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Simone September 26, 2018

Birthday Reflections: Advice I’d Give to my 20-Year-Old Self

If you’re thinking I would write a blog post on my birthday, I didn’t. Right now it’s four days before my birthday and I just don’t know how I let this post get away from me. I definitely don’t feel old, but it’s crazy to be turning twenty-eight. I can remember in elementary school thinking that I would never get to high school. Crazy the things we remember, huh?! On or right before my birthday, I like reflecting on what I’ve learned the past year. Since I’m t-minus two years away from my 30th birthday extravaganza, I thought it would be fun…

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Simone September 26, 2017

All I Ever Wanted Was Everything – Twenty seven

Hello, twenty-seven… If I wrote this post when I planned to (last weekend) it would have been exceptionally different. Crazy what a day makes, huh? Did I keep my promises to myself and others? How much did I grow personally and professionally? Is this where I want to be? Is this where I thought I’d be? Have I challenged myself enough? I didn’t think I’d still be so confused about my “purpose” at twenty-seven. I’ve always said I have this gut feeling I’m meant to do something grand. To help by inspiring others, to lead and motivate. It would be…

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simplybysimone June 8, 2015

Motivation Monday!

When I tell people all the different things I dabble in, I always get this look. This why are you doing so many different things look. (ie. HR, retail, my blog). The truth is, I don’t think we’re all meant to be just one thing or live just one life, especially when it comes to a career. Just because you feel like you’re at a shitty job now, doesn’t mean you’ll be there forever, especially if you don’t let yourself be there. Just because you graduate with a degree in Finance, doesn’t mean you can’t work with kids. I always…

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simplybysimone September 29, 2014

Just another Motivation Monday!

There is nothing easy about working hard. Even if you love what you’re doing, it’s still a lot of hard work, time, dedication and sacrifice. Personally, I’m someone who doesn’t function well without a decent nights sleep. This is why it’s so important for me to budget my time accordingly. From 5:30am-11pm I’m constantly going. It’s not an easy thing to do; I’m tired a lot and I get cranky towards the people I love the most. Balance and scheduling are very important for success. Make time for fun things to look forward too while you’re working hard and not…

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simplybysimone September 1, 2014

Motivation Monday

It’s so hard living in a world where people are so rude, nasty and miserable. We all have our days, but it seems they come more often now than in the past. Or maybe I just see it more now as I get older. I’m always so surprised when I go for a run or walk and some stranger says hi to me. Maybe it’s because I live in NY or that I’m genuinely surprised that someone would actually want to say hello. I always put in a solid effort these days to make others feel good. Wether it’s just…

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