by Debra Smouse | May 14, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
If you were to peek at my personal emails, you’d see a common word come up: dirt. Why have I been discussing dirt? Well, I’m not planning a vegetable garden. The discussion of dirt has been more metaphoric. As several of my mentors have said to me, “When you...
by Debra Smouse | May 13, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
If your work week feels like total chaos, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with the demands their employers or clients put on them. By Friday night, they’re exhausted and simply glad that the whole thing is finally over. But do you personally want to live like...
by Debra Smouse | May 13, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
When it comes to the safety of our homes, it’s important not to leave anything to chance. Whether you’re moving into a new house or simply looking to improve your home security, a comprehensive safety checklist can make a difference. This checklist should...
by Debra Smouse | May 13, 2025 | Tricky Situations
For students, tight deadlines are a fact of life. Group projects, class presentations, and last-minute assignments often collide with other academic and personal responsibilities, creating high-pressure situations where every minute matters. Crafting a professional,...
by Debra Smouse | May 12, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Despite so many folks having to work from home means we should have adjusted, I know for a fact that many of us still struggle. I have been self-employed since 2003. Though I occasionally took project to put me in a client’s brick and mortar offices, for the bulk of...
by Debra Smouse | May 12, 2025 | Tricky Situations
No one wishes to ever confront their partner about cheating. Any recollection of this causes our spine to tingle with fear. Everyone desires to enjoy a happy existence with their love throughout their entire lives. Success in relationships does not guarantee complete...
by Debra Smouse | May 12, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
One of the most frustrating things that can happen to you during makeup application is pilling. If you use chemical sunscreen, this is all too familiar to you, but pilling can happen without it, too. And when it does, no amount of tapping it with your sponge will fix...
by Debra Smouse | May 12, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Stress often stems from various aspects of life, particularly when caring for a loved one with health challenges. Many family caregivers face overwhelming responsibilities, leading to potential burnout and health issues of their own. Families can lessen some of this...
by Debra Smouse | May 8, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
Though I have been self-employed for the last twenty-five years, that hasn’t always been the case. I spent the first twenty years of my working life working for someone else. I can look back with fondness on almost every job I held – from retail to...
by Debra Smouse | May 7, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Building a stable financial foundation often starts with acknowledging the limitations we face. A less-than-perfect credit score might feel like a roadblock, but it’s far from a dead end. By exploring structured ways to borrow and taking deliberate steps to...