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Book Review: Heal Yourself with Journaling Power by Mari L. McCarthy

Spirituality & Health talks with author Mari L. McCarthy  about the inspiration of her book 
Heal Your Self With Journaling Power 

Similar to Journaling PowerHeal Your Self with Journaling Power offers comprehensive rationale regarding the benefits of therapeutic journaling. Why do you think people are reluctant to begin a journaling practice even though there are no risks or side effects to this type of therapy?

Fear is what keeps people from the page. I call it "page fright." There are many negative childhood thoughts, feelings, memories associated with writing: critical teachers, someone reading their teenage journal, lack of confidence in their writing talents that we’re still carrying around in our subconscious and we’re stuck there thinking that’s who we really are. And, keeping a journaling practice is the ultimate self-care tool and we were taught and socialized to believe that spending time on our self is so selfish. It’s a big behavior change exploring our inner world and we’re scared "to go there".

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

How to Overcome Writer’s Block with 3 Easy Strategies

This is a guest post that was first published on https://karenbrowntyson.com blog.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Self Growth, Health

Make these 6 personal choices to improve your self-esteem

How you feel about yourself is a conscious choice. Some individuals spend their lives wallowing in misery, feeling sorry for themselves, and blaming others for their situation and lot in life. They...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

15 Day Spiritual Journey

I have been studying A Course in Miracles since 1996 and earlier this year read A Course of Love, a continuation of ACIM. When I finished, I accepted Mari’s Spirituality Journaling Challenge to help...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Self Growth, Health

Why strong self-esteem is the secret to success in life

Good self-esteem and success in life go hand-in-hand. It’s difficult to achieve anything if you don’t believe you can, or if you believe others are holding you back and if only you could change “X”...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

FUMS Podcast Number 042 – Mari L. McCarthy: Journaling For The Health Of It

In this episode of the  FUMS (stands for F.U.  MS) Podcast by Kathy talks to Mari L. McCarthy, the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer ofCreateWriteNow.com

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

How low self-esteem affects your personal relationships

Healthy relationships – romantic and otherwise – are built upon mutual respect, open communication, fairness, and acceptance. When these attributes are compromised or eroded, relationships founder...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

Book review: Heal yourself with journaling power

This is a guest post that was first published on https://lifelikeagalaxygirl.com blog.

I reached out to review this new book written by Mari L McCarthy because this is exactly what I needed. I had...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Self Growth

7 Easy Ways to Build Self-Esteem and Your Confidence

If you or someone you know is suffering from low self-esteem it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “oh well, it’s not worth trying anything to improve my outlook or situation – I’m really...

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Maria Okorn
August 26, 2019

Book Review: Heal Yourself with Journaling Power by Mari L. McCarthy

Book Review: Heal Yourself with Journaling Power by Mari L. McCarthy
Spirituality & Health talks with author Mari L. McCarthy about the inspiration of her book Heal Your Self With Journaling Power Similar to ...
Karen Brown-Tyson
August 19, 2019

How to Overcome Writer’s Block with 3 Easy Strategies

How to Overcome Writer’s Block with 3 Easy Strategies
This is a guest post that was first published on https://karenbrowntyson.com blog.
Mari McCarthy
August 15, 2019

Make these 6 personal choices to improve your self-esteem

Make these 6 personal choices to improve your self-esteem
How you feel about yourself is a conscious choice. Some individuals spend their lives wallowing in misery, feeling sorry for themselves, and blaming...
Kay Butzin
August 12, 2019

15 Day Spiritual Journey

15 Day Spiritual Journey
I have been studying A Course in Miracles since 1996 and earlier this year read A Course of Love, a continuation of ACIM. When I finished, I accepted...
Mari McCarthy
August 8, 2019

Why strong self-esteem is the secret to success in life

Why strong self-esteem is the secret to success in life
Good self-esteem and success in life go hand-in-hand. It’s difficult to achieve anything if you don’t believe you can, or if you believe others are...
Kathy Young
August 5, 2019

FUMS Podcast Number 042 – Mari L. McCarthy: Journaling For The Health Of It

FUMS Podcast Number 042 – Mari L. McCarthy: Journaling For The Health Of It
In this episode of the FUMS (stands for F.U. MS) Podcast by Kathy talks to Mari L. McCarthy, the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of...
Mari L. McCarthy
August 1, 2019

How low self-esteem affects your personal relationships

How low self-esteem affects your personal relationships
Healthy relationships – romantic and otherwise – are built upon mutual respect, open communication, fairness, and acceptance. When these attributes...
Alanna
July 29, 2019

Book review: Heal yourself with journaling power

Book review: Heal yourself with journaling power
This is a guest post that was first published on https://lifelikeagalaxygirl.com blog. I reached out to review this new book written by Mari L...
Mari L. McCarthy
July 25, 2019

7 Easy Ways to Build Self-Esteem and Your Confidence

7 Easy Ways to Build Self-Esteem and Your Confidence
If you or someone you know is suffering from low self-esteem it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “oh well, it’s not worth trying...

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