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The Energizer Blog


The Lesson From A Night Sky
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.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 121 min read


Mastering Reverse Goal Setting
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.

Eileen McDargh
Oct 291 min read


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
Oct 151 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


School Daze
I remember all the preparation Mom went through to get us ready for returning to school: getting our uniforms, finding notebooks, pens, pencils, and arranging carpools...

Eileen McDargh
Aug 291 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


Why Save Old Letters?
Ah, but letters! I just went through a file and found letters from my dear friend Rosita Perez.

Eileen McDargh
May 72 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


Resiliency Requires Connections: HUMAN Connections
What might you add to make that human connection?

Eileen McDargh
Jan 291 min read


A Dream Deferred Is Not A Dream Denied
This year I had circled September 28 on my calendar. Finally, a bucket list wish would come true: Hang gliding!!!

Eileen McDargh
Oct 16, 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


Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go
Delighted that my friend, Julie Winkle Giulioni, along with her co-author Bev Kaye, are releasing the latest edition of their bestseller...

Eileen McDargh
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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