by Debra Smouse | Sep 5, 2020 | Tricky Situations
The change of season and when the end of the year fast approaches, when we move or simply because we have to. Doing a thorough cleaning in the kitchen should not need excuses but the truth is that it is usually for one of these reasons that we throw the blanket over...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 23, 2020 | Tricky Situations
People often think of the concepts of self-love and self-nurturing as New Age or as by-products of shallow, albeit well-meaning self-help books. Interestingly enough, loving yourself, while similar to self-love, is not the overall state of self-love. Loving yourself...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 19, 2020 | Tricky Situations
One thing most people say they’d like a little – or a lot – more of is confidence. Confidence is something that grows on the inside when people perceive you as being confident on the outside, in a kind of positive cycle. Giving the impression that...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 18, 2020 | Tricky Situations
When you think of starting a second career, you might think of retired people who want something to occupy their minds or those who are looking for an additional part-time job to help them boost their income. Although these are perfectly fine reasons to begin a second...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 7, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Though almost everyone I talk to doesn’t love it, they’re wearing masks these days. That’s because wearing a face mask has proven to be effective in reducing the risks of contracting COVID-19. But it hasn’t been successful in protecting the state of...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 3, 2020 | Tricky Situations
As the holidays approach, it’s important to remember not to overspend. Especially if you are using credit cards. That’s because when money is tight, you can worry that you won’t be able to make your monthly payment or payments. If you think...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 24, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Is your glass half empty, or half full? We all know people who fall into one of those two categories. Being able to maintain a positive frame of mind isn’t easy but the benefits of being able to are huge. In today’s world, it might seem difficult to stay upbeat and...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 15, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Starting a business these days is fairly easy. There’s really not much involved outside of defining your business strategy, picking a company name and having a website. Of course, you also need to think about your product or the services you want to offer, but that’s...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2020 | Tricky Situations
If there’s one thing I know it’s that your home should be your sanctuary. That’s why your backyard should be the ultimate place for you to relax. It can provide a place for you to reconnect with nature and relax with your family. There are a few...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 6, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Life's Lessons
I’m going to tell you one of the simple facts of life darling: no matter how hard you try, you cannot change another person. I know, we all secretly want to be Wonder Woman and rescue folks. Especially folks we love. But we just can’t and here’s why. You...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 25, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Has all the stress and strain of what’s happening in the world caused you to feel blue? It’s challenging to love your life when you’re in a slump. Avoiding what you’re going through may cause issues to snowball and it’s possible you fall into a...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 23, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
I cut my teeth on the rules of polite southern hospitality. Whether you were the hostess or a guest, it was a responsibility in a social gathering to share sparkling anecdotes and witty conversations. The wisest, most charming, and well mannered folks knew when to...