--- title: Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow | Mari L. McCarthy (24) description: Journaling For The Health Of It™ Prompts provide ideas and inspiration for jumpstarting your daily pen-to-page journaling practice. (24) --- [Skip to content](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy/page/24#main-content) Close ** Click to close # Journaling Power Prompts Journaling Inspiration for Personal Transformation & Self Healing 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! Have a problem getting back into or staying with your Journaling Power Practice? CreateWriteNow provides 300+ unique, soul-searching journaling power prompts here that will inspire your Muse and jumpstart your word flow. Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #194 - Turn the Tables on Your Journal](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95842/journaling-therapy-tips-194-turn-the-tables-on-your-journal) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) In one of your upcoming Journaling sessions, have your Journal write you a letter! And let us know all about it!  [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95842/journaling-therapy-tips-194-turn-the-tables-on-your-journal) Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #193 - Peace Asleep and Awake](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95573/journaling-therapy-tips-193-peace-asleep-and-awake) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) I've been having incredibly vivid dreams lately. My journal (which happens to be made of recycled elephant dung if you were wondering) is filled with stories straight from my dreams. I start with... [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95573/journaling-therapy-tips-193-peace-asleep-and-awake) Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #192 - Put Gain Before Pain](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95393/journaling-therapy-tips-192-put-gain-before-pain) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) Next journal entry, focus on your gains first, before you do your brain drain/data dump. See how that helps you gain a new perspective on things and gains you some ideas and inspiration. [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95393/journaling-therapy-tips-192-put-gain-before-pain) Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #191 - Stop Shoulding Yourself](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95116/journaling-therapy-tips-191-stop-shoulding-yourself) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) Open your Journal. On the left side page, (use only 1 page) title it 'SHOULDS" and make a list of all the "Shoulds" you're still carrying around with you. Then on the right hand page, (again use... [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95116/journaling-therapy-tips-191-stop-shoulding-yourself) Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #190 - Life Long Lessons](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94810/journaling-therapy-tips-190-life-long-lessons) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) Take some time today to express gratitude to the universe for the people that crossed your path way back when. As you give thanks, you might think of one characteristic of each person and how that... [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94810/journaling-therapy-tips-190-life-long-lessons) Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #189 - Making Cents of It](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94559/journaling-therapy-tips-189-making-cents-of-it) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) When it comes to relationship issues, money has to be near the top of, if not at the top of everyone's list, wouldn't you say? How often we note, "Oh I'd love to do ________ but I can't afford that." [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94559/journaling-therapy-tips-189-making-cents-of-it) Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #188 - Applause](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94348/journaling-therapy-tips-188-applause) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) We are* very* accustomed to getting down on our Self, sabotaging our Self...you know the drill. :( Take a walk on the wild side! Pick a word that's one of your outstanding traits: empathetic,... [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94348/journaling-therapy-tips-188-applause) Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #187- Dear Journal](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94078/journaling-therapy-tips-187-dear-journal) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) Your Journal is an ongoing "come-as-you-are" party. When you're bonkers, bothered or bored or need to find your way back to center, pull out a pen and free write, write, write. Anytime.  [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94078/journaling-therapy-tips-187-dear-journal) Journal Prompts | CreateWriteNow ## [Journaling Therapy Tips #186 - New Story Line Time](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/93855/journaling-therapy-tips-186-new-story-line-time) [Mari L. McCarthy](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/author/mari-l-mccarthy) [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/93855/journaling-therapy-tips-186-new-story-line-time) Journaling Inspiration for Personal Transformation & Self Healing # Journaling Power Prompts Have a problem getting back into or staying with your Journaling Power Practice? CreateWriteNow provides 300+ unique, soul-searching journaling power prompts here that will inspire your Muse and jumpstart your word flow. ## Posts by Mari L. McCarthy: [![Journaling Therapy Tips #194 - Turn the Tables on Your Journal-featured](https://www.createwritenow.com/hs-fs/file-20645988-jpg/images/jj_icon-resized-600.jpg?length=400&name=jj_icon-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95842/journaling-therapy-tips-194-turn-the-tables-on-your-journal) Mari L. McCarthy #### [Journaling Therapy Tips #194 - Turn the Tables on Your Journal Journaling Therapy Tips #194 - Turn the Tables on Your Journal](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95842/journaling-therapy-tips-194-turn-the-tables-on-your-journal) In one of your upcoming Journaling sessions, have your Journal write you a letter! And let us know all about it! [Read More Click to view blog post ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95842/journaling-therapy-tips-194-turn-the-tables-on-your-journal) [![Journaling Therapy Tips #193 - Peace Asleep and Awake-featured](https://www.createwritenow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Journaling%20for%20Self%20Discovery.jpg?length=400&name=Journaling%20for%20Self%20Discovery.jpg) ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95573/journaling-therapy-tips-193-peace-asleep-and-awake) Mari L. McCarthy #### [Journaling Therapy Tips #193 - Peace Asleep and Awake Journaling Therapy Tips #193 - Peace Asleep and Awake](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95573/journaling-therapy-tips-193-peace-asleep-and-awake) I've been having incredibly vivid dreams lately. My journal (which happens to be made of recycled elephant dung if you were wondering) is filled... [Read More Click to view blog post ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95573/journaling-therapy-tips-193-peace-asleep-and-awake) [![Journaling Therapy Tips #192 - Put Gain Before Pain-featured](https://www.createwritenow.com/hs-fs/file-20797637-jpg/images/coach_mari-resized-600.jpg?length=400&name=coach_mari-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95393/journaling-therapy-tips-192-put-gain-before-pain) Mari L. McCarthy #### [Journaling Therapy Tips #192 - Put Gain Before Pain Journaling Therapy Tips #192 - Put Gain Before Pain](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95393/journaling-therapy-tips-192-put-gain-before-pain) Next journal entry, focus on your gains first, before you do your brain drain/data dump. See how that helps you gain a new perspective on things and... [Read More Click to view blog post ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95393/journaling-therapy-tips-192-put-gain-before-pain) [![Journaling Therapy Tips #191 - Stop Shoulding Yourself-featured](https://www.createwritenow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/prompts/stress-is-caused-by=being-here-but-wanting-to-be-there.jpeg?length=400&name=stress-is-caused-by=being-here-but-wanting-to-be-there.jpeg) ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95116/journaling-therapy-tips-191-stop-shoulding-yourself) Mari L. McCarthy #### [Journaling Therapy Tips #191 - Stop Shoulding Yourself Journaling Therapy Tips #191 - Stop Shoulding Yourself](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95116/journaling-therapy-tips-191-stop-shoulding-yourself) Open your Journal. On the left side page, (use only 1 page) title it 'SHOULDS" and make a list of all the "Shoulds" you're still carrying around... [Read More Click to view blog post ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/95116/journaling-therapy-tips-191-stop-shoulding-yourself) [![Journaling Therapy Tips #190 - Life Long Lessons-featured](https://www.createwritenow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/managing-stress-of-being-family-go-to-person.png?length=400&name=managing-stress-of-being-family-go-to-person.png) ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94810/journaling-therapy-tips-190-life-long-lessons) Mari L. McCarthy #### [Journaling Therapy Tips #190 - Life Long Lessons Journaling Therapy Tips #190 - Life Long Lessons](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94810/journaling-therapy-tips-190-life-long-lessons) Take some time today to express gratitude to the universe for the people that crossed your path way back when. As you give thanks, you might think... [Read More Click to view blog post ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94810/journaling-therapy-tips-190-life-long-lessons) [![Journaling Therapy Tips #189 - Making Cents of It-featured](https://www.createwritenow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/how-to-fix-money-problems.png?length=400&name=how-to-fix-money-problems.png) ](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94559/journaling-therapy-tips-189-making-cents-of-it) Mari L. McCarthy #### [Journaling Therapy Tips #189 - Making Cents of It Journaling Therapy Tips #189 - Making Cents of It](https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-prompts/bid/94559/journaling-therapy-tips-189-making-cents-of-it) When it comes to relationship issues, money has to be near the top of, if not at the top of everyone's list, wouldn't you say? How often we note,... 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