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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Thoughts Running Wild? Try Creative Journal Writing

If you’ve ever had trouble focusing on a task or have struggled with falling asleep because your mind refuses to quiet down (and really, who hasn’t?), this advice is for you.

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

Reflective Journal Writing: The Best Primary Care Provider

Certain experiences in life are universal- and unfortunately one of those shared experiences is pain.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

New Journaling Challenge: Toughest, Grueling, Freeing, Focused 14 Days

All of Mari McCarthy's journaling challenges consist of a number of power packed days to help you heal some area of your life that needs attention. But her latest 14 day Build a Lasting Journaling...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journaling and Jogging: 5 Reasons Why Running and Writing Are a Match Made in Heaven.

There are a number of passions and pursuits that are available in life. Two popular passions are journaling and jogging. Although some may be surprised, the fact of the matter is that both are a...

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

Reflective Journaling: A Life or Death Choice

There are many benefits of journaling, particularly reflective journaling, when it comes to the big questions of life.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Commonplace Books: What Are They and Why I Have One

Right now I have two main journals. The first one has a colorful cover with really smooth, lined paper inside. This is where I write my thoughts and feelings. It’s the type of journal I have kept for...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Making a Living as a Writer

By Jennifer Roland 

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10 Ways to Make the Most of the Healing Power of Writing

Successful people throughout history have kept journals, from presidents to poets, and there is increasing evidence that putting pen to paper has a beneficial impact on both physical and...

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

How Journal Writing Can Make You Healthier

It's clear that word processing has become an essential part of our lives, but how often do we actually write for pleasure? Adults usually note things they need to remember and last time they jot...

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Thoughts Running Wild? Try Creative Journal Writing-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 3, 2015

Thoughts Running Wild? Try Creative Journal Writing

Thoughts Running Wild? Try Creative Journal Writing
If you’ve ever had trouble focusing on a task or have struggled with falling asleep because your mind refuses to quiet down (and really, who...
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Reflective Journal Writing: The Best Primary Care Provider-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
October 21, 2015

Reflective Journal Writing: The Best Primary Care Provider

Reflective Journal Writing: The Best Primary Care Provider
Certain experiences in life are universal- and unfortunately one of those shared experiences is pain.
Read More Details Click to view blog post
New Journaling Challenge: Toughest, Grueling, Freeing, Focused 14 Days-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
September 30, 2015

New Journaling Challenge: Toughest, Grueling, Freeing, Focused 14 Days

New Journaling Challenge: Toughest, Grueling, Freeing, Focused 14 Days
All of Mari McCarthy's journaling challenges consist of a number of power packed days to help you heal some area of your life that needs attention....
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Journaling and Jogging: 5 Reasons Why Running and Writing Are a Match Made in Heaven.-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
September 22, 2015

Journaling and Jogging: 5 Reasons Why Running and Writing Are a Match Made in Heaven.

Journaling and Jogging: 5 Reasons Why Running and Writing Are a Match Made in Heaven.
There are a number of passions and pursuits that are available in life. Two popular passions are journaling and jogging. Although some may be...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Reflective Journaling: A Life or Death Choice-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
September 9, 2015

Reflective Journaling: A Life or Death Choice

Reflective Journaling: A Life or Death Choice
There are many benefits of journaling, particularly reflective journaling, when it comes to the big questions of life.
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Commonplace Books: What Are They and Why I Have One-featured
Tara C. Pray
September 1, 2015

Commonplace Books: What Are They and Why I Have One

Commonplace Books: What Are They and Why I Have One
Right now I have two main journals. The first one has a colorful cover with really smooth, lined paper inside. This is where I write my thoughts and...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Making a Living as a Writer-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
August 24, 2015

Making a Living as a Writer

Making a Living as a Writer
By Jennifer Roland
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10 Ways to Make the Most of the Healing Power of Writing-featured
Elliot Caleira
August 18, 2015

10 Ways to Make the Most of the Healing Power of Writing

10 Ways to Make the Most of the Healing Power of Writing
Successful people throughout history have kept journals, from presidents to poets, and there is increasing evidence that putting pen to paper has a...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
How Journal Writing Can Make You Healthier-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
August 11, 2015

How Journal Writing Can Make You Healthier

How Journal Writing Can Make You Healthier
It's clear that word processing has become an essential part of our lives, but how often do we actually write for pleasure? Adults usually note...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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