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

How to Do Morning Pages When You Aren't a Morning Person

We are in the middle of a 30-day Morning Pages journaling challenge, which is a wonderful way to make journal writing a regular habit and stretch our writing muscles every day. The Morning Pages idea comes from Julia Cameron’s classic book, The Artist’s Way:

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Journaling Exercises: Hanging Out with Your Inner Kid

Sometimes being a grown-up can be a drag. Because you have work responsibilities, personal commitments and a neverending to-do list, having fun and cutting loose often get pushed to the backburner.

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

Journaling By The Moonlight: A Mother's Path To Self-Discovery

Thanks for the opportunity to join you on your blog today, Mari! And thank you for your interest in my book, Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother's Path to Self-Discovery and its accompanying deck...

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

Journal Writing Trains You To Become The World’s Greatest Goal Getter

My friend Carey is frustrated because she wants very much to accomplish something but she just doesn't seem to get anywhere. Her passion for her goal never wanes; every day she's talking of it,...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

The 10 Question Journaling Health Check Up

When you go to the doctor’s office for a medical check-up, your physician records your vital statistics – height, weight, pulse, blood pressure – and asks you a number of questions about your...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

4 Journaling Tips for a Sunny Day

It’s finally May and spring (though it does feel like summer!) is in full bloom. With warm breezes ruffling your hair, the sun shining and days getting longer and brighter, it is becoming...

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

Mother's Day Journaling Prompts: Life Lessons From Mom

Mothers are sources of infinite knowledge and wisdom, whether you are five or 50 years old. Your mom probably taught you countless valuable lessons throughout your life, from how to pick yourself up...

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

Where are the Edges in Your Journal Writing?

Experiences like journaling or creativity, physical training or attaining goals for self-improvement are activities we engage in because we're interested in being the best we can be. Though...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling, Money Matters

Journaling Challenge: Master Your Money in 7 Days

Here is a piece of positive news in a tough economic climate: you can make a fresh financial start in just a week, using only your journal and a pen.

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Mari L. McCarthy
May 21, 2012

How to Do Morning Pages When You Aren't a Morning Person

How to Do Morning Pages When You Aren't a Morning Person
We are in the middle of a 30-day Morning Pages journaling challenge, which is a wonderful way to make journal writing a regular habit and stretch...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 18, 2012

Journaling Exercises: Hanging Out with Your Inner Kid

Journaling Exercises: Hanging Out with Your Inner Kid
Sometimes being a grown-up can be a drag. Because you have work responsibilities, personal commitments and a neverending to-do list, having fun and...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 17, 2012

Journaling By The Moonlight: A Mother's Path To Self-Discovery

Journaling By The Moonlight: A Mother's Path To Self-Discovery
Thanks for the opportunity to join you on your blog today, Mari! And thank you for your interest in my book, Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother's...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 16, 2012

Journal Writing Trains You To Become The World’s Greatest Goal Getter

Journal Writing Trains You To Become The World’s Greatest Goal Getter
My friend Carey is frustrated because she wants very much to accomplish something but she just doesn't seem to get anywhere. Her passion for her...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 14, 2012

The 10 Question Journaling Health Check Up

The 10 Question Journaling Health Check Up
When you go to the doctor’s office for a medical check-up, your physician records your vital statistics – height, weight, pulse, blood pressure –...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 11, 2012

4 Journaling Tips for a Sunny Day

4 Journaling Tips for a Sunny Day
It’s finally May and spring (though it does feel like summer!) is in full bloom. With warm breezes ruffling your hair, the sun shining and days...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 10, 2012

Mother's Day Journaling Prompts: Life Lessons From Mom

Mother's Day Journaling Prompts: Life Lessons From Mom
Mothers are sources of infinite knowledge and wisdom, whether you are five or 50 years old. Your mom probably taught you countless valuable lessons...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 9, 2012

Where are the Edges in Your Journal Writing?

Where are the Edges in Your Journal Writing?
Experiences like journaling or creativity, physical training or attaining goals for self-improvement are activities we engage in because we're...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 7, 2012

Journaling Challenge: Master Your Money in 7 Days

Journaling Challenge: Master Your Money in 7 Days
Here is a piece of positive news in a tough economic climate: you can make a fresh financial start in just a week, using only your journal and a pen.

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