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

Why Journaling Playlists Rock!

Whenever I start a “formal” writing gig (as in something I write for money), I put on some music. Occasionally, a podcast themed around storytelling or making things. Something inspiring. 

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

Journal Power: Compassion Empowerment

For a journal writing inspiration, I’m thinking about the difference between different kinds of loving. After all, it is the Love Month.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

The Best Friend a Girl Could Have

By Angee Robertson

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journaling Weight Control Challenge: I Love My Food Journal!

We started our 1st annual Get Real Weight Control Journaling Challenge Saturday. You can join the Journaling Challenge here--we have an awesome Facebook Group for it-- and I have to say, in just a...

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

Journal Power: Self-Discovery as a Sport

Sometimes we go on vision quests, seeking our Selves, our personal truths. In this blog, we talk about journaling for Self-discovery.

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

Journaling as Craft, Not Just Confession!

For the longest time, “diaries” were way too feminine for me. In the mid- to late-1990s, a diary was something to which you confessed your deepest secrets. It was almost always pink, and came with a...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Sneak Peek: Saturday's Journaling Get Real Weight Loss Challenge

We're already one month into 2014, which may mean that the shine has begun to wear off your New Year’s resolutions, plans, intentions, whatever you call them. Did you commit to keep up a healthier...

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

Journal Power: Getting Over Disappointment

I’m an optimist, and I prefer at all times to accentuate the positive. But the only way I can regularly keep up a cheerful outlook is with help from my journal. Because when I am faithful to my...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journaling: Winning the Battle of the Bulges

“This New Year’s resolution makes me feel like we’re enlisting in WWII.” Ed remarked as we sat in the car waiting for our noontime meeting and our second tour of duty with a structured weight loss...

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Why Journaling Playlists Rock!-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
February 7, 2014

Why Journaling Playlists Rock!

Why Journaling Playlists Rock!
Whenever I start a “formal” writing gig (as in something I write for money), I put on some music. Occasionally, a podcast themed around storytelling...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: Compassion Empowerment-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
February 5, 2014

Journal Power: Compassion Empowerment

Journal Power: Compassion Empowerment
For a journal writing inspiration, I’m thinking about the difference between different kinds of loving. After all, it is the Love Month.
Read More Details Click to view blog post
The Best Friend a Girl Could Have-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
February 4, 2014

The Best Friend a Girl Could Have

The Best Friend a Girl Could Have
By Angee Robertson
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling Weight Control Challenge: I Love My Food Journal!-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
February 3, 2014

Journaling Weight Control Challenge: I Love My Food Journal!

Journaling Weight Control Challenge: I Love My Food Journal!
We started our 1st annual Get Real Weight Control Journaling Challenge Saturday. You can join the Journaling Challenge here--we have an awesome...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: Self-Discovery as a Sport-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 29, 2014

Journal Power: Self-Discovery as a Sport

Journal Power: Self-Discovery as a Sport
Sometimes we go on vision quests, seeking our Selves, our personal truths. In this blog, we talk about journaling for Self-discovery.
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling as Craft, Not Just Confession!-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 28, 2014

Journaling as Craft, Not Just Confession!

Journaling as Craft, Not Just Confession!
For the longest time, “diaries” were way too feminine for me. In the mid- to late-1990s, a diary was something to which you confessed your deepest...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Sneak Peek: Saturday's Journaling Get Real Weight Loss Challenge-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 27, 2014

Sneak Peek: Saturday's Journaling Get Real Weight Loss Challenge

Sneak Peek: Saturday's Journaling Get Real Weight Loss Challenge
We're already one month into 2014, which may mean that the shine has begun to wear off your New Year’s resolutions, plans, intentions, whatever you...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: Getting Over Disappointment-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 22, 2014

Journal Power: Getting Over Disappointment

Journal Power: Getting Over Disappointment
I’m an optimist, and I prefer at all times to accentuate the positive. But the only way I can regularly keep up a cheerful outlook is with help from...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling: Winning the Battle of the Bulges-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 21, 2014

Journaling: Winning the Battle of the Bulges

Journaling: Winning the Battle of the Bulges
“This New Year’s resolution makes me feel like we’re enlisting in WWII.” Ed remarked as we sat in the car waiting for our noontime meeting and our...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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