...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 1, 2020 | Tricky Situations
If the challenges with COVID-19 have made you long to mange your own business, then you may find the best solution is a franchise of sorts. Franchises are a necessary, supportive, and often thoroughly worthwhile part of the fabric in business life. Running a franchise...