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Learn from real people, just like you, how therapeutic journaling can benefit your life. Within these personal stories you’ll find journaling tips, tricks, inspiration and ideas that help you structure your journaling practice—and discover the true value journaling can bring to your life.

Find the inspiration to keep going and the motivation to make journaling work for you and your hectic schedule. Learn about these everyday people who made the decision to put pen to paper and how it transformed their lives!

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Journaling for Self-Discovery: What's Your Most Secret Dream?

Mari L. McCarthy

Do you remember when you were younger and you allowed yourself to dream big? You probably had no trouble setting lofty goals, unabashedly fantasizing about being a best-selling mystery novelist or the fastest runner in the New York City Marathon or a world-traveling translator for the United Nations (C’est moi). You believed these dreams could come true!

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How to Write a Journal for Self-Discovery in 5 Easy Steps

Mari L. McCarthy

If you are new to journaling, or want to restart your journaling practice, often the most challenging step in the writing process is finding your own unique journaling style and incorporating it...

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Book Review: Modern Journaling by Sam Lytle

Mari L. McCarthy

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

eJournal Features: Part Three-Features That Don’t Matter

Mari L. McCarthy

GUEST BLOG POST by Sam Lytle

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Follow the 7 Days of Journaling to Ho! Ho! Ho! Plan to Holiday Health

Mari L. McCarthy

The holiday season is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” full of family and celebration and tradition. Sadly, for many of us, the holidays can also bring unwanted stress and...

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eJournal Features: Part Two - Features that Matter

Mari L. McCarthy

Guest Blog Post By Sam Lytle

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eJournal Features: Part One - Essential Features

Mari L. McCarthy

Guest Post by Sam Lytle

In the market for a solid eJournal for your computer or mobile device? If you have taken the time to look around, you may have been a little overwhelmed at all of the...

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Weaving Your Dreams with Journaling

Mari L. McCarthy

Guest Post by Chynna Laird

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Journaling Prompts to Celebrate Banned Books Week

Mari L. McCarthy

Happy Banned Books Week!

Every year, the American Library Association releases a list of the top 10 most frequently challenged books to raise public awareness about censorship and free access to...

Journaling for Self-Discovery: What's Your Most Secret Dream?-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

January 6, 2012

Journaling for Self-Discovery: What's Your Most Secret Dream?

Do you remember when you were younger and you allowed yourself to dream big? You probably had no trouble setting lofty goals, unabashedly...

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How to Write a Journal for Self-Discovery in 5 Easy Steps-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

December 26, 2011

How to Write a Journal for Self-Discovery in 5 Easy Steps

If you are new to journaling, or want to restart your journaling practice, often the most challenging step in the writing process is finding your...

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Book Review: Modern Journaling by Sam Lytle-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

December 19, 2011

Book Review: Modern Journaling by Sam Lytle

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eJournal Features: Part Three-Features That Don’t Matter-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

November 18, 2011

eJournal Features: Part Three-Features That Don’t Matter

GUEST BLOG POST by Sam Lytle

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Follow the 7 Days of Journaling to Ho! Ho! Ho! Plan to Holiday Health-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

November 16, 2011

Follow the 7 Days of Journaling to Ho! Ho! Ho! Plan to Holiday Health

The holiday season is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” full of family and celebration and tradition. Sadly, for many of us, the...

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