by Debra Smouse | Dec 15, 2019 | Tricky Situations
Although the holidays are filled with togetherness, joy, and love; this time of year can become chaotic and downright stressful. Remaining calm and grounded is imperative to be happy and healthy during the holidays. For tips on how to reduce holiday stress and choose...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 13, 2019 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
I’ve always loved the holiday seasons. The call to peace, good will, kindness, and gratitude hit me smack dab in the middle of my heart. At times, I’m a bit of a Pollyanna and believe that if you treat others with warmth, it will be returned....
by Debra Smouse | Nov 30, 2019 | Tricky Situations
One of the modules in my Finally Love Your Life course has to do with aging. And though the module focuses on the choice to soften into aging rather than becoming more bitter, there is an underlying question of caring for yourself as you get older. Here’s some...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 19, 2019 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Though I know there are no magic solutions to life’s challenges, I want to share my secret weapon that I’ve been using for the last fifteen years that doesn’t cost a dime: choosing a word of the year. Think of it like a theme song to motivate you as you move from...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 18, 2019 | Tricky Situations
It’s a pretty common thing for a women of all ages to feel tired and frustrated with your career. sometimes you find a job that doesn’t turn out the way you wanted, or you end up stuck in the middle of the job ladder, or maybe you just have to settle for...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 18, 2019 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
As I write you this love note, the Thanksgiving leftovers have been put away. And we’re still too full to have our pie. I wanted to do a quick check of my email, mainly because I know if I don’t, my inbox is is going to stress me out. Yes, thanks to...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 18, 2019 | Tricky Situations
I’ll be honest, having a coaching practice and being a writer is something I dreamed about long before I made it a reality. When I began my practice full time in 2011, I was able to finally create my own dream business. What I know to be true, though, is that it...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 17, 2019 | Tricky Situations
If you want to love your life, it’s important that you learn how to spend time alone. Even if you’re in the healthiest of relationships, learning to enjoy your alone time allows you to be a better person in all of your relationships. That’s because...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 15, 2019 | Tricky Situations
Being successful, both on a personal level and in terms of your working life, is about looking after yourself. This is definitely the case as you get older and you find you can no longer take your well-being for granted. Still, healthy living is difficult, no matter...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 28, 2019 | Tricky Situations
Finding the right career is one of the most challenging things in the world. When the time comes to choose a career path to suit you and your needs, it is important to think about one that is satisfying. A career is more than just a job and it will be something that...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 24, 2019 | Tricky Situations
A tidy, clean home can have a real effect on your mindset, helping you to feel lighter and with a clearer mind. You can create a much better atmosphere at home with some deep cleaning or a good clear out. Changing up your home a little can help to change your mindset...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 23, 2019 | Tricky Situations
If you are in your mid-thirties, a career change may seem impossible. However, nothing is further from the truth. In fact, people successfully change their careers at all ages, and that means you can too. Of course, what underlies a successful career change at any age...