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For Better Reflective Writing Results: Unplug Your Self

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What to Do When You Don't Feel Like Journaling Ever Again

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Journal Writing for Positive Procrastination

We all have our moments of killing time – sneaking a few minutes surfing the Internet at work before writing a long report or indulging in a guilty pleasure TV show before tackling a big school...

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Wednesday Journaling Writes: Do You Feel Helpless Sometimes?

Of course, there are an increasing number of things that we are actually helpless to do anything about. Climate change, wars, even politics seem beyond anyone's control. 

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Unhappily Employed? 7 Days Career Journaling Challenge Changes That

The question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is much more complicated as an adult than it was as a child. If you’re like many people, you probably don’t have a quick and easy answer...

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Wednesday Journaling Writes: Boost Your Self-Confidence

Success with self-improvement efforts depends a lot on self-confidence. If you don't believe in yourself, it's nearly impossible to move forward. 

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Words for Wednesday - Journaling Over the Hump

If you've ever ridden a bike up and down hills, you know why they call Wednesday "Hump Day." Oh, the strain and pain of climbing that hill, pumping for all you're worth, sweat pouring, breath...

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Mari's Personal Journal: From Health Denier to Health Care Provider

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease. ~Buddha

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Journaling Improves Management Skills

Many people hear the word creative writing and think nothing but poetry and short stories. While this is a huge element of creative writing, the truth is, creative writing can entail any sort of...

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Mari L. McCarthy
June 25, 2012

Journal Writing for Positive Procrastination

Journal Writing for Positive Procrastination
We all have our moments of killing time – sneaking a few minutes surfing the Internet at work before writing a long report or indulging in a guilty...
Mari L. McCarthy
June 20, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Do You Feel Helpless Sometimes?

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Do You Feel Helpless Sometimes?
Of course, there are an increasing number of things that we are actually helpless to do anything about. Climate change, wars, even politics seem...
Mari L. McCarthy
June 18, 2012

Unhappily Employed? 7 Days Career Journaling Challenge Changes That

Unhappily Employed? 7 Days Career Journaling Challenge Changes That
The question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is much more complicated as an adult than it was as a child. If you’re like many people,...
Mari L. McCarthy
June 13, 2012

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Boost Your Self-Confidence

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Boost Your Self-Confidence
Success with self-improvement efforts depends a lot on self-confidence. If you don't believe in yourself, it's nearly impossible to move forward.
Mari L. McCarthy
June 6, 2012

Words for Wednesday - Journaling Over the Hump

Words for Wednesday - Journaling Over the Hump
If you've ever ridden a bike up and down hills, you know why they call Wednesday "Hump Day." Oh, the strain and pain of climbing that hill, pumping...
Mari L. McCarthy
May 24, 2012

Journaling Improves Management Skills

Journaling Improves Management Skills
Many people hear the word creative writing and think nothing but poetry and short stories. While this is a huge element of creative writing, the...

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