by Debra Smouse | Jul 19, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Flooding is one of the most frustrating and costly problems homeowners face. Heavy rain, poor soil drainage, or even simple grading mistakes can cause water to collect around your home. If not handled correctly, this can damage your foundation, landscaping, and even...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 19, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
By exploring your desires and wanting to go deeper into your own life, you begin priming your brain to think about the possibilities of having MORE for your life. And as such, you begin to take action that aligns with your desires. Then, just as you realize that life...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 19, 2025 | Tricky Situations
You tell yourself it was nothing. A misstep. A little embarrassment. A bruise that will fade. Maybe you even laughed it off to someone else, said you were being clumsy or distracted. Deep down, though, something feels off. Your body aches in places it didn’t before....
by Debra Smouse | Jul 18, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
It’s been more than a decade since I went through my divorce and during that time I’ve forgotten how tough life felt. It all came flooding back to me when I started coaching a woman who was smack-dab in the middle of a divorce. The stress, the worry, the feelings of...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 18, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
We sat across the table from each other, sharing hot cups of coffee and pieces of a decadent chocolate cake I had made earlier in the week. One of my closest friends had come over to catch up. We talked of love and fear and laughter and home and the daily joys and...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 18, 2025 | Tricky Situations
The middle of a semester can be one of the hardest parts of academic life. The novelty of the new term fades, assignments pile up, and deadlines feel relentless. It’s easy to fall into a rut—but staying consistent is what helps you reach your long-term goals....
by Debra Smouse | Jul 18, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Nursing school demands more than just good intentions—it requires structure, discipline, and consistency. While every student’s schedule may differ slightly, successful nursing students often share similar daily habits that help them manage the demands of coursework,...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 17, 2025 | Tricky Situations
A fresh coat of paint can completely change the look of your home. It not only boosts curb appeal but also helps protect your exterior surfaces from the harsh elements. When it comes to exterior painting, many homeowners face the same question: should you tackle it...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 17, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
When we talk about self-care, we often imagine long baths, quiet evenings with a good book, or intentional journaling practices. But true self-care also includes tending to our health in ways that make us feel comfortable and confident in our daily lives. One area...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 16, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Living with OCD can be tough, but learning about it is the first step to getting help. It’s more than just being clean or organized. OCD involves strong, unwanted thoughts and the need to repeat actions to feel less anxious. If you or someone you love struggles...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 15, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If there’s one thing I understand, my dear? It’s how quickly I can go from feeling on top of my to do list and super productive to feeling overwhelmed thanks to thousands of swirling thoughts. That doesn’t happen as often as it used to thanks to all...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 15, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
No matter how well or routinely driven some people are, they still end up struggling with sunscreens. What to choose and how to use are some common questions amongst most people. As whatever mainstream solution one picks, ends up with irritated saffy white skin. But...