by Debra Smouse | Sep 27, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Teachers are passionate. They love working with kids, they love learning, and they are ready to continue to develop their skillset. It’s hard work to be a teacher, but it is also incredibly rewarding. You can make a huge difference in the lives of young people...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 23, 2022 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
As we approach the final months of the year, it wouldn’t surprise me if your thoughts began to focus on what you want to achieve before the new year rolls around. Or maybe even resolutions you want to make for 2023. Resolutions – or goal setting is about...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 15, 2022 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
When you walk into your home, how does it make you feel? Do you feel relaxed and cozy? Is anxious the first thing that comes to mind? Does your home make you feel welcomed and at ease? Or do you put blinders on and just try to shut out the chaos around you? If your...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 14, 2022 | Tricky Situations
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in life is that you are always in a position to reinvent yourself. Especially when it comes to your work life. Yes, I know that the older you get, the scarier it can be to change. Yet, having an unfulfilled career as you get...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 13, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Confidence is critical to help us live a happy and healthy life. It is also something that can be tough to achieve, with many people struggling to feel confident in themselves. Our outward appearance can make a massive difference to how confident we feel, so making...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 8, 2022 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If there’s one thing I know for sure it’s that our thoughts can affect our reality. Take housekeeping for example. I told myself for years that I was lousy at it. As was evidenced by my cluttered house. I’d walk in from work, take one look at the...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 8, 2022 | 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...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 6, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Anyone that has purchased a home knows that sometimes compromises need to be made. That’s a hard pill to swallow when it’s such a large investment. But rarely will any house you find have every detail you’re looking for. And if you’re on a...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 5, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Now that we’re beyond Labor Day in the US, most of the kids are back in school. For those that are empty nesters, you may be thinking about planning a getaway. If you’re not ready for a long trip, you can still enjoy a relaxing break with some great staycation ideas....
by Debra Smouse | Aug 26, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Though I no longer have kids at home (how can my oldest be 31?) I remember how exhausting being a mom sometimes can be. So when clients come to me and share how they seem to have no energy left in the tank. And are feeling, well, a little burned out due to all the...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 22, 2022 | Tricky Situations
If you are like many of my clients, getting older has you contemplating where you want to live in retirement. Maybe this means downsizing. Or perhaps, you want to move to another city for the warmer weather. Or to be closer to grandkids. No matter what may be driving...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 4, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Curriculum developers play a crucial role in enhancing learning in New York State (NYS) school districts. These professionals are responsible for designing and implementing curricula that align with state standards, promote student achievement, and support the...