by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
When undertaking a transformative project, asking the right questions is the groundwork of success, whether it’s a career transition, a cross-country move, or a self-improvement project. Dramatic life investments are emotionally charged, have a significant cost, and...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
That feeling when you are running on empty but still trying to give everything to the children? We’ve all been there. The moment of realizing there hasn’t been a proper conversation with another adult in days, or snapping at a child over something trivial...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Many children and adults face developmental or physical challenges that affect their ability to participate fully in daily life. Occupational therapy (OT) is a specialized healthcare discipline that helps people of all ages develop, recover, or maintain the skills...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 12, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
I have to confess that I love Monday mornings. After making our morning coffee and then waving “good bye” to JB as he heads to his office, I take my first cup of coffee out on the patio where I experience this magical transition moment. I load a bamboo...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 12, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Aging can feel like a mixed bag. One day you’re glowing from a yoga class and a green smoothie. Next, your joints are stiff, your sleep is off, and your energy feels like it’s hiding. But midlife doesn’t have to mean a slow fade. It can be a season of strength,...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Intentional living means making choices based on your values, not what others expect. It’s about deciding what really matters in your life and aligning your actions with those priorities. This principle applies to where and how we live. The property market, with its...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Yoga transcends age, background, and life circumstances. One of its greatest inspirations lies in its inclusive spirit, which means there’s no age limit on starting, especially if that means becoming a yoga teacher. If yoga has brought solace to you or ignited...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Last year, a client asked to work with me, and her number-one reason for choosing me out of a sea of coaches was that no matter what, my newsletter showed up in her in-box as promised. Though my love note now arrives in subscribers in-boxes quarterly, for most of the...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Life's Lessons
Walk into any college campus, and you might be surprised by what you see. Among the fresh-faced 18-year-olds finding their way around the quad, there are also working professionals, parents, and retirees—many of whom lean on an assignment worker website like Studybay...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 11, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Medical professionals hold a great deal of responsibility. Patients rely on them for accurate diagnoses, proper treatment, and compassionate care. While most healthcare providers take their roles seriously, mistakes do happen. Sometimes, those mistakes go beyond human...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 10, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Pink has evolved from a traditionally feminine color into a sophisticated design element that adds warmth, personality, and contemporary style to any space. Whether you’re creating a romantic bedroom retreat, a chic living room, or a playful nursery,...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 9, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Life in Perth is beautiful, but it’s also busy. Between long workdays, school drop-offs, social plans, and trying to squeeze in a workout, many women are left running on fumes. The solution? More women across Perth are skipping supplements and reaching for something a...