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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 left alone to deal with the consequences.  As a result of this I found I couldn't talk about what I was going through, the only thing I felt was fear, I couldn't laugh, cry, talk, write or express anything I was so scared. It was then I discovered art journaling.

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

Journaling: A Fresh Tool for Effective Managers

Most new managers today are challenged to find ways to develop their management skills within the companies that promoted them. Fifty-seven percent of new managers learn to be a leader primarily...

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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 | Journaling Therapy, Self Growth

Journal Writing Therapy After Losing Your Job

It is one thing to read about the country’s unemployment rate, and it is quite another to experience it firsthand. Whether you have recently gotten laid off from your job or have been searching for...

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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...
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...
Mari L. McCarthy
November 15, 2012

Journaling: A Fresh Tool for Effective Managers

Journaling: A Fresh Tool for Effective Managers
Most new managers today are challenged to find ways to develop their management skills within the companies that promoted them. Fifty-seven percent...
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 2, 2012

Journal Writing Therapy After Losing Your Job

Journal Writing Therapy After Losing Your Job
It is one thing to read about the country’s unemployment rate, and it is quite another to experience it firsthand. Whether you have recently gotten...

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