Mari's Journaling Power Blog

Learn from real people, just like you, how therapeutic journaling can benefit your life. Within these personal stories you’ll find journaling tips, tricks, inspiration and ideas that help you structure your journaling practice—and discover the true value journaling can bring to your life.

Find the inspiration to keep going and the motivation to make journaling work for you and your hectic schedule. Learn about these everyday people who made the decision to put pen to paper and how it transformed their lives!

My Failed Retirement

Vickie Rubin

Oh, those Sunday nights and the dread of a new work week. I couldn’t wait to say, “Bring it on Sunday; I’m retired!” No more Sunday night blues; I am free to shout every day is Saturday! So, how did I fail such an easy test? How did my dream of retirement and freedom morph into what felt like a failed Retirement?

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Why It Feels Good to Go Green: 5 Steps for an Eco-Conscious Mindset

Bash Sarmiento

From overflowing landfills to polluted waterways, the impact of human activity is undeniable. Fortunately, there are ways to make a difference—and it starts with you!

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Embracing Change: A Veteran's Guide to Thriving in Life's Next Chapter

Justin Bennett

Change is an inevitable part of life's journey, and for veterans, transitioning from military to civilian life can be one of the most significant changes one encounters. However, this transition also...

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Protein for Thought: Enhancing Cognitive Performance through Nutrition

Bash Sarmiento

Maintaining peak cognitive performance is essential in today's demanding world. From professional responsibilities to personal commitments, your brain needs to function at its best to manage the...

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The Right Journal Project

Mark Segal

(Finding a book and method that works for you.)

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Service Above Self

Carmen Leal

What started as a simple trip home from the beach on June 18, 2015, ended in a five-car pileup when we were hit while at a red light. My husband, who was driving, suffered no injuries. My...

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Career Journey: The Influence of External Motivation Factors on Self-Growth

Sophia Smith

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A Midlife Moxie Novel: WOW-Women On Writing Blog Tour

Mari L. McCarthy

Looking for something to read? Check out Finding Fran. Read an interview with the author Nancy Christie at WOW-Women On Writing's Blog. Read More

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Embracing New Beginnings: How Relocating Can Bring Peace to Your Mind

Sophia Smith

Change isn't just about shaking things up—it's about growth, discovering new aspects of yourself, and sometimes, quite literally, changing your scenery. Moving to a new place can be a profound...

Vickie Rubin

July 17, 2024

My Failed Retirement

Oh, those Sunday nights and the dread of a new work week. I couldn’t wait to say, “Bring it on Sunday; I’m retired!” No more Sunday night blues; I am...

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Bash Sarmiento

July 16, 2024

Why It Feels Good to Go Green: 5 Steps for an Eco-Conscious Mindset

From overflowing landfills to polluted waterways, the impact of human activity is undeniable. Fortunately, there are ways to make a difference—and it...

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Embracing Change: A Veteran's Guide to Thriving in Life's Next Chapter-featured

Justin Bennett

July 2, 2024

Embracing Change: A Veteran's Guide to Thriving in Life's Next Chapter

Change is an inevitable part of life's journey, and for veterans, transitioning from military to civilian life can be one of the most significant...

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Protein for Thought: Enhancing Cognitive Performance through Nutrition-featured

Bash Sarmiento

June 11, 2024

Protein for Thought: Enhancing Cognitive Performance through Nutrition

Maintaining peak cognitive performance is essential in today's demanding world. From professional responsibilities to personal commitments, your...

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Mark Segal

June 7, 2024

The Right Journal Project

(Finding a book and method that works for you.)

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Carmen Leal

June 5, 2024

Service Above Self

What started as a simple trip home from the beach on June 18, 2015, ended in a five-car pileup when we were hit while at a red light. My husband, who...

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