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

Journaling Through Your Injuries

An injury -- whether it’s a bad back, a broken finger, a torn ACL or a recurring muscle spasm -- takes a heavy toll on you, both physically and mentally. You may have to cope with sleepless nights because of pain or struggle to do everyday activities because of your body’s limitations. Just as challenging (if not more so) is having to deal with the emotional side of injury -- feelings of frustration, anger, helplessness or dependence.

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

Keep a Daily Journaling Practice Forever

The word “forever” can be intimidating or frightening at times. You might experience some uneasiness at the thought of committing to do anything for the rest of your days – being married to the same...

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

Therapeutic Journaling Exercise: Letting Go of 2012

We're into a new year of goals, resolutions and intentions but have you made peace with 2012 and truly let it go?

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journaling The Love, Hope, Peace and Joy

Happy New Year! Now is a good time to reflect on the values we’ve heard so much about during the holiday season: hope, love, peace and joy. How do you find each of these qualities in your everyday...

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

Journal Writing Your 2013 One-word Resolutions

It’s that time again, folks! January 1 is almost here, and now is your chance to kick off 2013 with fresh New Year’s resolutions.

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

Make a Vision Collage to Start the New Year Off Right

The end of the year is always a hectic and festive time, full of parties, family get-togethers and traditional celebrations. By the end of December, you might feel like you haven’t stopped to catch...

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Journal to Cure Holiday Hangover

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Journaling and Inner Peace

I wanted to be cheerful and sunny in this post, especially to honor the holidays, but the sad event in Newtown CT last Friday is still front-of-mind and celebration today seems a little premature.

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

Journaling Therapy Exercise: Dealing with Disappointment

Life doesn’t always go the way you planned it, and learning how to cope with disappointment – from small setbacks to devastating blows – is an essential skill to develop for your emotional health....

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Mari L. McCarthy
January 11, 2013

Journaling Through Your Injuries

Journaling Through Your Injuries
An injury -- whether it’s a bad back, a broken finger, a torn ACL or a recurring muscle spasm -- takes a heavy toll on you, both physically and...
Mari L. McCarthy
January 9, 2013

Keep a Daily Journaling Practice Forever

Keep a Daily Journaling Practice Forever
The word “forever” can be intimidating or frightening at times. You might experience some uneasiness at the thought of committing to do anything for...
Mari L. McCarthy
January 7, 2013

Therapeutic Journaling Exercise: Letting Go of 2012

Therapeutic Journaling Exercise: Letting Go of 2012
We're into a new year of goals, resolutions and intentions but have you made peace with 2012 and truly let it go?
Mari L. McCarthy
January 1, 2013

Journaling The Love, Hope, Peace and Joy

Journaling The Love, Hope, Peace and Joy
Happy New Year! Now is a good time to reflect on the values we’ve heard so much about during the holiday season: hope, love, peace and joy. How do...
Mari L. McCarthy
December 31, 2012

Journal Writing Your 2013 One-word Resolutions

Journal Writing Your 2013 One-word Resolutions
It’s that time again, folks! January 1 is almost here, and now is your chance to kick off 2013 with fresh New Year’s resolutions.
Mari L. McCarthy
December 28, 2012

Make a Vision Collage to Start the New Year Off Right

Make a Vision Collage to Start the New Year Off Right
The end of the year is always a hectic and festive time, full of parties, family get-togethers and traditional celebrations. By the end of December,...
Mari L. McCarthy
December 19, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Journaling and Inner Peace

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Journaling and Inner Peace
I wanted to be cheerful and sunny in this post, especially to honor the holidays, but the sad event in Newtown CT last Friday is still front-of-mind...
Mari L. McCarthy
December 17, 2012

Journaling Therapy Exercise: Dealing with Disappointment

Journaling Therapy Exercise: Dealing with Disappointment
Life doesn’t always go the way you planned it, and learning how to cope with disappointment – from small setbacks to devastating blows – is an...

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