by Simone Knego | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
In a world that seems more and more racially charged, talking to kids about racial bias is vital. Sadly, it’s something that we don’t talk about enough. And as parents and adults, we need to do better. In April, I had the opportunity to speak at TEDx UC Santa Barbara,...
by Simone Knego | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
In today’s mixed-up world, a happy life may seem hard to find. But in reality, you have all the makings of a happy life. You just have to choose it for yourself. There’s no magic key or perfect circumstance—it really is dependent on you. My husband and I just got back...
by Simone Knego | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
For many who are trying their best to make a difference in the world, beating imposter syndrome is a definite must. For many high achievers, hard workers, and perfectionists, imposter syndrome can derail their efforts and wreak havoc on achieving any positive results....
by Simone Knego | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all have mountains to climb. Some mountains may be health-related while others may be relationships. There are work mountains and faith mountains and poverty mountains and so many other kinds of mountains that stand in our way. But through my own experience...
by Simone Knego | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
With so much craziness happening in today’s world, we all need to discover the joy of life. The never-ending flow of negative news in our lives can leave many feeling depressed, overwhelmed, and fearful. The antidote to these emotions is discovering the joy of...
by Simone Knego | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’m a big believer in powerful affirmations. I stand in front of my mirror each morning looking myself in the eyes and repeating my daily affirmations. I’m going to be honest, there once was a time when I thought affirmations were silly. And I didn’t really believe...
by Simone Knego | May 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
This year the United States has witnessed 213 mass shootings in just 145 days. Just two weeks ago, in a predominantly black neighborhood, ten people were killed in a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. And this week, in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children...
by Simone Knego | May 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
With graduation looming, the idea of a gap year has been tossed around in many conversations. I’ve noticed that there are a lot of differing opinions. But from my own personal experience, I believe a gap year is a great idea. A gap year would have helped me reflect on...
by Simone Knego | May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Small actions are often overlooked in a world that is driven by grand gestures and big ideas. Many mistakenly believe that if you want to get noticed, you have to go big or go home. But from my perspective, life is less about grand gestures and more about significant...
by Simone Knego | May 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate motherhood and the incredible women who have come before us. But it’s not just mothers we celebrate, it’s all women everywhere. Women who have made a difference in the life of another because of their kindness, their...
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