by Debra Smouse | Jul 21, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
It hurts my heart when I hear about the sufferings of others. It drives me to go into action, desiring to comfort and then brainstorm in an attempt to help them uncover what’s really going on. There is something so transformative that happens, once you can get to...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 21, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
More times than I care to count, I’ve been told how lucky I am to have such a good life. And trust me, I know how incredibly blessed I am. I’m in a great relationship, love my work, and am overall a happy gal. Yet, what gives me pause is the tone used....
by Debra Smouse | Jul 21, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
In a world where technology advances at an unprecedented rate, the pressure on business owners regarding cybersecurity has significantly escalated. Cyber threats are no longer the concern of IT departments alone and have become a pressing issue for all levels of...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 21, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Discovering the Ebike The e-bike is targeted at users who appreciate cycling without focusing on functionality, utility, and comfort. Upon venturing out on a ride with the Grundig E20, one of the first things I noticed was that it has a lightweight aluminum frame,...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 21, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Balancing a part-time job alongside college studies is a challenge many students face today. While working during college can help ease financial burdens and provide valuable experience, it also requires effective time management, discipline, and smart strategies to...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 21, 2025 | Tricky Situations
If you have ever watched the sky just hang there, heavy and silent before a summer thunderstorm? That’s the moment a parent gets when they sense trouble—not quite proof, but the air feels different, thick with “what ifs.” First it’s missed calls, weird excuses about...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 20, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
We make decisions each and every day. We choose what to put in our cup in the morning (tea or coffee? Lemon? Sugar? Cream? Caffeinated? Decaf? Herbal?) and what shoes to put on our feet before we walk out the door. We make bigger decisions, too. Like where to invest...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 20, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Your mind is part compass, part storyteller, and it needs steady care. Small habits practiced with patience can soften stress, sharpen focus, and make hard days feel more manageable. Think of mental health maintenance as tending a garden: you pull a few weeds, water...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 20, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Look at that sponge that’s sitting by your sink right now. How long have you been using it? If it could talk, it would probably tell you it wants to retire because it’s been working way too long. But that stinky old sponge is the least of your issues because you’ve...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 20, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
There’s a quiet kind of strength that comes with becoming an empowered woman. It’s not loud, flashy, or defined by what the world says you “should” do. It’s the calm confidence that grows from knowing you’re living your version of a good life, one built on wellness,...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 20, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
It’s strange how normal speed has become. You blink and there’s a new phone out. You scroll once and a trend is already old news. Even the clothes on your back are caught in this endless race. It’s cheap and replaced faster before it had a chance to become anything...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 20, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Anger, frustration, regret, obsession, longing, grief… All part of the human experience. Not the greatest part, right, but still a significant one, one that cannot be denied, regardless of how much we’d like it to disappear. Yet who knows? Maybe happiness would not be...