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The Energizer Blog


Guest Post by Heather Hansen "Catch Your Breath"
Challenge yourself today to catch your breath. When athletes have been running hard and long, they need time to catch their breath before...

Eileen McDargh
Jun 10, 20192 min read


Resiliency Requires Taking Risks and Making Messes
Adaptability is the first critical skill in responding to every situation (positive or negative) in our life.

Eileen McDargh
May 27, 20191 min read


Laughter Turns Upset into Onset
Laughter Turns Upset into Onset… for a relationship that is.

Eileen McDargh
May 20, 20192 min read


Naps Aren’t Just for Babies: Here’s The Research
So sit back. Take a deep breathe. And read. Your resilient spirit will thank you.

Eileen McDargh
May 13, 20191 min read


A Resiliency Killer: Loneliness
According to a CIGNA Survey conducted in 2018, 46% of Americans feel lonely sometimes or always.

Eileen McDargh
Apr 29, 20192 min read


Land Rover or a Dog Rover?
Trying to sell me a Land Rover?I think not. I’d buy the dog!!!!

Eileen McDargh
Apr 1, 20191 min read


Three Reasons to Break Your Patterns
For 20 years, I’ve gone away on a personal retreat to The Center for Spiritual Renewal in Montecito.

Eileen McDargh
Mar 25, 20191 min read


Gifts from the Garden….YOUR HUMAN Garden
What is blossoming for you right now? A thought to ponder. Remember, resilience is cultivated.

Eileen McDargh
Mar 4, 20191 min read


A Resiliency Secret: The Power of Doing Something New
Comfort zones are like warm milk, a cozy blanket, and a lullaby. When life appears hard, scary, or challenging...

Eileen McDargh
Feb 25, 20192 min read


Tips For Building A Resilient Body
I have written about building resilient work relationships and resilient marriage/love relationships...

Eileen McDargh
Feb 18, 20191 min read


How to Stay Happily Married
It’s been almost 39 years since Bill and I said, “I do”. Both of us came from failed marriages so no one was taking odds that this...

Eileen McDargh
Feb 11, 20193 min read


Three Hot Tips for a Resilient New Year
Let’s get one thing straight from the start. Resolutions do not work.

Eileen McDargh
Jan 8, 20192 min read


Walk Too Fast. You’ll Miss What’s at Your Feet
What do you see right where you stand? What does this moment hold for you? It is the only one we own.

Eileen McDargh
Dec 18, 20182 min read


Machaku Yaku - From The Amazon Headwaters To My Heart
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.

Eileen McDargh
Dec 4, 20183 min read


Ecotourism and Our Planet: The Secret to a Resilient Tomorrow
Ten years ago, my husband and I joined Dr. Jeff Salz, a cultural anthropologist, to explore the northwest quadrant of the Indian Himalayas.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 27, 20182 min read


When The Heart Knows, The Talent Grows
In the tiny restaurant beside the railroad tracks, our band of adventurers had our first dinner. Popcorn is served....

Eileen McDargh
Nov 20, 20181 min read


Quito Does Not Mean QUIT!!
Years ago, cultural anthropologist, Dr. Jeff Salz, led us through an amazing adventure as we hiked the northwest quadrant of the Himalayas.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 13, 20182 min read


Resilient Racers Only Need HEART!
Drizzling, cold rain kept my drive along Pacific Coast Highway a soggy mess. “Poor cyclists”, I thought as I passed what looked like a race.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 6, 20181 min read


Draw Resiliency Lessons from Your Past
My previous post began with the destruction of La Casa de Maria and the Center for Spiritual Renewal.

Eileen McDargh
Oct 15, 20182 min read


Resiliency Reminders Reaped from Nature
I recently found this article which I wrote eight years ago. It struck me that the insights are timeless. Enjoy!

Eileen McDargh
Sep 10, 20182 min read
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