by Debra Smouse | Aug 12, 2019 | Tricky Situations
In the past, when you wanted to start your own business, you’d set up a brick and mortar place on main street. But that’s not the case these days, is it? Most new businesses these days begin online. And, since new customers can’t walk through your...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 6, 2019 | Tricky Situations
Whether you are a self-employed entrepreneur or are working for a corporation, you may have to give a presentation from time to time. And when doing so, of course, you want to put yourself and your business in the best possible light. That’s why it’s...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 5, 2019 | Tricky Situations
No matter who you are, you’ve probably experienced those moments when you realize that people you come in contact with daily are, quite frankly, toxic. This can range from being around a co-worker that constantly complains. And escalate to people that,...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 12, 2019 | Tricky Situations
Becoming and entrepreneur is often a fabulous way to create a life that you love.However, the home-based venture will only help your dreams come true if you’re willing to work for them. Going the extra mile will make all the difference, and it starts with building a...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2019 | Tricky Situations
When you follow your passions and create a business, it’s easy to believe that life will be easier and less stressful. Because, yes, being an entrepreneur means that you are in charge of how you spend your work time. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy....
by Debra Smouse | Jul 9, 2019 | Tricky Situations
When I was three years old, I gave up naps. There were so many other exciting things to spend my time on. And to this day, unless I’m sick, it’s hard for me to rest during the day time. But the science behind this productivity hack sure has me rethinking...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 4, 2019 | Tricky Situations
Summer is here and that means it’s time to think about vacation. No matter where you are trying to go, the warm tropical air of the beach, or high up in the mountains, having the right travel tools to help you plan a perfect vacation will ensure you have a...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 29, 2019 | Tricky Situations
If there’s one thing I know about happiness it’s this: what you do every day can fuel your happiness or detract from it. A rewarding job helps make life more enjoyable. Being able to adore your job, the folks you work with, and/or the environment day in...
by Debra Smouse | May 20, 2019 | Life's Lessons, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
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 51. And rather than just write a blog post, I shared my list of how I made my life feel easier this past year,...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 28, 2019 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Life's Lessons
Who has time to floss their teeth every day? Let alone use their electronic toothbrush for the allotted 2 minutes? And, honestly, who has the luxury of so much time that they actually remember to use sunscreen every day? Choosing to spend all that time with frivolous...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 18, 2019 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that clutter and untidy spaces stand in the way between who we are today and who we truly long to be. That’s why one of the first things I ask a client about is what their environment is like....
by Debra Smouse | Feb 22, 2019 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
After being away from home for fifty-one out of the last ninety days, to say I’m a bit discombobulated is an understatement. We’ve been home for three days and I’m still feeling edgy and irritable. It’s hard to know where to begin to get back on schedule. Yet...