The Energizer Blog

“A stitch in time saves nine." That was an old adage about sewing up clothes before the hole became too big. However, I have been fascinated lately by that expression because I think there is a more critical addition to the old saying:  “A stitch in time saves nine, but not if you have outgrown the pants.” 

When Bill announced that the first two destinations on our road trip would be Flagstaff, AZ, and Moab, UT, I was thrilled. These two sites are among the few Dark Sky International has certified as having the highest-quality night sky. 

For many of us, the advice to “set goals” can feel impossible—we simply don’t know what we want. That’s why I use reverse goal setting. Instead of starting with what you want, begin with what you don’t want.

They talk of shuffling papers into different piles, of an inability to find files, and other related issues.  If this sounds like you, it’s time to get physical and can the clutter!

How often do I look at people in the same limited way—fitting them into a neat box of my own assumptions—without pausing to consider that they might hold more stories, talents, or dreams than I realize?

This coming Labor Day, I’ll join hundreds of voices that will be raised in celebration of workers.

With age, job demands, and little time to mess with my hair, I got it cut, permed, highlighted, and used hair rollers.

Pray daily for wisdom, strength, and grace. Hopelessness is not an option.

This is not a political article—it is a fact-based editorial and it is time to wake up!

June is known for gray skies and stiff winds in Southern California—not what you’d expect in this part of the world.

I realized that to lower my blood pressure, I needed to find GOOD factual news. And I have! 

Action is the antidote for anxiety. That’s one of my key learning points when I speak on resilience.

But I learned a big lesson. I made a snap judgment based on a first impression, and I was wrong. Please tell me I am not the only one! 

Where is my courage? Is playing safe and writing about general work and communication topics better? Indeed, there is much to think about.

But this idea of stretching is about growing my resiliency muscle. Three years ago, I made a January resolution to do at least one thing...

The good news is that you can unleash the power of gratitude. Try asking and answering these questions:

The solution? A future-focused, collaborative approach that celebrates differences while uniting everyone under a common goal.

The natural world presents a totally different way of living.

In such crazy, juxtaposed times, gratitude plays a huge part in our mental stability and health

Every vote is a voice, and every voice has the power to shape our future.    As we approach the upcoming elections, I find myself...