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 | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

Creative Journaling Inspiration: Make a 'Day in the Life' Collage

Mari L. McCarthy

You probably see little bits of visual inspiration every day – in the natural world, in the personal style of the people around you, in the media you consume – but you may not always give yourself the time to appreciate or process these pieces.

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journal Writing in Honor of Martin Luther King Day

Mari L. McCarthy

This coming Monday is Martin Luther King Day, a national holiday that marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honors his enormous contributions to the civil rights movement.

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

Keep a Journal, Keep Up With Your Self

Mari L. McCarthy

Guest Blog Post by Walter Chen

Keeping a regular journal is a great practice no matter the purpose — for mulling over memories, reflection, creativity, brain dumping, evil scheming and plotting,...

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

Journaling: Following Your Life’s Path One Word At A Time

Mari L. McCarthy

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Snail Mail Journaling Prompts for Universal Letter Writing Week

Mari L. McCarthy

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

Journaling for Self-Discovery: What's Your Most Secret Dream?

Mari L. McCarthy

Do you remember when you were younger and you allowed yourself to dream big? You probably had no trouble setting lofty goals, unabashedly fantasizing about being a best-selling mystery novelist or...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Self Growth

Journal Therapy for Self-Discovery: One-Word New Year’s Resolutions

Mari L. McCarthy

Happy New Year! There is something exciting and optimistic about the beginning of a brand new year; who knows where we will go, what we will do or who we will meet. The possibilities are endless.

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

Know Your Self in 27 Days! Take A Life Changing Journaling Challenge

Mari L. McCarthy

Are you ready to hit the ground running for your most successful New Year ever?

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How to Write a Journal for Self-Discovery in 5 Easy Steps

Mari L. McCarthy

If you are new to journaling, or want to restart your journaling practice, often the most challenging step in the writing process is finding your own unique journaling style and incorporating it...