by Debra Smouse | Jun 1, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Nurses are trained caregivers, and it is often the case that they forget that they need care too. This can lead to low energy over time, which can be detrimental to the love of the job. Getting into nursing and the history behind this centuries-old profession is...
by Debra Smouse | May 27, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Life's Lessons
Every year since I began my coaching practice, I have written a blog post outlining the lessons I’ve learned since my last birthday. This year I turned 52 and I have to say this was a birthday like no other. Because I can promise you that I had surely not planned to...
by Debra Smouse | May 22, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Practicing self-love is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Self-love can come in many different forms, from speaking affirmations about yourself in the mirror, to eating a healthy diet and exercising, or even giving yourself a “spa night” of...
by Debra Smouse | May 21, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Have you reached a point in your professional life that you’re ready to shift? What would it be like to give back to others? We all go through different phases in our lives. When we’re first setting out into the world, we focus on making a name for ourselves. We...
by Debra Smouse | May 20, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Though it’s been almost a decade since I made my move from Texas to Ohio, I can still remember how challenging it felt. Even if you are excited about a move, it’s hard not to stress yourself with the entire idea of moving. Regardless of the number of items you...
by Debra Smouse | May 10, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Though most of the United States has re-opened, we all know that life has forever changed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic that began in March of 2020. And while many people were able to adjust to a “new” normal, I think I can say that 2020 was a challenging year for...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 30, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
For most of us in the United States, we are more than thirty days into our quarantine time due to the Coronavirus Crisis. For people who are basically healthy, the challenge is monotony and boredom. And focusing on the problem can add to anxiety levels. In order to...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 29, 2020 | Tricky Situations
When we were younger (whatever that means to you), there were driving forces that motivated us strongly. Like a desire to get good grades, make a new love blossom into a healthy relationship, or make strides in our career. As we get older, especially after reaching...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 20, 2020 | Tricky Situations
With the need to stay at home, most of us lean towards choosing our most comfortable clothes. Yet, one of the keys to making this time feel better, truly, is to actually put some real clothes on. Because when you stay in your pajamas all day, there’s no...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 15, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Many folks are rethinking their work life these days. And I want to tell you that if you feel as though your career and life have hit a road block, you aren’t stuck. If you’ve decided that you’d like to expand your skills and knowledge returning to college may be a...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 14, 2020 | Tricky Situations
The data shows year after year that as women, we’re waiting longer to start our families. There are lots of reasons for this- from choosing things like travel and career in our younger years, to great fertility treatments essentially giving us more time so we...
by Debra Smouse | Apr 11, 2020 | Tricky Situations
With so much of the nation still under some restrictions due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic there’s no denying how difficult it can be to find your new normal in the midst of all the chaos. Regardless of whether you or someone you know has been physically...