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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence

A few years ago I had a bad experience with therapy that left me dealing with everything on my own. My therapist turned out to be someone who wanted to do me harm and when she was found out I was left alone to deal with the consequences.  As a result of this I found I couldn't talk about what I was going through, the only thing I felt was fear, I couldn't laugh, cry, talk, write or express anything I was so scared. It was then I discovered art journaling.

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

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving

Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie may fill you up on Thanksgiving Day, but make sure you leave a little extra room for a hearty helping of journal writing. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journaling Cures The Common Cold, Flu Bug, Winter Blues...

It’s the time of year when everyone seems to be coming down with something: a lingering cold, a flu bug, a case of the winter blues. It’s hard to focus on work, family or any other priorities when...

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

Journaling: A Fresh Tool for Effective Managers

Most new managers today are challenged to find ways to develop their management skills within the companies that promoted them. Fifty-seven percent of new managers learn to be a leader primarily...

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Take Yourself on a Date

Another great gift that Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way, brought to us – in addition to the wildly popular Morning Pages – was the suggestion that every now and then we take ourselves out...

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

How to Learn About Your Most Authentic Goals through Journaling

Figuring out what you want to do with your life is daunting. Whether you're 21 or 52, a true path can sometimes be very elusive, especially considering the heavy demands of day-to-day life. But, one...

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

Journal Writing About Everyday Heroes

Today marks Veterans Day in the United States, an occasion where we honor and thank the men and women who have served in the military. Since it is a day where we reflect on service, duty and...

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

Journal Writing a Just-for-Fun To-Do List

Lists, lists, lists – it seems like you have a million of them going all at once. Shopping lists, work priority lists, household to-do lists, lists to keep track of other lists! While lists can keep...

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

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity

I have a hard time processing my feelings. There, I said it. I can’t help it! It is just a fact. The problem with me is that I do not seem to be able to know what I am feeling unless I talk about...

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Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 20, 2012

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence
A few years ago I had a bad experience with therapy that left me dealing with everything on my own. My therapist turned out to be someone who wanted...
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Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 19, 2012

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving
Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie may fill you up on Thanksgiving Day, but make sure you leave a little extra room for a hearty helping of...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling Cures The Common Cold, Flu Bug, Winter Blues...-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 16, 2012

Journaling Cures The Common Cold, Flu Bug, Winter Blues...

Journaling Cures The Common Cold, Flu Bug, Winter Blues...
It’s the time of year when everyone seems to be coming down with something: a lingering cold, a flu bug, a case of the winter blues. It’s hard to...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling: A Fresh Tool for Effective Managers-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 15, 2012

Journaling: A Fresh Tool for Effective Managers

Journaling: A Fresh Tool for Effective Managers
Most new managers today are challenged to find ways to develop their management skills within the companies that promoted them. Fifty-seven percent...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Wednesday Journaling Writes: Take Yourself on a Date-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 14, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Take Yourself on a Date

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Take Yourself on a Date
Another great gift that Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way, brought to us – in addition to the wildly popular Morning Pages – was the...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
How to Learn About Your Most Authentic Goals through Journaling-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 13, 2012

How to Learn About Your Most Authentic Goals through Journaling

How to Learn About Your Most Authentic Goals through Journaling
Figuring out what you want to do with your life is daunting. Whether you're 21 or 52, a true path can sometimes be very elusive, especially...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Writing About Everyday Heroes-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 12, 2012

Journal Writing About Everyday Heroes

Journal Writing About Everyday Heroes
Today marks Veterans Day in the United States, an occasion where we honor and thank the men and women who have served in the military. Since it is a...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Writing a Just-for-Fun To-Do List-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 9, 2012

Journal Writing a Just-for-Fun To-Do List

Journal Writing a Just-for-Fun To-Do List
Lists, lists, lists – it seems like you have a million of them going all at once. Shopping lists, work priority lists, household to-do lists, lists...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 8, 2012

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity
I have a hard time processing my feelings. There, I said it. I can’t help it! It is just a fact. The problem with me is that I do not seem to be...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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