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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

Can a Simple Blank-Page Notebook Lead to Better Journaling

If there's one thing every journal writer, college student, and professional novelist has in common, it's a fear of the blank page.

The image of a cursor flashing on screen or the sight of an empty, blank sheet of paper has made many a writer stumble and choke. After all, the question of what, how, and where to begin a diary entry has been difficult since the very beginning of time.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

5 easy ways to release negativity and feel better now

In 2020, we all find ourselves dealing with larger amounts of stress during these unprecedented times. Anger is at an all-time high and anxiety levels have skyrocketed as uncertainty takes us down a...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

How To Sell 5000 Books in Six Months

I ran a small press for seven years and published 13 books during that time. I did the acquisition, editing, production, distribution and marketing. My authors did a ton of work, too. Together, we...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

Guided Journaling: An Approach to Living Well at Work and in Life

My Journaling Book

Several years ago, I was spending too many hours in front of a computer, writing manuals for clients and managing my technical writing business. Working from a home-based office, I...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

Journaling: A Historical Perspective

Of journals, diaries, and notebooks: Which are kept and by whom? Which do you keep, and for whom?

Is your journal for your eyes alone, or do you write it for future generations? You could provide...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

5 Surprising Benefits of Journaling

Raise your hand if you have a collection of old journals stashed throughout your home! Blank or written in, gifted or acquired in a fit of inspiration, a lot of people tote around a collection of...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

How To Use Active Imagination in Your Journaling

As people around the world are discovering, journal writing is a way to learn about yourself and grow as a person.  Journaling is a powerful method for acquiring self-knowledge.  The solitary act of ...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

Writing Your Wisdom

I began writing like everyone else, in school. At that time I wrote for the teacher, and for the grade. I did enjoy writing, because I was lucky enough to enjoy reading as well. Then I grew up, moved...

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The Power of Journaling— From the old story to the new story

Ten years ago, I found myself exhausted by trying to live up to everyone’s expectations. Attempting to live up to my own expectations drained me even more. On the outside, I appeared happy....

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Can a Simple Blank-Page Notebook Lead to Better Journaling-featured
Lori Wade
November 23, 2020

Can a Simple Blank-Page Notebook Lead to Better Journaling

Can a Simple Blank-Page Notebook Lead to Better Journaling
If there's one thing every journal writer, college student, and professional novelist has in common, it's a fear of the blank page. The image of a...
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5 easy ways to release negativity and feel better now-featured
Carrie Rowan
November 20, 2020

5 easy ways to release negativity and feel better now

5 easy ways to release negativity and feel better now
In 2020, we all find ourselves dealing with larger amounts of stress during these unprecedented times. Anger is at an all-time high and anxiety...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
How To Sell 5000 Books in Six Months-featured
Kathleen Meyer
November 18, 2020

How To Sell 5000 Books in Six Months

How To Sell 5000 Books in Six Months
I ran a small press for seven years and published 13 books during that time. I did the acquisition, editing, production, distribution and marketing....
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Guided Journaling: An Approach to Living Well at Work and in Life-featured
Judith Ellison Shenouda
November 12, 2020

Guided Journaling: An Approach to Living Well at Work and in Life

Guided Journaling: An Approach to Living Well at Work and in Life
My Journaling Book Several years ago, I was spending too many hours in front of a computer, writing manuals for clients and managing my technical...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling: A Historical Perspective-featured
Cassie Journigan
November 6, 2020

Journaling: A Historical Perspective

Journaling: A Historical Perspective
Of journals, diaries, and notebooks: Which are kept and by whom? Which do you keep, and for whom? Is your journal for your eyes alone, or do you...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
5 Surprising Benefits of Journaling-featured
Katie Rutten
November 4, 2020

5 Surprising Benefits of Journaling

5 Surprising Benefits of Journaling
Raise your hand if you have a collection of old journals stashed throughout your home! Blank or written in, gifted or acquired in a fit of...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
How To Use Active Imagination in Your Journaling-featured
K.T. Mehra
October 29, 2020

How To Use Active Imagination in Your Journaling

How To Use Active Imagination in Your Journaling
As people around the world are discovering, journal writing is a way to learn about yourself and grow as a person. Journaling is a powerful method...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Writing Your Wisdom-featured
Mona Balogh
October 26, 2020

Writing Your Wisdom

Writing Your Wisdom
I began writing like everyone else, in school. At that time I wrote for the teacher, and for the grade. I did enjoy writing, because I was lucky...
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The Power of Journaling— From the old story to the new story-featured
Jennifer A. Minotti
October 23, 2020

The Power of Journaling— From the old story to the new story

The Power of Journaling— From the old story to the new story
Ten years ago, I found myself exhausted by trying to live up to everyone’s expectations. Attempting to live up to my own expectations drained me even...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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