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

Are We There Yet? Journaling Through NaNoWriMo

One week left of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)!  Every November, hundreds of thousands of people participate in this fun, creative activity. The premise is simple: write a novel in a month. However, carrying out that premise can be intimidating! You might think, “Write an entire book in a month? How is that even possible?” But have no fear: if you’re participating this year, journaling can help you through those frustrating moments, and your writer’s block and help you finish up on time. Here are just a few ways your personal journal can come to the rescue.

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

Journal Power: Being Still

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

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

Journal Power: Planning

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

Journal Power: Succeeding in Relationships

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...

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

Journaling Builds Resilience

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

Journal Power: Getting Into Moods

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? 

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

Journaling a New Story After Brain Injury

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

Journal Power: Anger and Arguments

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

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Recharge Your Personal Journal Batteries Write Now

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...

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Mari L. McCarthy
November 23, 2013

Are We There Yet? Journaling Through NaNoWriMo

Are We There Yet? Journaling Through NaNoWriMo
One week left of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Every November, hundreds of thousands of people participate in this fun, creative...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 20, 2013

Journal Power: Being Still

Journal Power: Being Still
This is a post about how we can use our journals to go deeper into being still.
Mari L. McCarthy
November 13, 2013

Journal Power: Planning

Journal Power: Planning
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, ...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 6, 2013

Journal Power: Succeeding in Relationships

Journal Power: Succeeding in Relationships
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,...
Mari L. McCarthy
October 30, 2013

Journal Power: Getting Into Moods

Journal Power: Getting Into Moods
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...
Mari L. McCarthy
October 23, 2013

Journal Power: Anger and Arguments

Journal Power: Anger and Arguments
My fortune cookie from Chinese takeout last night gave me an intriguing message: “The best response to anger is delay.”
Mari L. McCarthy
October 22, 2013

Recharge Your Personal Journal Batteries Write Now

Recharge Your Personal Journal Batteries Write Now
Have you been falling behind on your daily journaling lately? Is your personal journal gathering dust and feeling neglected? Don’t worry - this...

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