When Everything Goes Wrong: Choosing Patience, Perspective, and Confidence
Thu Feb 05 2026
How do you stay grounded when everything around you feels out of control?
In this timely episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego unpack what it really means to choose your response during moments of chaos, frustration, and uncertainty. From ice storms and power outages to insurance headaches and everyday stressors, they share honest stories about patience, perspective, and emotional regulation when life doesn’t go as planned.
Through humor, vulnerability, and real-life examples, Simone and Olivia remind listeners that while pain is often unavoidable, suffering is a choice—and kindness, perspective, and self-awareness can change everything. This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t about having control over circumstances, but about how you show up when you don’t.
✅ Actionable Takeaways
Pause and regulate your emotions before reacting.
Focus on what you can control—your response, not the situation.
Allow yourself to feel frustration without living in it.
Choose kindness, especially in stressful moments.
Use perspective to remind yourself of what truly matters.
Remember: pain may be inevitable, but suffering is optional.
📖 Chapters
00:00 – When the World Feels Heavy
03:45 – Ice Storms, Power Outages, and Losing Control
08:12 – Community, Kindness, and Perspective
13:40 – Letting Yourself “Live in the Suck”
17:05 – Controlling Your Response
21:30 – Patience, Kindness, and Everyday Choices
26:10 – Modeling Calm for Others
28:55 – Quote of the Day: Suffering Is Optional
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How do you stay grounded when everything around you feels out of control? In this timely episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego unpack what it really means to choose your response during moments of chaos, frustration, and uncertainty. From ice storms and power outages to insurance headaches and everyday stressors, they share honest stories about patience, perspective, and emotional regulation when life doesn’t go as planned. Through humor, vulnerability, and real-life examples, Simone and Olivia remind listeners that while pain is often unavoidable, suffering is a choice—and kindness, perspective, and self-awareness can change everything. This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t about having control over circumstances, but about how you show up when you don’t. ✅ Actionable Takeaways Pause and regulate your emotions before reacting. Focus on what you can control—your response, not the situation. Allow yourself to feel frustration without living in it. Choose kindness, especially in stressful moments. Use perspective to remind yourself of what truly matters. Remember: pain may be inevitable, but suffering is optional. 📖 Chapters 00:00 – When the World Feels Heavy 03:45 – Ice Storms, Power Outages, and Losing Control 08:12 – Community, Kindness, and Perspective 13:40 – Letting Yourself “Live in the Suck” 17:05 – Controlling Your Response 21:30 – Patience, Kindness, and Everyday Choices 26:10 – Modeling Calm for Others 28:55 – Quote of the Day: Suffering Is Optional 👉 💬 Connect with Us Don’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media! ✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor. 🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life Authentically Click HERE to get your copy! Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable 📖 Order Simone’s Book Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020 👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone 👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknego Visit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio ✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy! Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!