by Debra Smouse | Dec 19, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
You’ve finished all your Christmas shopping, you’ve successfully avoided three family debates about politics, and yet somehow, your brain is still on overtime. You scroll through meal planning apps, ponder what book to read next, and somehow feel guilty for not having...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 18, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
It happens every holiday season. Your mom embarrasses you with a story from high school, or your sister makes a snide remark that leaves you simmering. Maybe it’s not even new. Perhaps it’s the same dynamic that’s been playing out for years. That’s why journal prompts...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 18, 2025 | Tricky Situations
In a multilingual city like Singapore, language isn’t just about communication, it’s a form of advantage. With English as the common tongue and Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil deeply woven into the cultural fabric, adding Spanish to your skillset isn’t just impressive;...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 18, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Creating a home that truly reflects who you are is one of the most empowering steps you can take in your personal growth journey. A space that mirrors your values, aspirations, and personality has the power to inspire, calm, and motivate you every day. Minimalist...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 18, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
Life after 65 can be a powerful new beginning. Learn how to embrace purpose, freedom, and fresh possibilities in your next chapter. Turning 65 used to mean retirement and relaxation, but for many people today, it means something entirely different. It’s a chance...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 17, 2025 | 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 | Dec 16, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Big dreams are beautiful. They light you up, make your heart race, and fill you with visions of what could be. But let’s be real: they can also feel like standing at the base of Mount Everest in flip-flops. Whether it’s starting your own business, writing a novel, or...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 15, 2025 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
The holiday season can bring out the best in people. And sometimes, the worst. Family gatherings stir up old dynamics, the same arguments resurface, and before you know it, you’re carrying around hurt that weighs heavier than Aunt Betty’s famous broccoli casserole....
by Debra Smouse | Dec 15, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
You’re running on empty. Stress keeps piling up, your muscles ache from a workout three days ago, and your brain feels foggy. Sound familiar? Millions of people deal with chronic tension, and traditional remedies often fall short. The good news is your body has...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 14, 2025 | Nifty Life Hacks
A plush toy can look fine in a photo, then feel wrong the first night you hold it. Texture, weight, and size decide whether it calms you, or ends up drifting around your home. Choosing well starts with how you rest, not with what is trending this month. If you like...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 14, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
I don’t know about you, but it seems as if I stay home more than I used to. It’s easier to have things delivered than spend hours shopping, doesn’t it? And, as winter approaches, it can feel more challenging to get out. And to be honest, even as an...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 14, 2025 | Tricky Situations
Knowing you need help is one thing, but asking for it is another. For a child, the gap between those two points can feel like a vast chasm. It can be filled with a fear of getting into trouble, a worry about looking silly, or simply a lack of words to explain the knot...