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

Change is at the Heart of Journaling

In the process of journaling for self-discovery, you may find tons of new ways to appreciatewho you are and what you do. As you journal over some months, exploring with a receptive mind the various methods and prompts for writing out, in, under, and through your experience, you are going to come to see yourself in new ways.

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

You Name It, Your Journal and Brain Will Help

Guest Blog Post by Yvonne Root

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

Take the 7 Days Self Discovery Journaling Challenge Write Now

We've been talking a lot lately about using journaling for Self Discovery. Maybe it's time to stop talking and start doing!

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

Consider All The Angles for Journal Writing Discoveries

One of the best ways to look at anything is cross-eyed.

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

Creative Writing Therapy: Finding Direction, Figuring Out Fulfillment

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

Journal Writing: Take a Look Outside for Inside Answers

Journal writing for the main purpose of better knowing and understanding yourself can be a lifelong adventure full of rewards. But some of us, some of the time, find the process slowed by a feeling...

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

Journaling for Self-Discovery - No Age Restrictions!

Back when I was twelve, I looked forward to growing up. I assumed that grown-up status meant many privileges, and it never occurred to me to think of the costs.

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

Journaling Prompts to Celebrate National Mentoring Month Write Now

Happy National Mentoring Month! The month of January is dedicated to honoring and thanking mentors who have taken the time to share their knowledge, experience and understanding with others.

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Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Self Growth

Journal Therapy for Self-Discovery: One-Word New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year! There is something exciting and optimistic about the beginning of a brand new year; who knows where we will go, what we will do or who we will meet. The possibilities are endless.

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Mari L. McCarthy
March 28, 2012

Change is at the Heart of Journaling

Change is at the Heart of Journaling
In the process of journaling for self-discovery, you may find tons of new ways to appreciatewho you are and what you do. As you journal over some...
Mari L. McCarthy
February 15, 2012

Take the 7 Days Self Discovery Journaling Challenge Write Now

Take the 7 Days Self Discovery Journaling Challenge Write Now
We've been talking a lot lately about using journaling for Self Discovery. Maybe it's time to stop talking and start doing!
Mari L. McCarthy
February 1, 2012

Journal Writing: Take a Look Outside for Inside Answers

Journal Writing: Take a Look Outside for Inside Answers
Journal writing for the main purpose of better knowing and understanding yourself can be a lifelong adventure full of rewards. But some of us, some...
Mari L. McCarthy
January 25, 2012

Journaling for Self-Discovery - No Age Restrictions!

Journaling for Self-Discovery - No Age Restrictions!
Back when I was twelve, I looked forward to growing up. I assumed that grown-up status meant many privileges, and it never occurred to me to think...
Mari L. McCarthy
January 23, 2012

Journaling Prompts to Celebrate National Mentoring Month Write Now

Journaling Prompts to Celebrate National Mentoring Month Write Now
Happy National Mentoring Month! The month of January is dedicated to honoring and thanking mentors who have taken the time to share their knowledge,...
Mari L. McCarthy
January 3, 2012

Journal Therapy for Self-Discovery: One-Word New Year’s Resolutions

Journal Therapy for Self-Discovery: One-Word New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! There is something exciting and optimistic about the beginning of a brand new year; who knows where we will go, what we will do or...

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