by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
Winter gets treated like a problem to solve, even in the way we approach winter reflection itself. It becomes something to endure, outsmart, or optimize our way through rather than a season to inhabit. Everywhere I turn I see tips on “escaping” the season....
by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
As the seasons change and the colder months approach, reliance on hot water becomes undeniable. The average household relies heavily on the water heater repair Portland for daily tasks, yet little attention is paid to its maintenance until problems arise. Attempting...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 9, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
Sometimes, it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Your boss keeps piling on new projects, your calendar is overflowing, and it seems like you don’t even have teammates to share the load. We’ve all been there—and it’s not just frustrating. Left...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 7, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Here we are at the start of a brand-new year. Maybe you’re thinking, this is the year I’m finally going to journal consistently. Maybe you’ve tried before, stopped, and started again. That’s okay. Journaling isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up for yourself,...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 5, 2026 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If there’s one thing I know well, it’s this: wanting a more nourishing life and actually doing the things that would create one are not the same thing. Most people do not lack desire. They lack traction. This is exactly why creating micro-habits to support your goals...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 4, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that happiness is often a choice. Yes, I know that life can be and feel challenging. And I am also quite aware that making the decision to be happy can feel not just lackluster, but practically impossible. Yet,...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 4, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Choosing insurance coverage for contractors in New York requires clear knowledge of state laws and industry risks. Construction work involves job site injuries, property damage, and legal claims that can cost a business thousands of dollars. The right insurance policy...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 4, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
You want to speak French fluently, not just memorize words or repeat app phrases. Real progress happens when you use the language daily with real people and focus on both confidence and accuracy. The most effective online methods combine active conversation practice,...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 4, 2026 | Tricky Situations
We spend most of our time at work, and if our employer mistreats us, meditation and a positive attitude can only get us so far. Many people are unclear about their fundamental rights as employees, and knowing what basic protections you have can keep you healthy, safe,...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 1, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Every year, we enter January full of intention. We want to feel better. Live better. Be more at ease in our bodies, more fulfilled in our work, more present in our lives. Resolutions that stick are the dream, the kind that carry us past the first few weeks and into...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 1, 2026 | Tricky Situations
The internet rewards speed, visibility, and familiarity, which often pushes you to sound like everyone else or, worse, like a version of yourself that feels slightly off. As such, finding your voice online is harder than it appears. This article demystifies the...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 1, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
Eating healthy in 2026 is a whole different game than it was ten years ago. There’s more info out there, more food options to choose from, more shortcuts to make life easy. But still, there’s one important thing in common: lasting habits are built through...