by Debra Smouse | Oct 2, 2012 | Life's Lessons
Want to know the first step to falling in love with your life? Getting off the fence and deciding that you are going to do it. I know it sounds simple, but darling, we often underestimate the power of decision. It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you get...
by Debra Smouse | Dec 22, 2011 | Life's Lessons
The last couple of weeks, I’ve written about seeing your life as a ship. In order to live the life of your dreams – the life you were meant to live – you lovingly and joyfully create a compass to guide you. Though there are four points on a compass, this compass is...
by Debra Smouse | Oct 6, 2011 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
I am guessing that you are a lot like me: you have big dreams and goals. You want to be in a loving relationship. You want to write a book. You want to spend your summers at the beach. You tell yourself: I want to be in a relationship where my partner loves me...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 8, 2011 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
Call me crazy, but I name the various voices of my personality. My inner critic is named Mary. My lizard brain is named Louise. My “I’m so happy I could burst” side is named Paula. It makes life easier in many ways, because putting a name to things can allow you to...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 25, 2011 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Last week, I wrote about the mind will attempt to distract you from the voice of your heart. Though I’m good at listening into my heart, don’t think for a moment that I’m immune from the tricks your mind will play on you. In fact, I am able to articulate that...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 18, 2011 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
It was chilly when I got up this morning and as I slipped my feet into my slippers, I thought “Hm. I should buy some new slippers so I’ll be ready for winter!” Yes, I’m well aware of the fact that it’s still August, yet the thought of seeking some warm slippers in...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 13, 2011 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If you’ve been around the field of self-development for long, you’ll begin to notice the encouragement to go for BIG. It’s exhilarating and scary when you begin to dream big. (I use the word “dream,” but for my corporate friends, we can say “set big goals”.)...