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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | A nightly writing ritual

How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure

Life moves fast. Each day brings tasks, thoughts, and emotions that rarely find closure before the end of the day. Over time, these build into quiet tension that follows us into sleep and leaves us feeling out of balance. Creating a nightly writing ritual offers a simple yet powerful way to release that weight. It’s a space to reflect, process, and calm your mind before rest. Writing doesn’t need to be perfect; it only needs to be honest. With just a few minutes each night, you can clear your thoughts, strengthen your focus, and end each day with peace.

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The Long Way Here: Listening to the Story Your Life Is Telling You

Every one of us has a long way here — a path shaped by choices, losses, surprises, and quiet moments that stay with us. For years, I never imagined I would write a book about mine. But the more I...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Writing Through Fear

Writing Through Fear To Discover Your Inner Strength

Fear can prevent us from chasing dreams, speaking our truth, or starting something new. But writing can be a powerful tool to confront and move through fear. Writing through fear is not just...

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From Symptoms To Solutions: How A Health Journal Can Empower Patients

In an age where medical appointments are often frustratingly short and healthcare systems move like a speedy conveyor belt, people are learning that self-awareness is one of the most valuable forms...

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Weird Little Things That’ve Helped My Mental Health (More Than I’d Like to Admit)

Look, I’ve tried all the usual things. The meditations. The gratitude journaling. That weird breathing app my therapist swears by. Some of it helps, but a lot of it just... doesn’t land. If you’ve...

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Finding Balance: Stress Management Strategies for the Holiday Season

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But if you’re like many people, your stress levels undoubtedly rise as soon as the winter months come into view. Work deadlines,...

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How to Use Journaling to Break Through Creative Blocks

Creative work sometimes feels like a locked door. The mind spins, the page stays blank, and the usual tricks fail. One steady method remains: journaling to break through creative blocks. Writing...

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The Healing Power of Journaling For Seniors: Preserving Memories and Finding Joy in Everyday Life

  Life can be overwhelming even at the best of times, and everyone needs an outlet to help relieve tension. Journaling provides an excellent opportunity to process emotions and the business of the...
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Transforming Everyday Events Into Great Scenes

“Careful, or you’ll end up in my novel.” This line lives on a magnet attached to my refrigerator. People laugh when they see it, and so do I. But to some extent, it’s true. Fictionalizing events from...

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How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure-featured
Clara Jensen
December 1, 2025

How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure

How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure
Life moves fast. Each day brings tasks, thoughts, and emotions that rarely find closure before the end of the day. Over time, these build into quiet...
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The Long Way Here: Listening to the Story Your Life Is Telling You-featured
Anne Spoldi
November 18, 2025

The Long Way Here: Listening to the Story Your Life Is Telling You

The Long Way Here: Listening to the Story Your Life Is Telling You
Every one of us has a long way here — a path shaped by choices, losses, surprises, and quiet moments that stay with us. For years, I never imagined I...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Writing Through Fear To Discover Your Inner Strength-featured
Emma Hart
November 3, 2025

Writing Through Fear To Discover Your Inner Strength

Writing Through Fear To Discover Your Inner Strength
Fear can prevent us from chasing dreams, speaking our truth, or starting something new. But writing can be a powerful tool to confront and move...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
From Symptoms To Solutions: How A Health Journal Can Empower Patients-featured
Dr. James C. Williamson
October 30, 2025

From Symptoms To Solutions: How A Health Journal Can Empower Patients

From Symptoms To Solutions: How A Health Journal Can Empower Patients
In an age where medical appointments are often frustratingly short and healthcare systems move like a speedy conveyor belt, people are learning that...
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Weird Little Things That’ve Helped My Mental Health (More Than I’d Like to Admit)-featured
Mary Shannon
October 23, 2025

Weird Little Things That’ve Helped My Mental Health (More Than I’d Like to Admit)

Weird Little Things That’ve Helped My Mental Health (More Than I’d Like to Admit)
Look, I’ve tried all the usual things. The meditations. The gratitude journaling. That weird breathing app my therapist swears by. Some of it helps,...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Finding Balance: Stress Management Strategies for the Holiday Season-featured
Megan Isola
October 10, 2025

Finding Balance: Stress Management Strategies for the Holiday Season

Finding Balance: Stress Management Strategies for the Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But if you’re like many people, your stress levels undoubtedly rise as soon as...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
How to Use Journaling to Break Through Creative Blocks-featured
John Cashew
October 6, 2025

How to Use Journaling to Break Through Creative Blocks

How to Use Journaling to Break Through Creative Blocks
Creative work sometimes feels like a locked door. The mind spins, the page stays blank, and the usual tricks fail. One steady method remains:...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
The Healing Power of Journaling For Seniors: Preserving Memories and Finding Joy in Everyday Life-featured
Kandyse Morales
September 30, 2025

The Healing Power of Journaling For Seniors: Preserving Memories and Finding Joy in Everyday Life

The Healing Power of Journaling For Seniors: Preserving Memories and Finding Joy in Everyday Life
Life can be overwhelming even at the best of times, and everyone needs an outlet to help relieve tension. Journaling provides an excellent...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Transforming Everyday Events Into Great Scenes-featured
Kimberly Lee
September 3, 2025

Transforming Everyday Events Into Great Scenes

Transforming Everyday Events Into Great Scenes
“Careful, or you’ll end up in my novel.” This line lives on a magnet attached to my refrigerator. People laugh when they see it, and so do I. But to...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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