by Debra Smouse | Mar 28, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Let’s be real: a lot of women secretly wish they could wave a magic wand and improve their marriage if only their partner would change. If he’d be more romantic. If he’d pick up his socks. If he’d just notice how exhausted you are. But here’s the tough-love truth:...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 27, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Some of us have spent our entire lives being praised for being thoughtful and reflective. We are the people who notice emotional nuance, replay conversations, and try to understand what really happened beneath the surface of an interaction. We think deeply about our...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 26, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If you have ever wondered how to stay motivated after the excitement of a new goal wears off, you are not alone. One of the quiet truths about trying to stay motivated and organized is that the beginning is usually the easy part. January energy is real. Fresh...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 26, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
In the not-so-distant past, I believed that in order to be loved and to belong in my social world, I needed to twist and contort myself into what people expected me to be. I wore the right clothes (ones that were seasonal and neutral). I drove the right car in the...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 26, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Designing a countryside living space requires more than simply choosing rustic furniture or neutral colors. It involves creating an environment that supports comfort, reflects the natural surroundings, and functions efficiently for everyday life. A well-designed rural...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 26, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Buying a townhome is often positioned as a practical choice, but the reality is more nuanced. A great townhome is not simply about price or location. It is about how well the space performs over time, how intelligently it is designed, and how seamlessly it fits into...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 26, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
A Small Frustration That Kept Adding Up Yard work is expected to take effort, but it should still feel manageable. Tasks like moving soil, clearing debris, or hauling tools usually follow a simple routine. With the right setup, they can be done efficiently without...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 25, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
One of the best things about my life is being a partner in a healthy relationship. That partnership is one of the facets that allow me to curate a daily life that I love. That wasn’t always the case in my life. If we got to know each other the last seven years...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 25, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Some mornings start with a spilled coffee, a dead battery, or a printer that refuses to cooperate. By mid-morning, stress, irritation, or worry might already be on the menu. That is exactly why a mood menu can be a game-changer. It helps you notice your feelings and...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 25, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
If you’ve been running on empty, grinding through your to-do list, and still feeling like you’re falling behind – you’re not alone. Burnout isn’t a character flaw. It’s what happens when the way you’re working stops serving the life you actually want to live....
by Debra Smouse | Mar 25, 2026 | Life's Lessons
Though each of us is on an individual journey here in this world, there is always a common connection to others. As a coach, I’m able to witness these the underlying themes that we all wrestle with. In a recent week of coaching, I saw the same similar questions coming...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 25, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Meditation is a transformative activity which may reduce stress, increase concentration and overall well-being. A routine can be developed in a small apartment with a bit of planning and effort. The routine will give you a sense of relaxation that will carry over into...