by Debra Smouse | Sep 17, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Buck up, buttercup. Your coworkers didn’t sign up to tiptoe around your feelings, and crying at your desk isn’t a personality trait. It’s a meltdown. If you want respect, visibility, and sanity in the workplace, it’s time to stop playing the victim at work and...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 16, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Over the years, I’ve discovered that the most life-giving part of my daily routine isn’t my morning coffee (though let’s be honest, I’d fight a bear for that first sip). It isn’t my workout, or even my beloved journaling practice. Nope. The real magic? Keeping...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 16, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Preparing for nursing school can feel overwhelming, especially when the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam is approaching. Among its sections, science often creates the most pressure. Many future nurses find themselves anxious at the thought of covering...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 16, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Recovery is lonely sometimes. But the community can make a difference. For many women, especially those over 35, having people who understand or at least try to understand is invaluable. It doesn’t fix everything. But it helps. This is about how leaning on support...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 16, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Have you ever had the feeling that you’ve just discovered a superpower when you learn something new, no matter how minor? Understanding a new word in a foreign language, solving a challenging math problem, or finally mastering a guitar chord are all examples of...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 15, 2025 | Life's Lessons
Hearing is something many of us take for granted until we start noticing changes. Hearing loss often happens gradually, which means many people don’t even realize it’s happening until it begins to affect their daily life. Recognizing the signs early can make a big...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 15, 2025 | Tricky Situations
As a new mama (mother), I absolutely dreaded the time when my partner had to go back to work. It meant taking care of the baby and doing the chores all alone and running on zero sleep. I remember I felt like a zombie. From hourly feedings, to never-ending bottle...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 12, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but let’s be honest — you are not a cat. For you, embracing curiosity is pure magic. It’s the switch that takes you from anxious “what ifs” to exciting “what’s next?” Think of it as your secret weapon against doom-spirals, stale...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 10, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Burnout doesn’t send a polite calendar invite—it just barges in, kicks your energy to the curb, and leaves you wondering if “tired” is your new personality trait. That’s why looking at burnout recovery by personality type can be such a game-changer—it helps you...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 8, 2025 | 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
Most people think happiness is the result of money, success, or perfect circumstances. But research consistently shows that long-term happiness isn’t about what you own—it’s about what you do. In fact, studies in positive psychology confirm that your daily habits play...