by Debra Smouse | Mar 8, 2021 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
I used to live by the mantra “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” I was the gal rising at 5 AM and going to bed around midnight. I rose quickly and immediately got busy. There was coffee to drink and work to be done. Sleep is one of the things I sacrificed on the regular. I...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 28, 2021 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
The year I stopped making resolutions was also the year I stopped giving things up for Lent. That year, I spent regular time at a Buddhist Monastery in order to learn to meditate. As a life coach, though I know we can’t separate our bodies from our mind nor our souls....
by Debra Smouse | Feb 16, 2021 | Tricky Situations
Most people struggle to believe in themselves at a point in time. That said, how you see yourself is much more important than other people’s perception of your life. Self-confidence forms a huge part of the success equation. It gives you that energy to keep...
by Debra Smouse | Feb 12, 2021 | Tricky Situations
Earning money is great because it gives you financial stability in your life. But, have you ever considered working with your significant other? Some people might look at that question in shock, as it’s not something they would ever consider doing. But stay with me...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 13, 2021 | Tricky Situations
It’s tough to feel body-confident when we often receive so many – often unconscious – messages from society, social media, or advertisements that can encourage the opposite. When we struggle with confidence, we often look for external validation to give us some...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 10, 2021 | Tricky Situations
One of the most common stories I’m hearing time and again these days is the level of burnout people are beginning to experience. The demands on moms are untenable. Especially for those with children who are in virtual classes as well as those kiddos who are no longer...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 9, 2021 | Tricky Situations
When the new year arrives it feels like a great opportunity for a fresh start, but it may already seem like you’re not sticking to your resolutions. There are ways you can motivate yourself to get back into a healthy and happy mindset, however. It’s important to set...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 7, 2021 | Tricky Situations
Retirement is something that well all have to deal with at certain points, and there is a lot to keep in mind with this right now. You need to come up with ideas that are going to help you have a better retirement. Yet, many of you could be at the stage when...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 3, 2021 | Tricky Situations
New year, new you? For many folks, the new year always calls for a list of resolutions. You know the drill: a long list of wishes and aspirations that reflects on the things we want to improve in life. Some may even call it a case of believing that the grass is...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 2, 2021 | Tricky Situations
Your parents and older relatives spent much of your early life protecting you from a wide range of possible dangers. They warned you not to walk close to the edge of the cliff, they asked you nicely to please not climb that rotting tree. They gave you food and shelter...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 31, 2020 | 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 sixteen years that doesn’t cost a dime: choosing a word of the year. When you choose a Word of the Year it gives you a touchstone of...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 26, 2020 | Life's Lessons, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
When 2010 began, I believed it would end up being my worst year ever: my personal life was in shambles, work was stressful, and my mom had been diagnosed with cancer. Even though I had a several-years-old practice of choosing a word of the year as my focus, with all...