Mari's Journaling Power Blog | CreateWriteNow

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, Health

10 Quick Journaling Power Prompts to Calm Your Mind

Mari L. McCarthy

When worries and anxious thoughts creep into your mind, they are hard to sweep away again. One small concern leads to a larger one and then another and another… and soon, you are surrounded by stressful thoughts.

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

My Greatest Benefits of Journal Writing: A Short List

Mari L. McCarthy

This post celebrates my friend @Dawn Herring's 5th anniversary of #JournalChat Live. Thank you Dawn, of refreshwithdawnherring.blogspot.com for guiding and encouraging us to #WriteON!

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Letting Go of "Should" With Journal Writing

Mari L. McCarthy

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys

The Challenge… Peace of Mind and Body: 27 Days of Journaling to Health & Happiness

Mari L. McCarthy

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

3 Reasons Why Writing in a Journal is Good for Your Mental Health

Mari L. McCarthy

Whether you are now entering a rehab program or you have just completed one, many rehab centers will suggest that you begin to journal your emotions and your experiences. Two items as simple as a pen...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog

Journal Writing: What Will People Think If They Read This After I Am Gone?

Mari L. McCarthy

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Self Growth

Not Just A Pretty Face: Writing Self-Therapy For The Self-Conscious

Mari L. McCarthy

If you had the kind of best friend that always tried to support you, always tried to meet your needs, and had your best interests at heart, how would you treat that Best Bud?

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

Writing Therapy to Heal: Finding Strength in Forgiveness

Mari L. McCarthy

We have all had times in our lives when the people we care about have disappointed, hurt or betrayed us. If you think back on some of these instances – whether they happened a week ago or a decade...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Journeys