by Debra Smouse | Sep 29, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Planning is woven into everyday life. It’s something we do almost instinctively, like breathing. Even if you think you’re “bad at planning,” you’re already doing it. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, planning guides our decisions, shapes our...
by Debra Smouse | Sep 20, 2025 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Life isn’t certain—especially in these uncertain times. Even the best-laid plans can be derailed by sudden deadlines, curveballs at work, or a toddler discovering the joy of marker on the walls. So, how do you make good choices when the world refuses to play by your...
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...