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

3 Reasons Why Writing in a Journal is Good for Your Mental Health

Whether you are now entering a rehab program or you have just completed one, many rehab centers will suggest that you begin to journal your emotions and your experiences. Two items as simple as a pen and paper can help with the stress and anxiety that arise from coping and overcoming addictions and disorders. Journaling is an ancient tradition that dates back centuries from our primitive ancestors to modern, successful writers and presidents. There is a certain comfort associated with being able to confess your struggles and fears to a confidant that will not illicit feelings of judgment or embarrassment. Here are the 3 reasons why writing a journal helps to promote good mental health.

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

Writing Therapy to Heal: Finding Strength in Forgiveness

We have all had times in our lives when the people we care about have disappointed, hurt or betrayed us. If you think back on some of these instances – whether they happened a week ago or a decade...

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

Journaling Journeys: Capturing Family Vacation Memories

By Audry Fryer

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

The Truth About Keeping a Personal Journal

Sometimes to see how far you have come, you need to see where you have been. More than that, you need to evoke at least some of the feelings of moments lived when reviewing them later on in a...

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

Journal Writing For Love Junkies

Are you looking for a special person in your life?

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

From Law School to Home School

By Scott Keen

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

Journaling: I Now Sing in Public Every Chance I Get

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

How Journaling Can Help You Cope with Addiction in the Family

Having an addict in the family is an unbelievable hardship. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, you likely feel helpless to do anything about it. It’s normal to feel frustrated and...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Reinventing Your Life One Journal Entry At A Time

 By M. Shannon Hernandez

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Mari L. McCarthy
May 19, 2015

3 Reasons Why Writing in a Journal is Good for Your Mental Health

3 Reasons Why Writing in a Journal is Good for Your Mental Health
Whether you are now entering a rehab program or you have just completed one, many rehab centers will suggest that you begin to journal your emotions...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 6, 2015

Writing Therapy to Heal: Finding Strength in Forgiveness

Writing Therapy to Heal: Finding Strength in Forgiveness
We have all had times in our lives when the people we care about have disappointed, hurt or betrayed us. If you think back on some of these instances...
Mari L. McCarthy
April 21, 2015

The Truth About Keeping a Personal Journal

The Truth About Keeping a Personal Journal
Sometimes to see how far you have come, you need to see where you have been. More than that, you need to evoke at least some of the feelings of...
Mari L. McCarthy
April 15, 2015

Journal Writing For Love Junkies

Journal Writing For Love Junkies
Are you looking for a special person in your life?
Mari L. McCarthy
March 18, 2015

How Journaling Can Help You Cope with Addiction in the Family

How Journaling Can Help You Cope with Addiction in the Family
Having an addict in the family is an unbelievable hardship. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, you likely feel helpless to do...

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