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!

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Lunch With Mom

Jan Marquart

The memories of years of lunches with my mom at The Green Tea Room after arduous shopping sprees at A&S in downtown Brooklyn, remain alive as if they took place only yesterday. I had no idea those ordinary lunches of a grilled cheese sandwich, French fries and a coke would have become such memorable rituals. Like most daughter/mother relationships, mine was complicated but I didn’t realize at the time that my conflicts with my mom were more universal than I thought.

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Self-Care During the Busy Holiday Season

Edrian Blasquino

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How Journaling Can Help After Drug Addiction Treatment

Tracy Ambers

Introduction

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Mindful Christmas: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Alleviate Holiday Stress

Bash Sarmiento

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From Mail Order to Published Author

Marlene M. Bell

While growing up, I’ve always been intrigued by sending a catalog order form through the mail and ordering sheep related gifts for our home. It wasn’t until I longed to find sheep stationery that...

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July and Everything After

Allie Nava

WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR

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The Five Love Languages in the Office: How to Foster a Positive Work Environment

Bash Sarmiento

Love — it’s a feeling we find seeping into all aspects of our lives, whether it involves our family, friends, partners, and even life-long passions or hobbies. But, did you know that you can find...

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When It Comes to Self-Care, Think like a Squirrel

Myrtle D. Russell

Thinking of self-care brings to mind the fable of Simon the Squirrel. Simon had a fierce pride that prevented him from asking for help from other animals in the forest.

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Want to Make Self-Care a Lifestyle Change?

Myrtle D. Russell

Developing a daily practice of giving thanks for your blessings is an excellent place to start. It's similar to learning to drive a stick shift truck.

Jan Marquart

December 12, 2024

Lunch With Mom

The memories of years of lunches with my mom at The Green Tea Room after arduous shopping sprees at A&S in downtown Brooklyn, remain alive as if they...

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Self-Care During the Busy Holiday Season-featured

Edrian Blasquino

December 5, 2024

Self-Care During the Busy Holiday Season

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How Journaling Can Help After Drug Addiction Treatment-featured

Tracy Ambers

November 26, 2024

How Journaling Can Help After Drug Addiction Treatment

Introduction

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Mindful Christmas: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Alleviate Holiday Stress-featured

Bash Sarmiento

November 22, 2024

Mindful Christmas: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Alleviate Holiday Stress

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From Mail Order to Published Author-featured

Marlene M. Bell

November 20, 2024

From Mail Order to Published Author

While growing up, I’ve always been intrigued by sending a catalog order form through the mail and ordering sheep related gifts for our home. It...

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Allie Nava

November 13, 2024

July and Everything After

WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR

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The Five Love Languages in the Office: How to Foster a Positive Work Environment-featured

Bash Sarmiento

November 12, 2024

The Five Love Languages in the Office: How to Foster a Positive Work Environment

Love — it’s a feeling we find seeping into all aspects of our lives, whether it involves our family, friends, partners, and even life-long passions...

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