by Debra Smouse | Jul 7, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Business researcher Sophie Leroy has spent close to two decades studying what actually happens in the moment we move from one task straight into the next, and her finding has a name, attention residue. Part of our focus quietly stays behind on whatever we were just...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 7, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
We tend to treat poor sleep as just part of a busy life. You drag yourself through the morning, lean on coffee to focus, and feel your patience wearing thin by the afternoon. But for a lot of people in Baton Rouge, the real culprit isn’t a packed schedule at...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 5, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Unexpected expenses have a way of arriving without warning. A car repair, medical bill, home maintenance issue, or emergency travel cost can quickly derail even the most carefully planned budget. When that happens, it’s natural to feel pressure to act...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 5, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Deciding to sell your business is a major life decision, especially if you are planning to start a new career. Whether you want to follow a lifelong passion, move into a different industry, or enjoy a better work-life balance, selling your business can provide the...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 5, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Hiring a roofing contractor is one of those decisions that feels straightforward right up until you’re actually in the middle of it, juggling quotes, trying to figure out who’s legitimate, and wondering whether you’re about to overpay or underpay for...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 5, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Most people think of the internet as something they control, like a tool they pick up and put down as needed. The reality is a little more layered than that, and understanding how it actually works can make your time online both more enjoyable and more secure. 1. The...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 5, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Have you ever been standing in front of the mirror a little longer than usual lately, turning your chin from side to side, maybe pulling gently at the skin near your jawline just to see what it would look like a bit tighter? If that sounds familiar, you’re in...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 3, 2026 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Most of us don’t wake up one day and decide we’re going to do life alone. It happens quietly. We get praised for being capable, rewarded for being low-maintenance, and admired for keeping things moving even when we’re exhausted. Somewhere in that training, the myth of...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 3, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
No matter what is happening in the world, one of the biggest challenges many of us face is stepping away from the siren call of busy. There is always another task, another email, another obligation, another perfectly reasonable thing asking for our attention. Before...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 3, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Midlife is often portrayed as a time of reflection and reinvention. While much of the conversation focuses on women navigating menopause and other significant life transitions, men experience important physical, emotional, and psychological changes, too. These shifts...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 3, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Hair loss is one of those things that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough especially when it affects women. It can be deeply personal, shaking your confidence in ways that are genuinely hard to put into words. Yet millions of women deal with it, and for a...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 3, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Transitioning into a senior leadership role requires a shift in how you view your responsibilities. Working with an experienced business coach provides you with the direct feedback and perspective to evolve as a leader in a fast-paced setting. This article explores...