by Debra Smouse | Oct 7, 2019 | Tricky Situations
I don’t know about you but I sure am ready to begin traveling again. I like every part of traveling – from people watching at the airport to beautiful hotel rooms. But my least favorite part is packing. See, packing is one of the most difficult parts of traveling...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 25, 2019 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we just passed the official beginning of Autumn. I spent the first forty-years of my life in Texas, where the seasonal changes present with a notation on the calendar. Now, living in the Midwest, I am blessed to experience Mother...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 11, 2019 | Tricky Situations
Whether you’re heading back into the job market after staying home with your kiddos. Looking to re-enter the job market after a divorce. Or simply ready to reinvent yourself by changing jobs (or careers) after ages at your current position, the odds are, things...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 27, 2019 | Tricky Situations
One of the most challenging – and rewarding – life stages is when you’re actively parenting children. While we all want our children to be smart, I think most of us would agree that teaching them to be kind and empathetic is important, too. Because,...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 15, 2019 | Tricky Situations
If there’s one thing I know it’s that if you want to love your life, you need to learn to navigate the stages of life with grace and love. This can feel challenging if you don’t have clarity around what’s next. And I get it. That’s why...
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 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 | Apr 14, 2019 | Tricky Situations
One thing we all need is to feel safe in our working lives. That’s why if you do not work at home, you may worry about an environment that’s challenging to your mental health. Or worse that the workplace has a higher risk of injury and you are wondering if...