by Debra Smouse | Oct 8, 2024 | Nifty Life Hacks
If you are someone who considers themselves to be a little creative, then it’s something you might be keen to make good use of in various areas of your life. One place you might be particularly keen for this to happen is in your career. If you are able to use your...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 8, 2024 | Tricky Situations
Here’s a picture for you: you have a business that’s just opened up in the middle of nowhere; tucked away in an alley, no bus or train stations near, no parking, and not even close to anything resembling a town center. Then you have another business that’s also just...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 7, 2024 | Tricky Situations
School camps are much more than just a break from the classroom—they provide students with valuable experiences that help shape their personal development. While academic learning is important, so is the development of essential life skills, such as teamwork and...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 4, 2024 | Nifty Life Hacks
Has this ever happened to you? You see a mouthwatering recipe online and decide to make it, only to realize you don’t have the right tools or enough kitchen space. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? This is a common problem many of us face, which is why we have countless...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 3, 2024 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
When I first made the decision to have a blog associated with my coaching practice, I made a commitment to myself and anyone visiting that I would have a fresh post each week. Some weeks, this commitment feels easy. My muse softly whispers in my ear and the words...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 3, 2024 | Nifty Life Hacks
Advancing your career is about more than just climbing the corporate ladder; it’s about growing professionally and achieving personal fulfillment. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, transitioning to a new industry, or starting your own business, there...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 2, 2024 | Nifty Life Hacks
In today’s evolving educational landscape, learning goes beyond textbooks and classroom walls. Incorporating educational trips, such as secondary school residential trips, into the curriculum can offer students invaluable experiences that enhance academic, social, and...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 30, 2024 | Tricky Situations
As social media becomes increasingly intertwined with our daily routines, striking a balance between digital interactions and real-life engagements grows more complex. Recent data from the Pew Research Center shows that an overwhelming 83% of U.S. adults engage with...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 29, 2024 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Life's Lessons
If you are a friend on Facebook or follower on Instagram, you can’t help but notice that the most often shared part of my life is The Cup of Coffee. It’s a small peek into this daily life that I love. But why coffee? I love coffee, of course, and rarely does a day...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 26, 2024 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
I can’t think of anyone I know who hasn’t wanted life to change overnight. We want to go to bed at night with dreams in our heart. And wake to find that, while we slept, our Fairy Godmother, Guardian Angel, or Magic Fairy Dust will have made them into reality. Ah, the...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 26, 2024 | Nifty Life Hacks
Despite the advancement of digital technology, reading is still a popular pastime. Today, you may choose to read a physical book or an electronic one. Equally, you may prefer to read articles or blogs: these can still be beneficial. Reading, particularly reading your...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 26, 2024 | Nifty Life Hacks
Maybe you found yourself at a point in your life when you didn’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you’re in between jobs, or you’ve just ended your year-long career and are looking for a change in scenery. As you grow up, you learn how to deal with new challenges and...