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

“If Only…” 3 Fun Journal Writing Prompts

Do you ever play the “If only…” game? For example, “If only I had more time during the week, I would finally take that that bread baking class I’ve been heard so many good things about” or “If only I had more money, I would build new planter boxes and a greenhouse for the garden.”

We may not have the resources to make these ideas a reality right now, but that shouldn’t stop us from daydreaming or planning for the future. Play with these three journaling prompts and let your imagination loose without limitations.

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

Journal Writing Exercise: Up Your Compassion Coefficient

We like to think of ourselves as compassionate, caring people, but we are all guilty of thinking or saying things that don’t reflect these values from time to time. We complain about a friend whose...

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

Quick Journal Writing Exercises for Stress Awareness Month

Stress has become such a typical part of our every

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

Journal Writing: Get Uncomfortable to Expand Your Comfort Zone

Being comfortable is something you often see as positive and desirable. You are happy when you feel at ease with your friends, in your job and in your abilities. But when does being comfortable lead...

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

Journal Writing Feeds Your Starving Artist

“I’m terrible at this.” “I don’t know why I waste my time – nothing is ever going to come of this.” “People would laugh if they saw what I’m doing.” Have you ever been guilty of talking to...
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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

For Whom Do You Write?


Who you are writing for makes or breaks your ability to find your voice, to continue writing or to complete a writing intention. I have been writing in journals since the age of 16 (40 years now!),...

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

Mari's Presentation at Journaling Expo 2013

Mari talks about "Journaling Is" at the 1st Journaling Expo in January, 2013
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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

My Journal: An Epilogue to Falling Down Under Adventures

It was sixth grade when I received my first journal--the kind with the little gold lock and key. I loved that lock and key. Looking back, I chuckle at the feeling of safety and privacy this little...

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

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Mari L. McCarthy
April 12, 2013

“If Only…” 3 Fun Journal Writing Prompts

“If Only…” 3 Fun Journal Writing Prompts
Do you ever play the “If only…” game? For example, “If only I had more time during the week, I would finally take that that bread baking class I’ve...
Mari L. McCarthy
April 9, 2013

Journal Writing Exercise: Up Your Compassion Coefficient

Journal Writing Exercise: Up Your Compassion Coefficient
We like to think of ourselves as compassionate, caring people, but we are all guilty of thinking or saying things that don’t reflect these values...
Mari L. McCarthy
March 28, 2013

Journal Writing: Get Uncomfortable to Expand Your Comfort Zone

Journal Writing: Get Uncomfortable to Expand Your Comfort Zone
Being comfortable is something you often see as positive and desirable. You are happy when you feel at ease with your friends, in your job and in...
Mari L. McCarthy
March 25, 2013

Journal Writing Feeds Your Starving Artist

Journal Writing Feeds Your Starving Artist
“I’m terrible at this.” “I don’t know why I waste my time – nothing is ever going to come of this.” “People would laugh if they saw what I’m...
Mari L. McCarthy
March 20, 2013

For Whom Do You Write?

For Whom Do You Write?

Who you are writing for makes or breaks your ability to find your voice, to continue writing or to complete a writing intention. I have been...
Mari L. McCarthy
March 15, 2013

Mari's Presentation at Journaling Expo 2013

Mari's Presentation at Journaling Expo 2013
Mari talks about "Journaling Is" at the 1st Journaling Expo in January, 2013
Mari L. McCarthy
March 13, 2013

My Journal: An Epilogue to Falling Down Under Adventures

My Journal: An Epilogue to Falling Down Under Adventures
It was sixth grade when I received my first journal--the kind with the little gold lock and key. I loved that lock and key. Looking back, I chuckle...

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