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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, Health

Food Fun Journaling for National Nutrition Month

Mari L. McCarthy

This March marks the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month, held annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme for 2013 is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” and encourages people to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and exercise habits.

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

The Journey With My Journal

Mari L. McCarthy

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

Journaling to Celebrate “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”

Mari L. McCarthy

No matter how old you are, the magical words, “Once upon a time…,” have the power to transport you to a world of faraway kingdoms, hair-raising adventures and enchanting love stories. Fairy tales...

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

3 Journal Writing Relive Your Memories Exercises

Mari L. McCarthy

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect,” said French writer Anaïs Nin. This sentiment rings especially true for journal writing, whether you are journaling to savor a...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy

3 Inspiring Art Journaling Activities Write Now

Mari L. McCarthy

Your personal journal has many roles. It can be a confidante, a therapist, a sounding board and also a blank canvas. You can fill it with drawings, collages, designs and words in any way you want....

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

Journal Writing Therapy Brightens Up Even The Bluest Winter Blues

Mari L. McCarthy

Is it spring yet? “Punxsutawney Phil” didn’t see his shadow this Groundhog Day, predicting an early spring for 2013, but most of us are still waiting for the sunshine as we trudge through a long...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Valentine's Day Journaling: Savoring The Love

Mari L. McCarthy

It is easy to lose sight of love in the world when we see the evidence of hate every time we read the news. Love stories don’t often make headlines, and accounts of crime, inequality and despair...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

What the Health? How to Become Your Own Forever Health Guru

Mari L. McCarthy

Your health should be your single most important priority. Yes, even more important than your career, your family and your bank account, because being healthy allows you to care for every other part...

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

Discover your Soul with Soul Story Journaling

Mari L. McCarthy

Guest Blog Post by Kristen Radden

Food Fun Journaling for National Nutrition Month-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

March 4, 2013

Food Fun Journaling for National Nutrition Month

This March marks the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month, held annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme for 2013 is...

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Mari L. McCarthy

February 27, 2013

The Journey With My Journal

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Journaling to Celebrate “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

February 26, 2013

Journaling to Celebrate “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”

No matter how old you are, the magical words, “Once upon a time…,” have the power to transport you to a world of faraway kingdoms, hair-raising...

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3 Journal Writing Relive Your Memories Exercises-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

February 25, 2013

3 Journal Writing Relive Your Memories Exercises

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect,” said French writer Anaïs Nin. This sentiment rings especially true for journal...

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3 Inspiring Art Journaling Activities Write Now-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

February 20, 2013

3 Inspiring Art Journaling Activities Write Now

Your personal journal has many roles. It can be a confidante, a therapist, a sounding board and also a blank canvas. You can fill it with drawings,...

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Journal Writing Therapy Brightens Up Even The Bluest Winter Blues-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

February 18, 2013

Journal Writing Therapy Brightens Up Even The Bluest Winter Blues

Is it spring yet? “Punxsutawney Phil” didn’t see his shadow this Groundhog Day, predicting an early spring for 2013, but most of us are still...

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Valentine's Day Journaling: Savoring The Love-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

February 14, 2013

Valentine's Day Journaling: Savoring The Love

It is easy to lose sight of love in the world when we see the evidence of hate every time we read the news. Love stories don’t often make headlines,...

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