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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

When the Well Runs Dry: Reigniting Your Creativity for a Fuller Life

Mary Shannon

Losing your creativity is like losing your damn keys—you know it was there five minutes ago, and now it’s just... not. You’re standing in the middle of your own head thinking, “Awesome. Love that for me.” It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to write a pitch, solve a problem, or just get through Tuesday without screaming into a throw pillow—creative burnout sneaks in quietly. One day you’re on a roll, the next, even fun stuff feels heavy. So what now? Let’s get you unstuck.

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The Slow Burn: How to Sustain Personal Development Without Burning Out

Justin Bennett

In a world obsessed with speed, personal development often feels like a race you’re already behind on. Self-help mantras tell you to hustle harder, wake up earlier, out-discipline your distractions....

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The Quiet Power of Penning Down Pain

Drew McLaughlin

Writing down emotional pain means putting difficult thoughts and feelings into words. It helps release tension that builds up inside. This process creates space between the person and their pain,...

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Journaling Power: Shift from Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion

Mari L. McCarthy

Daily Journaling For The Health Of It® clears your mind, processes emotions, and enhances your mental well-being.

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The Magic of Morning Pages: A Tool for Health and Healing

Mari L. McCarthy

“There is nothing like morning pages to clear the cobwebs out and tune in to the inner you. This happens for me from heart to pen with no interference from mind. No edits, no judgement,...

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The Unseen Art of Easing Pressure: Everyday Strategies to Keep Stress in Check

Dana Brown

Stress doesn't always show up like a storm. Sometimes it trickles in—a missed deadline here, a passive-aggressive email there, or just that weird silence in your group chat after you shared a joke.

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Celebrating a Lifetime of Healthy Creativity

Annie Button

In an increasingly digital world, tapping into your creative side whether you’re into journaling, painting, or photography remains an essential way to express yourself.

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How to Journal Your Way Out of Shame and Into Self-Compassion

Samantha Hayes

Shame is a difficult feeling. It can deeply affect how we see ourselves. This troubling emotion often leads to negative self-talk and self-doubt.

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5 Quick Ways to Make Your Sales Copy More Magnetic

Casey Demchak

To break through the noise and clutter in today’s hyper-competitive markets, your sales copy must be compelling, persuasive, and dynamic.

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Mary Shannon

June 24, 2025

When the Well Runs Dry: Reigniting Your Creativity for a Fuller Life

Losing your creativity is like losing your damn keys—you know it was there five minutes ago, and now it’s just... not. You’re standing in the middle...

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The Slow Burn: How to Sustain Personal Development Without Burning Out-featured

Justin Bennett

June 17, 2025

The Slow Burn: How to Sustain Personal Development Without Burning Out

In a world obsessed with speed, personal development often feels like a race you’re already behind on. Self-help mantras tell you to hustle harder,...

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The Quiet Power of Penning Down Pain-featured

Drew McLaughlin

May 31, 2025

The Quiet Power of Penning Down Pain

Writing down emotional pain means putting difficult thoughts and feelings into words. It helps release tension that builds up inside. This process...

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Journaling Power: Shift from Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

May 30, 2025

Journaling Power: Shift from Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion

Daily Journaling For The Health Of It® clears your mind, processes emotions, and enhances your mental well-being.

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The Magic of Morning Pages: A Tool for Health and Healing-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

May 25, 2025

The Magic of Morning Pages: A Tool for Health and Healing

“There is nothing like morning pages to clear the cobwebs out and tune in to the inner you. This happens for me from heart to pen with no...

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The Unseen Art of Easing Pressure: Everyday Strategies to Keep Stress in Check-featured

Dana Brown

May 22, 2025

The Unseen Art of Easing Pressure: Everyday Strategies to Keep Stress in Check

Stress doesn't always show up like a storm. Sometimes it trickles in—a missed deadline here, a passive-aggressive email there, or just that weird...

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Celebrating a Lifetime of Healthy Creativity-featured

Annie Button

May 8, 2025

Celebrating a Lifetime of Healthy Creativity

In an increasingly digital world, tapping into your creative side whether you’re into journaling, painting, or photography remains an essential way...

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