by Debra Smouse | Nov 20, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Though I no longer have kids at home (how can my oldest be 31?) I remember how all consuming being a parent is. You love your kids more than anything and want to ensure they are happy, learning new things, and healthy. Yet, it’s easy to get lost in the role of being...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 18, 2022 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
Are you feeling more than a little tired, darling? There is so much that demands our time in the normal course of life, but as we move from Thanksgiving, into December, and then towards a brand new year, the demands on our time expand. In part, it can be a push from...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 27, 2022 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Sometimes, the seasons bleed into each other without much fanfare. Sure, as Fall arrives you may grab that Pumpkin Spice Latte (or is that Pumpkin Spice Everything?). But the thing is, unlike cultures of the past, there isn’t a lot of rituals of transitioning...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 22, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Most people would agree to wanting to have more social confidence. It is certainly something that is always going to help when it comes to trying to live your life more fully, because the more at ease you are around other people, the better you are going to find their...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 21, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Making a good livelihood in the IT business is a dream that is well within reach, provided you have the necessary talent. Globally, about 62% of workers aged 22 to 65 working remotely. As remote working becomes popular, there’s a corresponding surge in remote tech...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 18, 2022 | Tricky Situations
We all know how stressful life can be. Between work, family, and social obligations, it can be hard to find time to relax. But it’s important to make time for self-care, or you end up feeling burnt out. But I know it’s not always easy to know how you can make...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 27, 2022 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Imagine this: you wake up feeling awesome. You’re excited about the day ahead. So, you bound out of bed and before you even make it to the bathroom, you trip over a pair of shoes on your bedroom floor.Your mind shifts and you think what a crappy day it’s...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 27, 2022 | Tricky Situations
If you’re trying to build a life that you can truly love and enjoy, then your career is one of the most important things that you’re going to need to consider. Whether you like it or not, the work that you end up doing is going to take up a vast majority...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 27, 2022 | Tricky Situations
Continued education is vital if you want to have a successful career. This is true regardless of the industry you hope to work in and the role you hope to have but is particularly important for higher-level jobs such as those in public administration. An MPA is a...
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...