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

How to Learn About Your Most Authentic Goals through Journaling

Figuring out what you want to do with your life is daunting. Whether you're 21 or 52, a true path can sometimes be very elusive, especially considering the heavy demands of day-to-day life. But, one great way to discover your most authentic goals is to journal about it. Here are a few effective steps toward discovering deeper parts of your true path:

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

Journal Writing About Everyday Heroes

Today marks Veterans Day in the United States, an occasion where we honor and thank the men and women who have served in the military. Since it is a day where we reflect on service, duty and...

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

Journal Writing a Just-for-Fun To-Do List

Lists, lists, lists – it seems like you have a million of them going all at once. Shopping lists, work priority lists, household to-do lists, lists to keep track of other lists! While lists can keep...

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

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity

I have a hard time processing my feelings. There, I said it. I can’t help it! It is just a fact. The problem with me is that I do not seem to be able to know what I am feeling unless I talk about...

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Use Journaling to Conquer Disappointment

When have you ever had to deal with disappointment? It’s something none of us escape. Disappointing moments range from discovering the restaurant you chose for lunch is closed today all the way to...

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

Journaling Through Your Job Search—Why Every Recent Grad Should Do It

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journal Writing Discovers Daily Joy For You

Cultivating happiness in your everyday life is probably not always number one on your list of priorities. You have other commitments, from the mundane – grocery shopping and paying bills – to the...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Stop!

We are hopelessly addicted to speed in life today, rushing around, desperate to “get somewhere,” looking for the fastest solutions to everything, breathless in the chase, doggedly running, running,...

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

Journaling Exercise: A Scrabble Scramble

On a chilly fall day, there is nothing better than putting on comfy PJ’s, starting a fire, pouring a cup of hot chocolate and taking out a pile of board games to play away the afternoon. Gather a...

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Mari L. McCarthy
November 13, 2012

How to Learn About Your Most Authentic Goals through Journaling

How to Learn About Your Most Authentic Goals through Journaling
Figuring out what you want to do with your life is daunting. Whether you're 21 or 52, a true path can sometimes be very elusive, especially...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 12, 2012

Journal Writing About Everyday Heroes

Journal Writing About Everyday Heroes
Today marks Veterans Day in the United States, an occasion where we honor and thank the men and women who have served in the military. Since it is a...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 9, 2012

Journal Writing a Just-for-Fun To-Do List

Journal Writing a Just-for-Fun To-Do List
Lists, lists, lists – it seems like you have a million of them going all at once. Shopping lists, work priority lists, household to-do lists, lists...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 8, 2012

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity

Daily Journal Writing for Emotional Clarity
I have a hard time processing my feelings. There, I said it. I can’t help it! It is just a fact. The problem with me is that I do not seem to be...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 7, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Use Journaling to Conquer Disappointment

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Use Journaling to Conquer Disappointment
When have you ever had to deal with disappointment? It’s something none of us escape. Disappointing moments range from discovering the restaurant...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 5, 2012

Journal Writing Discovers Daily Joy For You

Journal Writing Discovers Daily Joy For You
Cultivating happiness in your everyday life is probably not always number one on your list of priorities. You have other commitments, from the...
Mari L. McCarthy
October 31, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Stop!

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Stop!
We are hopelessly addicted to speed in life today, rushing around, desperate to “get somewhere,” looking for the fastest solutions to everything,...
Mari L. McCarthy
October 30, 2012

Journaling Exercise: A Scrabble Scramble

Journaling Exercise: A Scrabble Scramble
On a chilly fall day, there is nothing better than putting on comfy PJ’s, starting a fire, pouring a cup of hot chocolate and taking out a pile of...

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