If it’s not broken, don’t fix it
One of my favorite sayings is "If it's not broken, don't fix it." This advice is great any year, but especially in 2020. If there's something in your life that is serving you, take a moment [...]
One of my favorite sayings is "If it's not broken, don't fix it." This advice is great any year, but especially in 2020. If there's something in your life that is serving you, take a moment [...]
As I was scrolling through my Instagram feed this week, I heard my one of my mom’s “momisms” in my head. Stop wishing your life away, I heard her say. She’d pull out this phrase of [...]
I don't know about you, but it feels like the holiday season is flying by and it's only just begun! Are you feeling that way, too? If so, here's a simple gift idea that takes only a [...]
Around the Garvey household, we realize we have a lot to be thankful for. Jay’s health is improving by the day, and he is in the process of resuming all normal activities. This includes checking into [...]
In a moment, everything changed. It was our second trip to the emergency room in 48 hours. In an instant, we went from believing Jay had a muscle spasm in his neck, perhaps coupled with a [...]
Earlier this month, I spent a weekend away in Michigan. It had been far too long since I had seen my Mom and spent time with my sister. My niece’s baby shower provided the perfect excuse [...]
Whew! What a whirlwind the past few weeks have been. My evening and weekend project (while not organizing with clients) has been a major reorganization of our lower level. The goal when we started the project [...]
Back in 2004, after 13 years of working in corporate America, I decided to take the plunge and start my own business. It had been a dream of mine since college and the timing seemed right. [...]
While I like the holidays every year, this year I actually loved them. I got to go home and see family. I went on a horse drawn carriage ride. I ran in the snow. And so [...]
It’s probably no surprise that I contend that life and work are better when you’re having fun. In fact, simplify 101’s tagline is “more fun. more done.” I (firmly) believe that if you’re having fun while [...]