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Can the Clutter; Cancel Chaos
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!

Eileen McDargh
10 hours ago1 min read


There’s Always More Than Meets the Eye
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?

Eileen McDargh
Sep 81 min read


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

Eileen McDargh
Sep 11 min read


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

Eileen McDargh
Aug 272 min read


Hopelessness Is Not An Option
Pray daily for wisdom, strength, and grace. Hopelessness is not an option.

Eileen McDargh
Aug 201 min read


Awareness: Time To Wake Up!
This is not a political article—it is a fact-based editorial and it is time to wake up!

Eileen McDargh
Aug 92 min read


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

Eileen McDargh
Jun 111 min read


If You Are Depressed With The News…. Here Is Some GOOD STUFF
I realized that to lower my blood pressure, I needed to find GOOD factual news. And I have!

Eileen McDargh
May 211 min read


Ditch the Covers, Take Action: Coping with Anxiety
Action is the antidote for anxiety. That’s one of my key learning points when I speak on resilience.

Eileen McDargh
Apr 162 min read


I Confess… My First Impression Was Wrong
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!

Eileen McDargh
Apr 21 min read


What Would Profiles In Courage Look Like Today?
Where is my courage? Is playing safe and writing about general work and communication topics better? Indeed, there is much to think about.

Eileen McDargh
Mar 122 min read


Stretch to Grow
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...

Eileen McDargh
Mar 52 min read


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

Eileen McDargh
Feb 191 min read


When Faced With A Mountain, Don't Just Stand At The Base—Find A Path To The Summit
The solution? A future-focused, collaborative approach that celebrates differences while uniting everyone under a common goal.

Eileen McDargh
Feb 52 min read


Wake Up, Humans! Nature Loves Difference
The natural world presents a totally different way of living.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Chill and Fill… and Not Your Wine Glass! What are You Grateful for?
In such crazy, juxtaposed times, gratitude plays a huge part in our mental stability and health

Eileen McDargh
Oct 30, 20241 min read


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

Eileen McDargh
Oct 2, 20242 min read


A Different Graduation Ceremony—From a VERY Different School
Imagine watching a different graduation ceremony that has none of your kids in it and you still laughed and cried.

Eileen McDargh
Sep 12, 20242 min read


A Lesson In Resilience From A Hospital Bed
I believe that this simple resilience practice can turn dark into grey and eventually into white light, even from the hospital bed.

Eileen McDargh
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Sorrow Shared Is Sorrow Halved
Death is the one CERTAINTY we all will face. With Mollie’s permission, I share with you her insights into coping with sudden tragedy.

Eileen McDargh
Aug 21, 20242 min read

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