by Debra Smouse | Mar 20, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
Once upon a time, I believed that in order to be happy and seen as worthy of love, I had to follow the rules. Now, these weren’t rules you’d find in a book. Rather, they were the expectations of what Good Southern Girls SHOULD do. And if I were to...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 20, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Are you tired of staring at the same boring walls of your student apartment? Do you scroll through Instagram and wish your place looked half as good as those fancy interior design accounts? We get it. As a student, your budget for home improvements is probably tight....
by Debra Smouse | Mar 19, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Have you ever wondered why some workplaces seem to effortlessly retain their top talent while others struggle with constant turnover? The answer often lies in how organizations handle employee appreciation and its direct impact on workplace burnout. The relationship...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 19, 2025 | Tricky Situations
So, your child has decided that college is the right path for them. That’s both exciting and equally terrifying. It’s hard to let your kids go and study somewhere away from you, but it’s something that we’ve all got to do at some point, even though it can be tough....
by Debra Smouse | Mar 19, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Have you ever noticed how putting on your favorite outfit can instantly boost your confidence and transform your entire outlook? The way we dress has a profound impact on our mindset, affecting everything from our cognitive processes to our workplace performance. The...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 19, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Have you ever wondered what separates a thrilling adventure from a potentially dangerous situation? The key often lies not in the level of risk involved, but in how well-prepared we are for the unexpected challenges that come our way. Whether you’re scaling...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 18, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Just because the old adage tells us that life is about the journey doesn’t mean most folks reflect that bit of wisdom. Instead, we focus on the end result of what we desire rather than honoring the process. We look to big dates on our calendar – the vacation, the...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 18, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Understanding the Debt Cycle Debt can often feel like a never-ending cycle, trapping individuals in a pattern where repayment seems impossible. Many people initially take on loans with good intentions, whether for education, home improvement, or unexpected...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 18, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
When we think of self-care, images of bubble baths and journals may come to mind. Some candles, mugs of tea, a new book. There’s nothing wrong with these habits, of course. These rituals can be very comforting and nourishing. Self-care is more than just the soft...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 17, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
What if I told you the key to overall happiness and satisfaction with your life was simply to decide that you are going to be happy? It hurts my heart to read the news though I won’t dive into politics or world events in detail here. It’s enough to say: yes, my...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 17, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Looking for an ideal home can be a very demanding task. For that, you will need to be extremely careful not to make a big mistake that can cost you a lot and bring you many negative things in your life. To prevent that, you will need to make a detailed plan and make...
by Debra Smouse | Mar 16, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
I know that there are those rare moments when you feel confident that you’ve got this. You know, this thing called life. In all honesty, though, those moments of confidence are rare and fleeting. All the moving pieces seem to be just too much. You’re...