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

6 Journal Writing Prompts for Acquiring Awesome Self-Awareness

When was the last time you had one of those--in Oprah’s words--”aha!” moments? When was the last time you were truly in tune with what was going on inside your being—mind, body and soul? When was the last time you felt fully present and self-aware?

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

Journal Power: How to Do Your 2014 Plan with Ease and Creativity

At the turn of the year we are always encouraged to make a plan for the coming 12 months. Review the past year, everyone suggests, and write out your plan for achieving goals in the new year.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

How 27 Days of Journaling Kick Starts Your Personal Transformation

Join CreateWriteNow’s Journaling for the Self of It ™ tribe for our annual 27 Days Life-Changing Journaling Challenge tomorrow and you’ll reconnect with yourself, eliminate leftover unhealthy,...

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

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's the Journaling Expo!

Happy New Year! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be sponsoring our 2nd Annual Journaling Expo*** to start 2014 off write. This exciting online event will take place on Sunday, January 12 from 1...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

27 Days Journaling Challenge: Start Winning Your Life Back

Does the thought of the New Year (2014!) elevate your already astronomical stress levels, anxieties and fears because you haven't made peace with your Self and 2013? Well then, take the 27 Days...

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

(Lots of) Journal Writing puts the Ho! Ho! Ho! Into Your Holidays

The holiday season is here and many of us are feeling pretty darn Bah Humbug. We’re stressing about what we’re making and baking, how to decorate our home, how to manage family dynamics, and what we...

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

Journal Writing: Hunting for Golden Threads Among the Illusions

It’s 5:00 am. Do you know where your journal is? From my teens to now I have struggled with a sleep disorder, and as a result my journals have been filled with the meanderings of a sleepy 5:00 am...

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

Journal Power: Playing with Words

To my mind, one of the coolest uses of journal writing is playing with words. When you sit down to write something, usually there’s some reason for doing so, something you want to communicate to...

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

Are We There Yet? Journaling Through NaNoWriMo

One week left of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Every November, hundreds of thousands of people participate in this fun, creative activity. The premise is simple: write a novel in a...

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6 Journal Writing Prompts for Acquiring Awesome Self-Awareness-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 7, 2014

6 Journal Writing Prompts for Acquiring Awesome Self-Awareness

6 Journal Writing Prompts for Acquiring Awesome Self-Awareness
When was the last time you had one of those--in Oprah’s words--”aha!” moments? When was the last time you were truly in tune with what was going on...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: How to Do Your 2014 Plan with Ease and Creativity-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 1, 2014

Journal Power: How to Do Your 2014 Plan with Ease and Creativity

Journal Power: How to Do Your 2014 Plan with Ease and Creativity
At the turn of the year we are always encouraged to make a plan for the coming 12 months. Review the past year, everyone suggests, and write out...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
How 27 Days of Journaling Kick Starts Your Personal Transformation-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 31, 2013

How 27 Days of Journaling Kick Starts Your Personal Transformation

How 27 Days of Journaling Kick Starts Your Personal Transformation
Join CreateWriteNow’s Journaling for the Self of It ™ tribe for our annual 27 Days Life-Changing Journaling Challenge tomorrow and you’ll reconnect...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Ho! Ho! Ho! It's the Journaling Expo!-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 12, 2013

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's the Journaling Expo!

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's the Journaling Expo!
Happy New Year! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be sponsoring our 2nd Annual Journaling Expo*** to start 2014 off write. This exciting online...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
27 Days Journaling Challenge: Start Winning Your Life Back-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 10, 2013

27 Days Journaling Challenge: Start Winning Your Life Back

27 Days Journaling Challenge: Start Winning Your Life Back
Does the thought of the New Year (2014!) elevate your already astronomical stress levels, anxieties and fears because you haven't made peace with...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
(Lots of) Journal Writing puts the Ho! Ho! Ho! Into Your Holidays-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 5, 2013

(Lots of) Journal Writing puts the Ho! Ho! Ho! Into Your Holidays

(Lots of) Journal Writing puts the Ho! Ho! Ho! Into Your Holidays
The holiday season is here and many of us are feeling pretty darn Bah Humbug. We’re stressing about what we’re making and baking, how to decorate...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Writing: Hunting for Golden Threads Among the Illusions-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 3, 2013

Journal Writing: Hunting for Golden Threads Among the Illusions

Journal Writing: Hunting for Golden Threads Among the Illusions
It’s 5:00 am. Do you know where your journal is? From my teens to now I have struggled with a sleep disorder, and as a result my journals have been...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: Playing with Words-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 27, 2013

Journal Power: Playing with Words

Journal Power: Playing with Words
To my mind, one of the coolest uses of journal writing is playing with words. When you sit down to write something, usually there’s some reason for...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Are We There Yet? Journaling Through NaNoWriMo-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 23, 2013

Are We There Yet? Journaling Through NaNoWriMo

Are We There Yet? Journaling Through NaNoWriMo
One week left of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Every November, hundreds of thousands of people participate in this fun, creative...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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