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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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Mari's Journaling Power Blog

How to Know You are Ready to Write A Book that Changes Lives

You want to write a book that changes lives. Awesome! But are you ready to make the positive and meaningful difference with your words that you desire? 

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What Do You Want To Do Better In 2026?

This article originally appeared at MyrtleRussell.com

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How Balanced College Environments Help Students Grow On and Off the Field

College is often described as a turning point. It is a period when students begin determining the most suitable path for them — academically or professionally.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | A nightly writing ritual

How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure

Life moves fast. Each day brings tasks, thoughts, and emotions that rarely find closure before the end of the day. Over time, these build into quiet tension that follows us into sleep and leaves us ...

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The Long Way Here: Listening to the Story Your Life Is Telling You

Every one of us has a long way here — a path shaped by choices, losses, surprises, and quiet moments that stay with us. For years, I never imagined I would write a book about mine. But the more I...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Writing Through Fear

Writing Through Fear To Discover Your Inner Strength

Fear can prevent us from chasing dreams, speaking our truth, or starting something new. But writing can be a powerful tool to confront and move through fear. Writing through fear is not just...

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From Symptoms To Solutions: How A Health Journal Can Empower Patients

In an age where medical appointments are often frustratingly short and healthcare systems move like a speedy conveyor belt, people are learning that self-awareness is one of the most valuable forms...

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Weird Little Things That’ve Helped My Mental Health (More Than I’d Like to Admit)

Look, I’ve tried all the usual things. The meditations. The gratitude journaling. That weird breathing app my therapist swears by. Some of it helps, but a lot of it just... doesn’t land. If you’ve...

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Finding Balance: Stress Management Strategies for the Holiday Season

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But if you’re like many people, your stress levels undoubtedly rise as soon as the winter months come into view. Work deadlines,...

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How to Know You are Ready to Write A Book that Changes Lives-featured
Nina Amir
January 7, 2026

How to Know You are Ready to Write A Book that Changes Lives

How to Know You are Ready to Write A Book that Changes Lives
You want to write a book that changes lives. Awesome! But are you ready to make the positive and meaningful difference with your words that you...
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What Do You Want To Do Better In 2026?-featured
Myrtle D. Russell
December 31, 2025

What Do You Want To Do Better In 2026?

What Do You Want To Do Better In 2026?
This article originally appeared at MyrtleRussell.com
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How Balanced College Environments Help Students Grow On and Off the Field-featured
Edrian Blasquino
December 17, 2025

How Balanced College Environments Help Students Grow On and Off the Field

How Balanced College Environments Help Students Grow On and Off the Field
College is often described as a turning point. It is a period when students begin determining the most suitable path for them — academically or...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure-featured
Clara Jensen
December 1, 2025

How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure

How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure
Life moves fast. Each day brings tasks, thoughts, and emotions that rarely find closure before the end of the day. Over time, these build into quiet...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
The Long Way Here: Listening to the Story Your Life Is Telling You-featured
Anne Spoldi
November 18, 2025

The Long Way Here: Listening to the Story Your Life Is Telling You

The Long Way Here: Listening to the Story Your Life Is Telling You
Every one of us has a long way here — a path shaped by choices, losses, surprises, and quiet moments that stay with us. For years, I never imagined I...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Writing Through Fear To Discover Your Inner Strength-featured
Emma Hart
November 3, 2025

Writing Through Fear To Discover Your Inner Strength

Writing Through Fear To Discover Your Inner Strength
Fear can prevent us from chasing dreams, speaking our truth, or starting something new. But writing can be a powerful tool to confront and move...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
From Symptoms To Solutions: How A Health Journal Can Empower Patients-featured
Dr. James C. Williamson
October 30, 2025

From Symptoms To Solutions: How A Health Journal Can Empower Patients

From Symptoms To Solutions: How A Health Journal Can Empower Patients
In an age where medical appointments are often frustratingly short and healthcare systems move like a speedy conveyor belt, people are learning that...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Weird Little Things That’ve Helped My Mental Health (More Than I’d Like to Admit)-featured
Mary Shannon
October 23, 2025

Weird Little Things That’ve Helped My Mental Health (More Than I’d Like to Admit)

Weird Little Things That’ve Helped My Mental Health (More Than I’d Like to Admit)
Look, I’ve tried all the usual things. The meditations. The gratitude journaling. That weird breathing app my therapist swears by. Some of it helps,...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Finding Balance: Stress Management Strategies for the Holiday Season-featured
Megan Isola
October 10, 2025

Finding Balance: Stress Management Strategies for the Holiday Season

Finding Balance: Stress Management Strategies for the Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But if you’re like many people, your stress levels undoubtedly rise as soon as...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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