by Simone Knego | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve always loved this time of year when we focus a little more on gratitude and a little less on things that aren’t as important. To me, gratitude isn’t just for November, it should be something we are doing all year long. Each night I review what I’m grateful for,...
by Simone Knego | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Friendship is one of those things that I never want to take for granted. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to a conference and meet up with some of my closest friends in the world. Most of these women I haven’t seen since before the pandemic. For me, it was...
by Simone Knego | Oct 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
As the mother of both adults and teenagers, I’m learning that parenting adults is much different than parenting my teenagers. To be honest, I have the same overall concern for both my teenagers and adults. I don’t want my children to make the same mistakes I...
by Simone Knego | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you struggle with insomnia, you’re not alone. According to the American Sleep Association, close to 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. And 30-50% of adults experience short-term insomnia, the most common sleep disorder. Chronic insomnia disorder,...
by Simone Knego | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
You may think that a smile is overrated, but I have witnessed just the opposite. I have just lived through Hurricane Ian. The devastation I have seen because of this horrific natural disaster is pretty significant. But I’ve also witnessed so much good. I have seen...
by Simone Knego | Oct 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
The past week or so has been a bit of a blur as we geared up for Hurricane Ian and are now left with the devastation that has come from it. I feel incredibly lucky that my city is still standing. Sarasota should have been destroyed by this storm based on all the...
by Simone Knego | Sep 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
I love it when the seasons change. It’s a good representation of life. Things are always changing. Enjoying those changes when they come is what makes life so special. Today is the first day of Fall. Now, living in Sarasota, Florida, that doesn’t say much. It’s still...
by Simone Knego | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Everyone wants to have a good day. But very few actually know that they are the key to making it happen for themselves. As I look around at the world and its people, I see a lot of sadness, a lot of fear, and a lot of uncertainty about the future. But being the...
by Simone Knego | Sep 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
I truly believe that age is just a number. My husband recently celebrated his 60th birthday. We were fortunate to have been able to take a weekend away with some of our good friends and really enjoy some downtime. Because my husband is the first in our friend group to...
by Simone Knego | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are so many life lessons I’ve learned in my fifty years of living. From motherhood and adoption to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and Machu Pichu to being an entrepreneur and a speaker—the knowledge and experience I’ve gained are priceless. While some of the lessons...
Be the Good—Even In an Airplane
Be Grateful For the Simple Things in Life
The Positive Power of Acceptance
Why Grace is My Word of the Year
Creating Connections Brings a Greater Perspective