by Debra Smouse | Jan 18, 2023 | Tricky Situations
Though I don’t have any employees in my business, I have many clients who do. And managing their staff is always high on the list of topics we discuss in our coaching sessions. There isn’t a one-size-fits all answer to “what you can do to make your business better?”...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 15, 2023 | Tricky Situations
Starting a new career in an industry that you’re passionate about can be exhilarating. And also incredibly nerve-wracking at the same time. It’s important to bring your A-Game to the role. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should or could never make a mistake, but it’s...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 9, 2023 | Tricky Situations
It’s no secret that sexual health is complicated. While the average animal has sex for the sole purpose of reproduction, we humans are slightly different. Humans want to enjoy sex, and the most diminutive factors can present immense problems in the bedroom. Sex is...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 6, 2023 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Life's Lessons, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
The wisest and most loving piece of advice I was ever told was this: “You are always in choice.” It came during a time of my life that I was able to hear it, even though I didn’t quite buy into the truth of the statement right away. I can see you rolling your eyes...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 5, 2023 | Tricky Situations
Are you looking for a career that suits your personality? If you’re feeling lost or unsure of what you want to do with your life, don’t worry- you’re not alone. Even if you left school, college or university many years ago and are established in the...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 4, 2023 | Tricky Situations
As we approach middle age and beyond, it is not unusual for us to start finding life overly full of tasks. Yet, less fulfilling than we thought it would be. Where is the zest we had for living life to the fullest? Or our sense of adventure? The good news is, whether...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 4, 2023 | Tricky Situations
Do you occasionally feel like there’s something missing from your life? Perhaps you worry that you’re not taking as good care of yourself as you could, or that you would like something with meaning to occupy a little more of your energy and time. There are a lot of...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 2, 2023 | Tricky Situations
There’s a trend in our current culture to go back to nature. And a lot of folks are considering life on a farm as a path for their career. And how they want to raise their family. Agriculture, a cornerstone of human civilization, has evolved dramatically over...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 20, 2022 | Nifty Life Hacks
Unwinding and relaxing shouldn’t require a “how-to,” but in the modern world, it’s easy to tune out the instinct to get some rest when needed. We’ve got you if you’ve been caught in a restless spiral. Here’s how to unwind and...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 13, 2022 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
The songs on the radio and television ads tell us that this is the most wonderful time of the year. We desperately want to believe that’s a fact, yet it can feel incredibly challenging to put it into action. The holiday season is supposed to be filled with comfort,...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 11, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Losing weight to reclaim control of your life isn’t just a matter of hitting a magic number on the scale, it’s a holistic and healing journey. In a previous article, we discussed a few ways that new mothers can regain self-confidence, briefly touching on...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 6, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Becoming a teacher is a noble profession that can come with a lot of benefits, along with being very rewarding. However, there are certain skills that can make you more likely to be successful in the education industry. You might be surprised what exactly makes a good...