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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

5 Journal Prompts for Writers

Writing, just like any other skill, takes time and energy to develop. You probably wouldn’t wake up one morning and expect to run a marathon the same day; you would train and practice and stretch and get yourself into the right physical condition for the race. Developing your writing skills is a similar process: by working at it consistently every day, you become a stronger and more versatile writer.

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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

The Journey With My Journal

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

Journaling to Celebrate “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”

No matter how old you are, the magical words, “Once upon a time…,” have the power to transport you to a world of faraway kingdoms, hair-raising adventures and enchanting love stories. Fairy tales...

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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 | Journaling Therapy

3 Inspiring Art Journaling Activities Write Now

Your personal journal has many roles. It can be a confidante, a therapist, a sounding board and also a blank canvas. You can fill it with drawings, collages, designs and words in any way you want....

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

Journal Writing Therapy Brightens Up Even The Bluest Winter Blues

Is it spring yet? “Punxsutawney Phil” didn’t see his shadow this Groundhog Day, predicting an early spring for 2013, but most of us are still waiting for the sunshine as we trudge through a long...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Valentine's Day Journaling: Savoring The Love

It is easy to lose sight of love in the world when we see the evidence of hate every time we read the news. Love stories don’t often make headlines, and accounts of crime, inequality and despair...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

What the Health? How to Become Your Own Forever Health Guru

Your health should be your single most important priority. Yes, even more important than your career, your family and your bank account, because being healthy allows you to care for every other part...

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Mari L. McCarthy
March 5, 2013

5 Journal Prompts for Writers

5 Journal Prompts for Writers
Writing, just like any other skill, takes time and energy to develop. You probably wouldn’t wake up one morning and expect to run a marathon the...
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 26, 2013

Journaling to Celebrate “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”

Journaling to Celebrate “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”
No matter how old you are, the magical words, “Once upon a time…,” have the power to transport you to a world of faraway kingdoms, hair-raising...
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
February 20, 2013

3 Inspiring Art Journaling Activities Write Now

3 Inspiring Art Journaling Activities Write Now
Your personal journal has many roles. It can be a confidante, a therapist, a sounding board and also a blank canvas. You can fill it with drawings,...
Mari L. McCarthy
February 18, 2013

Journal Writing Therapy Brightens Up Even The Bluest Winter Blues

Journal Writing Therapy Brightens Up Even The Bluest Winter Blues
Is it spring yet? “Punxsutawney Phil” didn’t see his shadow this Groundhog Day, predicting an early spring for 2013, but most of us are still...
Mari L. McCarthy
February 14, 2013

Valentine's Day Journaling: Savoring The Love

Valentine's Day Journaling: Savoring The Love
It is easy to lose sight of love in the world when we see the evidence of hate every time we read the news. Love stories don’t often make headlines,...
Mari L. McCarthy
February 11, 2013

What the Health? How to Become Your Own Forever Health Guru

What the Health? How to Become Your Own Forever Health Guru
Your health should be your single most important priority. Yes, even more important than your career, your family and your bank account, because...

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