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

Journal Writing Trains You To Become The World’s Greatest Goal Getter

My friend Carey is frustrated because she wants very much to accomplish something but she just doesn't seem to get anywhere. Her passion for her goal never wanes; every day she's talking of it, dreaming and hoping and praying and even gathering ideas and tools. But nothing ever actually gets done.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

The 10 Question Journaling Health Check Up

When you go to the doctor’s office for a medical check-up, your physician records your vital statistics – height, weight, pulse, blood pressure – and asks you a number of questions about your...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

4 Journaling Tips for a Sunny Day

It’s finally May and spring (though it does feel like summer!) is in full bloom. With warm breezes ruffling your hair, the sun shining and days getting longer and brighter, it is becoming...

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

Mother's Day Journaling Prompts: Life Lessons From Mom

Mothers are sources of infinite knowledge and wisdom, whether you are five or 50 years old. Your mom probably taught you countless valuable lessons throughout your life, from how to pick yourself up...

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

Where are the Edges in Your Journal Writing?

Experiences like journaling or creativity, physical training or attaining goals for self-improvement are activities we engage in because we're interested in being the best we can be. Though...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy

Where Did The "Just Like You" Book Come From?

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling, Money Matters

Journaling Challenge: Master Your Money in 7 Days

Here is a piece of positive news in a tough economic climate: you can make a fresh financial start in just a week, using only your journal and a pen.

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

Personal Journaling Creates Easy Outcomes to Difficult Conversations

In our day-to-day life, conflicts or disagreements arise. To prevent small problems from becoming major issues, we have to initiate conflict management conversations that we’d prefer to forget about...

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

Journaling: Self-Improvement or Self-Growth?

I've been toying with these two terms, as we move on in to our next adventure with CreateWriteNow. We talk so much about using journal writing to achieve personal goals, and we use self-growth and...

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Mari L. McCarthy
May 16, 2012

Journal Writing Trains You To Become The World’s Greatest Goal Getter

Journal Writing Trains You To Become The World’s Greatest Goal Getter
My friend Carey is frustrated because she wants very much to accomplish something but she just doesn't seem to get anywhere. Her passion for her...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 14, 2012

The 10 Question Journaling Health Check Up

The 10 Question Journaling Health Check Up
When you go to the doctor’s office for a medical check-up, your physician records your vital statistics – height, weight, pulse, blood pressure –...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 11, 2012

4 Journaling Tips for a Sunny Day

4 Journaling Tips for a Sunny Day
It’s finally May and spring (though it does feel like summer!) is in full bloom. With warm breezes ruffling your hair, the sun shining and days...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 10, 2012

Mother's Day Journaling Prompts: Life Lessons From Mom

Mother's Day Journaling Prompts: Life Lessons From Mom
Mothers are sources of infinite knowledge and wisdom, whether you are five or 50 years old. Your mom probably taught you countless valuable lessons...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 9, 2012

Where are the Edges in Your Journal Writing?

Where are the Edges in Your Journal Writing?
Experiences like journaling or creativity, physical training or attaining goals for self-improvement are activities we engage in because we're...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 7, 2012

Journaling Challenge: Master Your Money in 7 Days

Journaling Challenge: Master Your Money in 7 Days
Here is a piece of positive news in a tough economic climate: you can make a fresh financial start in just a week, using only your journal and a pen.
Mari L. McCarthy
May 4, 2012

Personal Journaling Creates Easy Outcomes to Difficult Conversations

Personal Journaling Creates Easy Outcomes to Difficult Conversations
In our day-to-day life, conflicts or disagreements arise. To prevent small problems from becoming major issues, we have to initiate conflict...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 2, 2012

Journaling: Self-Improvement or Self-Growth?

Journaling: Self-Improvement or Self-Growth?
I've been toying with these two terms, as we move on in to our next adventure with CreateWriteNow. We talk so much about using journal writing to...

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