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

Speed Journaling: Get Your Self Unstuck Write Away

Remember the days before tape recorders and MP3 players and streaming radio when we still listened to music on real, honest-to-goodness record players? Slide the shiny black disc out of its sleeve, place it on the turntable, lift up the needle and hear that satisfying crackle as the song started up and music filled the room. It’s a beautiful experience, start to finish, but sometimes a small scratch on the record’s surface would cause it to catch and skip, playing the same piece of the song over and over.

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

How Journaling Helped Me Get From Surviving to Thriving

By Hannah Braime What does your journal mean to you? To me, my journal is a gateway to my authentic self. As I explain in my book, The Ultimate Guide to Journaling, I know that without...
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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

Journal Writing: Stop Multitasking and Start Focusing

There was a time when being a good multitasker was a quality to brag about. Hey, look, I can make dinner, send an email, edit this report and help the kids with their homework all at once! But then,...

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

The Art of Journaling or Picture This!

Guest Blog Post by Steph Jordan

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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...

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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 L. McCarthy
February 4, 2013

Speed Journaling: Get Your Self Unstuck Write Away

Speed Journaling: Get Your Self Unstuck Write Away
Remember the days before tape recorders and MP3 players and streaming radio when we still listened to music on real, honest-to-goodness record...
Mari L. McCarthy
January 30, 2013

How Journaling Helped Me Get From Surviving to Thriving

How Journaling Helped Me Get From Surviving to Thriving
By Hannah Braime What does your journal mean to you? To me, my journal is a gateway to my authentic self. As I explain in my book, The Ultimate...
Mari L. McCarthy
January 26, 2013

Journal Writing: Stop Multitasking and Start Focusing

Journal Writing: Stop Multitasking and Start Focusing
There was a time when being a good multitasker was a quality to brag about. Hey, look, I can make dinner, send an email, edit this report and help...
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.

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