by Debra Smouse | Jan 12, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted, How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
Winter gets treated like a problem to solve, even in the way we approach winter reflection itself. It becomes something to endure, outsmart, or optimize our way through rather than a season to inhabit. Everywhere I turn I see tips on “escaping” the season....
by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
If there’s one thing I know well, it’s this: wanting a more nourishing life and actually doing the things that would create one are not the same thing. Most people do not lack desire. They lack traction. This is exactly why creating micro-habits to support your goals...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that happiness is often a choice. Yes, I know that life can be and feel challenging. And I am also quite aware that making the decision to be happy can feel not just lackluster, but practically impossible. Yet,...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | Tricky Situations
You might think you’re keeping it all together. The deadlines are met. The house is clean enough. You’re showing up to obligations and even managing a smile when you need to. But even when it feels like you’re functioning just fine, there may be small signs that...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | Tricky Situations
We all do it. Whether it’s that dentist appointment you’ve been putting off for months, a tough conversation you’ve sidestepped, or a cluttered garage you keep promising to clean, avoidance is a very human habit. But the cost of avoidance is steep....
by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | Tricky Situations
Every choice we make about our health carries consequences, but few are as quietly impactful as the ones we don’t act on. Preventive health decisions often take a back seat to immediate demands: work deadlines, family commitments, and everyday stressors. Yet,...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | Nifty Life Hacks
As the seasons change and the colder months approach, reliance on hot water becomes undeniable. The average household relies heavily on the water heater repair Portland for daily tasks, yet little attention is paid to its maintenance until problems arise. Attempting...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 11, 2026 | Tricky Situations
We have all been there. Perhaps it was a sharp word snapped at a loved one in a moment of frustration, or a high-stakes career move made out of sheer panic. In those seconds, the decision felt not just right, but necessary. Yet, as the chemical tide of emotion...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 9, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
Sometimes, it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Your boss keeps piling on new projects, your calendar is overflowing, and it seems like you don’t even have teammates to share the load. We’ve all been there—and it’s not just frustrating. Left...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 7, 2026 | How To Fall In Love With Your Life Once & For All, Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Here we are at the start of a brand-new year. Maybe you’re thinking, this is the year I’m finally going to journal consistently. Maybe you’ve tried before, stopped, and started again. That’s okay. Journaling isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up for yourself,...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 5, 2026 | Strategies To Get Your Life On Track
Want to know why I think so many folks struggle with finding happiness? Because they spend most of their time living on the surface of their own life. They focus on the stuff they want, but never quite get down to the reason WHY they are wanting it. I hate to break it...
by Debra Smouse | Jan 4, 2026 | Feeling Burned Out, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed & Exhausted
Imagine you wake up on top of the world. You’re to do list is in order. And nothing can stop you. But then, in the blink of an eye, one of the wheels on your tightly scheduled day falls off. And you feel as if your life is careening out of control. And you ask...