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...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 12, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Empathy is a beautiful trait to possess – it helps you see beyond the obvious and understand people and situations better. Which, in turn, allows you to provide a helping hand to others as well. And we all know how helping others does good for us as well as the...
by Debra Smouse | Nov 17, 2020 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
As I write this, it will soon be Thanksgiving in the US. One thing I have always enjoyed about social media during this time of year is the opportunity to see the little things that nourish the lives of my friends and colleagues as they share “what I’m grateful...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 30, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Indeed, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not always the easiest thing to do. With so many distractions and temptations around, it can be challenging to focus on achieving your health goals. However, there are some things you can do to make sure you stay on track no...
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 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...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 23, 2020 | Tricky Situations
There are times in our lives that prove to be very difficult and often take time and courage to overcome. Accidents that are not our fault, situations that happen when we least expect them, these changes can hit us like a ton of bricks and then we are expected to pick...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 4, 2020 | Tricky Situations
Aging comes with many gifts – like wisdom and becoming more comfortable in your own skin. But I sure wasn’t expecting to deal with breakouts during menopause. Especially since I rarely dealt with teen acne. So, if you’re like me and wondering why...
by Debra Smouse | Jun 4, 2020 | Tricky Situations
With all the uncertainty about when children will be returning to school, it’s not a surprise that many families are beginning to wonder if it’s time to hire a nanny. While many families only think about a nanny when they have an infant or preschoolers, the Covid-19...