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

Journaling With Your Furry Friends

Anyone who has ever felt the comforting presence (not to mention a wet nose or furry paw) of a pet on a tough day knows that having animals around is good for mental health. Studies have shown that pets can give important social and emotional support to people facing health challenges, from veterans with PTSD to children and adolescents overcoming traumatic experiences but pets ownership can play this same role for “everyday people” as well.

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

Reflective Journaling Prompt: My Favorite Words

We use words for many different purposes in the course of a single day: to make a business phone call at the office, to scold the dog when he uses your shoe as a chew toy, to say “I love you” to...

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Invite Beauty through Your Journal

Wednesday is about work and getting things done, I know, but it doesn’t hurt to stop and smell the roses sometimes, even if it is mid-week. Especially because bringing something beautiful back into...

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

How to Get Your Morning Pages Groove Back Write Now

The first hour you are awake in the morning can often make or break the rest of your day. If you feel cranky, rushed and stressed out as you are running out the door on your way to work, you will...

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

Reflective Journaling for Good: The World Needs More Love Letters!

Words have the power to change your mood or your perception in a moment. A few kind words can redeem a terrible day and remind you that things will get better, even when they come from a complete...

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

Free Shipping On All Journaling Therapy Workbooks This Week Only!

The holiday season is in full swing, and though you may want to hibernate in your house and curl up with a stack of classic films, a cup of hot cocoa and a bag of candy canes, you still have that...

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

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Gratitude in Global Terms

This post is about Thanksgiving, but not in the expected way of suggesting things to be thankful for. Not in the traditional sumptuousness of the feast and family ritual that describe the holiday...

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence

A few years ago I had a bad experience with therapy that left me dealing with everything on my own. My therapist turned out to be someone who wanted to do me harm and when she was found out I was...

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

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving

Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie may fill you up on Thanksgiving Day, but make sure you leave a little extra room for a hearty helping of journal writing. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to...

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Journaling With Your Furry Friends-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 10, 2012

Journaling With Your Furry Friends

Journaling With Your Furry Friends
Anyone who has ever felt the comforting presence (not to mention a wet nose or furry paw) of a pet on a tough day knows that having animals around...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Reflective Journaling Prompt: My Favorite Words-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 7, 2012

Reflective Journaling Prompt: My Favorite Words

Reflective Journaling Prompt: My Favorite Words
We use words for many different purposes in the course of a single day: to make a business phone call at the office, to scold the dog when he uses...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Wednesday Journaling Writes: Invite Beauty through Your Journal-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 5, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Invite Beauty through Your Journal

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Invite Beauty through Your Journal
Wednesday is about work and getting things done, I know, but it doesn’t hurt to stop and smell the roses sometimes, even if it is mid-week....
Read More Details Click to view blog post
How to Get Your Morning Pages Groove Back Write Now-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
December 3, 2012

How to Get Your Morning Pages Groove Back Write Now

How to Get Your Morning Pages Groove Back Write Now
The first hour you are awake in the morning can often make or break the rest of your day. If you feel cranky, rushed and stressed out as you are...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Reflective Journaling for Good: The World Needs More Love Letters!-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 30, 2012

Reflective Journaling for Good: The World Needs More Love Letters!

Reflective Journaling for Good: The World Needs More Love Letters!
Words have the power to change your mood or your perception in a moment. A few kind words can redeem a terrible day and remind you that things will...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Free Shipping On All Journaling Therapy Workbooks This Week Only!-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 26, 2012

Free Shipping On All Journaling Therapy Workbooks This Week Only!

Free Shipping On All Journaling Therapy Workbooks This Week Only!
The holiday season is in full swing, and though you may want to hibernate in your house and curl up with a stack of classic films, a cup of hot...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Wednesday Journaling Writes: Gratitude in Global Terms-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 23, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Gratitude in Global Terms

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Gratitude in Global Terms
This post is about Thanksgiving, but not in the expected way of suggesting things to be thankful for. Not in the traditional sumptuousness of the...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 20, 2012

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence

Art Journaling for Creativity and Confidence
A few years ago I had a bad experience with therapy that left me dealing with everything on my own. My therapist turned out to be someone who wanted...
Read More Details Click to view blog post
Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving-featured
Mari L. McCarthy
November 19, 2012

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving

Gobble Up An Extra Helping Of Gratitude Journaling this Thanksgiving
Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie may fill you up on Thanksgiving Day, but make sure you leave a little extra room for a hearty helping of...
Read More Details Click to view blog post

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