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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Summer Vacations—WHY you MUST Travel
Try to travel, otherwise you may become racist, and you may end up believing that your skin is the only one to be right...

Eileen McDargh
Jul 10, 20241 min read


June is Bustin’ Out all Over with Broadway Musicals
Ahhh, the music of Rogers and Hammerstein in the production Carousel. I love that song. In fact, any music by those two notable composers...

Eileen McDargh
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Exhausted? Let’s Unpack It!
Bottom line: Exhaustion runs the gamut. It’s the lessons we take from it that matter.

Eileen McDargh
Apr 24, 20242 min read


The Surprise of a "Thank You"
He said I have been a force of good in his life for so long. He thanked me for being me, for what I stand for...

Eileen McDargh
Feb 7, 20242 min read


If Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Went…
It’s time to plug into something that YOU choose—something that can renew your batteries and refresh your interest in work AND life.

Eileen McDargh
Jan 2, 20242 min read


The Best Gift You Can Give This Season
I will greet each morning with “I am part of a community of caring”. I intend to close off each day with a list of who I touched...

Eileen McDargh
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Leading from the Heart Helps the Race
Leading from the Heart helps everyone, especially these soggy racers that I passed by the other day along the Pacific Coast Highway

Eileen McDargh
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Why Leaders Should Prioritize Health and Wellness
Amidst this, neglecting your own health and wellness can be all too easy.

Romina Jameson
Oct 4, 20233 min read


Tap into the Magic of Merlin
Not the Merlin of King Arthur legends, but rather the free Merlin Bird ID app from the Cornell School of Ornithology. Yes: BIRDS!

Eileen McDargh
Jul 19, 20231 min read


June Is Graduation Month
June is graduation month—but what if you can't afford to go to school??? How do you get scholarships?

Eileen McDargh
Jun 21, 20231 min read


Tips From Wellness Pros To Prevent Burnout
Here are the top approaches that emerged from their responses.

Eileen McDargh
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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