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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 | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

Journal Power: Being Still

Mari L. McCarthy

This is a post about how we can use our journals to go deeper into being still.

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

Journal Power: Planning

Mari L. McCarthy

Are you a planner? I suppose there are two kinds of people: those who like to plan ahead and those who would rather be spontaneous. Nonetheless, there are many situations that go a lot more smoothly...

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Journal Power: Succeeding in Relationships

Mari L. McCarthy

The way we get along with other people is a big indicator of our personal happiness. If our relationships are easy going and generally supportive, we're much more likely to feel confident and...

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

Journaling Builds Resilience

Mari L. McCarthy

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Journal Power: Getting Into Moods

Mari L. McCarthy

How aware are you of the moods you experience? Sure, you notice bad moods and other powerful emotions, but are you sensitive to the mood that’s predominant in any given moment of your life?

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

Journaling a New Story After Brain Injury

Mari L. McCarthy

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

Journal Power: Anger and Arguments

Mari L. McCarthy

My fortune cookie from Chinese takeout last night gave me an intriguing message: “The best response to anger is delay.”

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Recharge Your Personal Journal Batteries Write Now

Mari L. McCarthy

Have you been falling behind on your daily journaling lately? Is your personal journal gathering dust and feeling neglected? Don’t worry - this happens to the best of us. Once you get out of the...

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