by Debra Smouse | Aug 28, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
You’ve probably tried a “can’t-miss” habit at some point—maybe a 5 a.m. wake-up call, a color-coded planner, or the infamous inbox zero—only to give it up a week later. That’s not because you lack discipline; it’s because productivity habits aren’t one-size-fits-all....
by Debra Smouse | Aug 25, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If you’ve ever felt guilty about taking a nap, sitting on the porch with your coffee, or binge-watching your favorite show instead of “getting things done,” you’re not alone. Somewhere along the way, rest got a bad reputation. We’ve been sold the idea that busy =...
by Debra Smouse | Aug 23, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
It seems like in recent years idealizing working from home has become the new American Dream. I certainly understand the allure. I’ve been working from home since 2003. And I think I have heard every iteration of why it must be so nice for me. The assumption is that I...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 29, 2025 | Life's Lessons, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Oh, darling, let me be honest with you. The last year has been made up of me sitting at my desk on the computer. And a heck of lot less time on my feet moving my body . (Goodbye, Peloton streak!) What this has translated to is what you’d expect: less flexibility and...
by Debra Smouse | Jul 23, 2025 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
You want to love your life and have more. You’re a dedicated go-getter. And I believe you can have a kick-ass career and create a life that you love. You can be an awesome mom, have a fabulous relationship, and still pursue your heart’s desires. Yet, the...
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 | May 13, 2024 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
People get a fresh start in the fall, as if it’s Back to School is for all of us. It’s no wonder that the number one wish I’m hearing is to be more productive. You’ve decided that now is the time when you are going to get busy and slay all your dragons...