by Simone Knego | Nov 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Here we are, the week after Thanksgiving, and I still find myself in the attitude of giving thanks. Honestly, I think that’s how it should be. We can all benefit from an attitude of gratitude. If we’re doing it right, gratitude is something that can stay in our minds...
by Simone Knego | Nov 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
It is interesting to me that both grace and gratitude come from the same Latin word gratus, which means pleasing, acceptable, agreeable, and thankful. Last January, I posted that grace was my word of the year. And I am constantly talking about the importance of daily...
by Simone Knego | Nov 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Freedom of speech was one of the first rights added to the US Constitution. As a matter of fact, there were some who wouldn’t even sign the Constitution without a Bill of Rights. I am so grateful for the freedom of speech. As Americans, we are very fortunate to live...
by Simone Knego | Nov 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do—stress is something we all deal with on a regular basis. I would even venture to say that stress is a daily occurrence in our lives. Even when things are going really well, there’s still something we might be struggling...
by Simone Knego | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
No matter who you are or what you do, your kindness matters. When I see good people doing kind things, it reminds me that there’s still good in the world. One small act of kindness can make all the difference. The other day, I was in the Detroit airport, returning...
by Simone Knego | Oct 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Labels are everywhere. We use them on ourselves and on others. But the truth is labels can be very damaging to our ability to believe in ourselves. They are often limiting and stop us from living our best life. We need to stop letting labels define us. One of the...
by Simone Knego | Oct 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Even without a war in Israel, there’s never been an easy time to be Jewish. Looking back in history and thinking about the Holocaust, it’s amazing that Jews, as a people, were able to survive and rebuild. We always use the term “Never Forget” because, over such a...
by Simone Knego | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
In today’s busy, overbooked, and often chaotic world, how often do you feel like you’ve overextended yourself? For me, it’s often. And to be honest, I feel like that’s what I’m doing right now. I have so many projects that I’m working on, and I definitely feel...
by Simone Knego | Sep 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
If we were sitting in a room right now, how many of you would raise your hand if I asked you if you struggled with self-doubt? Research shows that over 85% of people suffer from self-doubt. But in actuality, it’s probably more like 100% of people struggle with...
by Simone Knego | Sep 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
When most of us think about leadership, we see it as the ability to inspire a group of people, a team, or even an individual person to help them achieve a certain goal. The majority of people talk about leadership in terms of business and how to lead in the boardroom....
The Need For Thanks and Giving All Year Long
The Joy of Giving Grace and Gratitude This Holiday Season
Freedom of Speech: What It Is and What It’s Not
How To Control Stress Without Letting It Control You
Kindness Matters Now More Than Ever