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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Invite Beauty through Your Journal

Wednesday is about work and getting things done, I know, but it doesn’t hurt to stop and smell the roses sometimes, even if it is mid-week. Especially because bringing something beautiful back into your awareness in the midst of everything else is an excellent way to restore order and sanity.

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

How to Get Your Morning Pages Groove Back Write Now

The first hour you are awake in the morning can often make or break the rest of your day. If you feel cranky, rushed and stressed out as you are running out the door on your way to work, you will...

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

Reflective Journaling for Good: The World Needs More Love Letters!

Words have the power to change your mood or your perception in a moment. A few kind words can redeem a terrible day and remind you that things will get better, even when they come from a complete...

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Journal to Find Your Peace with Changes

There’s a fact of life that’s just the hardest thing to absorb and realize in full. It seems to go against all we’ve been taught.

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

Free Shipping On All Journaling Therapy Workbooks This Week Only!

The holiday season is in full swing, and though you may want to hibernate in your house and curl up with a stack of classic films, a cup of hot cocoa and a bag of candy canes, you still have that...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Take 7 Days of Grief Journaling to Heart Healing Happiness

“Writing is a way not only to metabolize life but to alchemize it as well. It is a way to transform what happens to us into our own experience. It is a way to move from passive to active. We may...

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Gratitude in Global Terms

This post is about Thanksgiving, but not in the expected way of suggesting things to be thankful for. Not in the traditional sumptuousness of the feast and family ritual that describe the holiday...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence

A few years ago I had a bad experience with therapy that left me dealing with everything on my own. My therapist turned out to be someone who wanted to do me harm and when she was found out I was...

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

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving

Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie may fill you up on Thanksgiving Day, but make sure you leave a little extra room for a hearty helping of journal writing. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to...

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Mari L. McCarthy
December 5, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Invite Beauty through Your Journal

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Invite Beauty through Your Journal
Wednesday is about work and getting things done, I know, but it doesn’t hurt to stop and smell the roses sometimes, even if it is mid-week....
Mari L. McCarthy
December 3, 2012

How to Get Your Morning Pages Groove Back Write Now

How to Get Your Morning Pages Groove Back Write Now
The first hour you are awake in the morning can often make or break the rest of your day. If you feel cranky, rushed and stressed out as you are...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 30, 2012

Reflective Journaling for Good: The World Needs More Love Letters!

Reflective Journaling for Good: The World Needs More Love Letters!
Words have the power to change your mood or your perception in a moment. A few kind words can redeem a terrible day and remind you that things will...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 28, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Journal to Find Your Peace with Changes

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Journal to Find Your Peace with Changes
There’s a fact of life that’s just the hardest thing to absorb and realize in full. It seems to go against all we’ve been taught.
Mari L. McCarthy
November 26, 2012

Free Shipping On All Journaling Therapy Workbooks This Week Only!

Free Shipping On All Journaling Therapy Workbooks This Week Only!
The holiday season is in full swing, and though you may want to hibernate in your house and curl up with a stack of classic films, a cup of hot...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 23, 2012

Take 7 Days of Grief Journaling to Heart Healing Happiness

Take 7 Days of Grief Journaling to Heart Healing Happiness
“Writing is a way not only to metabolize life but to alchemize it as well. It is a way to transform what happens to us into our own experience. It...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 23, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Gratitude in Global Terms

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Gratitude in Global Terms
This post is about Thanksgiving, but not in the expected way of suggesting things to be thankful for. Not in the traditional sumptuousness of the...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 20, 2012

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence
A few years ago I had a bad experience with therapy that left me dealing with everything on my own. My therapist turned out to be someone who wanted...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 19, 2012

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving
Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie may fill you up on Thanksgiving Day, but make sure you leave a little extra room for a hearty helping of...

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