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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling, Health

The Secret Behind Writers’ Ideas: Emotion

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Health

Food Fun Journaling for National Nutrition Month

This March marks the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month, held annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme for 2013 is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” and encourages...

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

3 Journal Writing Relive Your Memories Exercises

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect,” said French writer Anaïs Nin. This sentiment rings especially true for journal writing, whether you are journaling to savor a...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Health

Gratitude Journaling for the Health of It

“Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got till it’s gone,” says the classic Joni Mitchell song. This sentiment couldn’t be more true than when you apply it to your physical health.

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

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity

I have a hard time processing my feelings. There, I said it. I can’t help it! It is just a fact. The problem with me is that I do not seem to be able to know what I am feeling unless I talk about...

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

Channeling Jealousy into Journaling Therapy

“Jealousy is such a direct attack on whatever measure of confidence you’ve been able to muster. But if you continue to write, you are probably going to have to deal with it, because some wonderful,...

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: What Does It Mean to Do Your Best?

A friend made me so happy with a statement that truly opened my eyes.

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Creating a Memory Personal Journal for Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a great time to keep a journal for personal reflection, both to document the joys of this exciting time in your life but also to work through any doubts or other anxiety you may be...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling, Health

Journaling for Mental Health

As you get older I have found it harder and harder to find that calm center within myself. Oftentimes we get so busy with our lives that we forget what it is to have peace. If we stay in this state...

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Mari L. McCarthy
March 4, 2013

Food Fun Journaling for National Nutrition Month

Food Fun Journaling for National Nutrition Month
This March marks the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month, held annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme for 2013 is...
Mari L. McCarthy
February 25, 2013

3 Journal Writing Relive Your Memories Exercises

3 Journal Writing Relive Your Memories Exercises
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect,” said French writer Anaïs Nin. This sentiment rings especially true for journal...
Mari L. McCarthy
January 22, 2013

Gratitude Journaling for the Health of It

Gratitude Journaling for the Health of It
“Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got till it’s gone,” says the classic Joni Mitchell song. This sentiment couldn’t be more...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 8, 2012

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity
I have a hard time processing my feelings. There, I said it. I can’t help it! It is just a fact. The problem with me is that I do not seem to be...
Mari L. McCarthy
October 12, 2012

Channeling Jealousy into Journaling Therapy

Channeling Jealousy into Journaling Therapy
“Jealousy is such a direct attack on whatever measure of confidence you’ve been able to muster. But if you continue to write, you are probably going...
Mari L. McCarthy
October 9, 2012

Creating a Memory Personal Journal for Pregnancy

Creating a Memory Personal Journal for Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a great time to keep a journal for personal reflection, both to document the joys of this exciting time in your life but also to work...
Mari L. McCarthy
September 27, 2012

Journaling for Mental Health

Journaling for Mental Health
As you get older I have found it harder and harder to find that calm center within myself. Oftentimes we get so busy with our lives that we forget...

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