Mari's Journaling Power Blog | CreateWriteNow

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!

Mari's Journaling Power Blog

Get List Happy! 10 Journal Prompts for Quick Inspiration

Mari L. McCarthy

Creating a list is a fast and easy way to spark your creativity and kick your journal writing into gear. The next time you are staring at the blank page, trying to think of what to write, start by using one of these ideas for inspiration. Simply pick a theme and write until you run out of steam!

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

How to Start a Book Club with Your Personal Journal

Mari L. McCarthy

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Self Growth, Creative Journaling

Take the 7 Days Self Discovery Journaling Challenge Write Now

Mari L. McCarthy

We've been talking a lot lately about using journaling for Self Discovery. Maybe it's time to stop talking and start doing!

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journaling: Getting Nitty-Gritty with the Real YOU !

Mari L. McCarthy

Guest blog: Journaling on authenticity© Iris von Brandstatter

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Monday-to-Friday Journal Writing: 5 Days of Fun Prompts

Mari L. McCarthy

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Sweets for the Sweets: 5 Valentine’s Day Journal Prompts

Mari L. McCarthy

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Self Growth, Creative Journaling

Consider All The Angles for Journal Writing Discoveries

Mari L. McCarthy

One of the best ways to look at anything is cross-eyed.

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Self Growth, Creative Journaling

Creative Writing Therapy: Finding Direction, Figuring Out Fulfillment

Mari L. McCarthy

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy

Therapeutic Writing Bounces You Back from Failure

Mari L. McCarthy

Whenever you take on a major goal – whether it’s learning a new skill for your job or completing a personal creative project – you’re sure to run into at least a few setbacks or obstacles along the...