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Be Mindful of How You Use the Limes, and Other Deep Thoughts on Language
My husband went into the fridge this week to get a lime, and my comment to him was "be mindful of how you use the limes." There were,...
Mary Beth Garvey
May 20, 20204 min read


Congratulations Class of 2020: Play the Gloria (whatever that is to you)
Yesterday I watched my oldest son graduate, after four years of hard work and amazing experiences, from Providence College. Virtually....
Mary Beth Garvey
May 18, 20204 min read
Consuming COVID-19 News: Informed vs. Alarmed
Like so many, I have struggled to find a balance in how much information I consume about this pandemic, how it's affecting people, and...
Mary Beth Garvey
May 17, 20202 min read
Negative Self-Talk: The Unwanted Guest
All of us are well-acquainted with that unwanted guest that drops in intermittently to remind us of all the things that can go wrong in...
Mary Beth Garvey
May 15, 20203 min read


The Examen. Thank you, St. Ignatious
I've been reading, and listening to, a lot on gratitude, rituals, and mindfulness. Recently I heard of a process called The Examen. ...
Mary Beth Garvey
May 14, 20202 min read


The Wisdom of Brene Brown
I recently read that enthusiasm can raise your IQ 20 points. If that were true I would get doubly smart every time I read or heard...
Mary Beth Garvey
May 12, 20202 min read


Sorry, Not Sorry? Rules for a True Apology
One of the things I've been talking a lot with clients about through this shelter in place period, is the need for us to recover more...
Mary Beth Garvey
May 12, 20203 min read


On Women, Sports and Community
Collectively we are missing so many things right now, big milestones, celebrations and rituals postponed, and subtle normalcies. While...
Mary Beth Garvey
May 12, 20202 min read


Gratitude, Grit & Connection
Welcome to my blog. The purpose of this space is exploring gratitude, grit and connection. Because when I think about what matters most...
Mary Beth Garvey
May 9, 20201 min read
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