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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Sneak Peek: Saturday's Journaling Get Real Weight Loss Challenge

We're already one month into 2014, which may mean that the shine has begun to wear off your New Year’s resolutions, plans, intentions, whatever you call them. Did you commit to keep up a healthier lifestyle and get in shape this year? Did you vow to eat more whole foods and cut back on packaged meals? Did you set your sights on running a 5K in the spring or fitting into an old pair of jeans? Or something even loftier?

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

Journal Power: Getting Over Disappointment

I’m an optimist, and I prefer at all times to accentuate the positive. But the only way I can regularly keep up a cheerful outlook is with help from my journal. Because when I am faithful to my...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journaling: Winning the Battle of the Bulges

“This New Year’s resolution makes me feel like we’re enlisting in WWII.” Ed remarked as we sat in the car waiting for our noontime meeting and our second tour of duty with a structured weight loss...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog

28 Days Weight Control Journaling Challenge Makes Debut

CreateWriteNow’s innovative program helps participants lose weight; combines daily journaling with on-line interaction & support

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

Journaling Away False Evidence Appearing Real

When’s the last time you took stock of your fears? Get ready to open up Pandora’s box, because that’s what we’re doing today. We all have our own personal fears, but what isn’t always obvious is...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling, Health

Journal Power: Emotional Control

Does it seem like your emotions are just running wild lately? Is it a constant roller coaster of highs and lows? Have you considered using your journal to get control of the situation?

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

Journal Power: Why is Self-Love So Important?

It’s not easy to understand what self-love is. Loving others and hoping for love from them in return is mind-bending enough. Self-love seems to suggest some weird connection between me and me, and...

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

6 Journal Writing Prompts for Acquiring Awesome Self-Awareness

When was the last time you had one of those--in Oprah’s words--”aha!” moments? When was the last time you were truly in tune with what was going on inside your being—mind, body and soul? When was...

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

Journal Power: How to Do Your 2014 Plan with Ease and Creativity

At the turn of the year we are always encouraged to make a plan for the coming 12 months. Review the past year, everyone suggests, and write out your plan for achieving goals in the new year.

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Sneak Peek: Saturday's Journaling Get Real Weight Loss Challenge-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 27, 2014

Sneak Peek: Saturday's Journaling Get Real Weight Loss Challenge

Sneak Peek: Saturday's Journaling Get Real Weight Loss Challenge
We're already one month into 2014, which may mean that the shine has begun to wear off your New Year’s resolutions, plans, intentions, whatever you...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: Getting Over Disappointment-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 22, 2014

Journal Power: Getting Over Disappointment

Journal Power: Getting Over Disappointment
I’m an optimist, and I prefer at all times to accentuate the positive. But the only way I can regularly keep up a cheerful outlook is with help from...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling: Winning the Battle of the Bulges-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 21, 2014

Journaling: Winning the Battle of the Bulges

Journaling: Winning the Battle of the Bulges
“This New Year’s resolution makes me feel like we’re enlisting in WWII.” Ed remarked as we sat in the car waiting for our noontime meeting and our...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
28 Days Weight Control Journaling Challenge Makes Debut-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 20, 2014

28 Days Weight Control Journaling Challenge Makes Debut

28 Days Weight Control Journaling Challenge Makes Debut
CreateWriteNow’s innovative program helps participants lose weight; combines daily journaling with on-line interaction & support
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling Away False Evidence Appearing Real-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 20, 2014

Journaling Away False Evidence Appearing Real

Journaling Away False Evidence Appearing Real
When’s the last time you took stock of your fears? Get ready to open up Pandora’s box, because that’s what we’re doing today. We all have our own...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: Emotional Control-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 15, 2014

Journal Power: Emotional Control

Journal Power: Emotional Control
Does it seem like your emotions are just running wild lately? Is it a constant roller coaster of highs and lows? Have you considered using your...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: Why is Self-Love So Important?-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 8, 2014

Journal Power: Why is Self-Love So Important?

Journal Power: Why is Self-Love So Important?
It’s not easy to understand what self-love is. Loving others and hoping for love from them in return is mind-bending enough. Self-love seems to...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
6 Journal Writing Prompts for Acquiring Awesome Self-Awareness-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 7, 2014

6 Journal Writing Prompts for Acquiring Awesome Self-Awareness

6 Journal Writing Prompts for Acquiring Awesome Self-Awareness
When was the last time you had one of those--in Oprah’s words--”aha!” moments? When was the last time you were truly in tune with what was going on...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journal Power: How to Do Your 2014 Plan with Ease and Creativity-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
January 1, 2014

Journal Power: How to Do Your 2014 Plan with Ease and Creativity

Journal Power: How to Do Your 2014 Plan with Ease and Creativity
At the turn of the year we are always encouraged to make a plan for the coming 12 months. Review the past year, everyone suggests, and write out...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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