Mari's Journaling Power Blog

Journaling Provides Perspective On The Past

Mari L. McCarthy — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:14:59 GMT

This post originally appeared on the Knotty Needle Creative Blog.

Boost Confidence and Reach Your Goals Every Day

Janet Campbell — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:45:00 GMT

Moms and Dads juggling work and wellness, mid-career professionals pushing for a change, and students trying to find their footing often share the same frustration: goals feel clear on paper, but hesitation shows up the moment it’s time to act.

How Smart Home Upgrades Can Boost Your Physical and Mental Health

Janet Campbell — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:13:47 GMT

Busy parents juggling work and wellness, remote workers logging long hours indoors, and renters trying to feel settled often hit the same wall: the space they live in quietly drains energy instead of restoring it. Between harsh lighting, stale air, and constant low-level clutter stress, mental and physical health benefits can feel out of reach without a big budget or a full renovation. Health-focused home renovations reframe home improvement for wellness as practical, realistic well-being enhancement, small, intentional shifts that support healthier routines and calmer days. Healthy living spaces can make feeling better feel simpler.

How Widows and Widowers Can Heal, Grow, and Build a Fulfilling Life After Loss

Janet Campbell — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:52:57 GMT

For widows and widowers months or years after a spouse’s death, the hardest part often begins when the immediate crisis ends and late-stage grief challenges settle in. Life may look “fine” from the outside, yet loneliness, identity shifts, strained relationships, and guilt about feeling better can leave a person stuck and unsure how to start rebuilding life after loss. These moments can make the grieving process feel confusing, especially when support fades and expectations to “move on” rise. A holistic grief recovery approach can help strengthen emotional resilience and bring steadier footing while navigating the grief journey.

Discover Simple Creative Habits to Reduce Stress and Boost Calm

Justin Bennett — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Busy parents juggling work, family schedules, and personal health often carry stress from the moment the day starts. Common causes of stress, constant notifications, packed calendars, money worries, and the pressure to keep everyone afloat, can build into a heavy mental load that affects mood, sleep, focus, and overall mental health. Traditional stress management for general readers can feel like one more task on an already crowded to-do list. Creative outlets for stress relief offer a different entry point: a simple way to shift attention, express what feels stuck, and reconnect with a calmer baseline. The benefits of creative activities for well-being can be felt in everyday life.

The Wellness Advantage: Practical Steps for Supporting Health at Every Stage of Life

Sarah Young — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:17:07 GMT

Our health needs shift as we progress from childhood through adulthood and into older years. What supports a child’s coordination and energy may not meet an adult’s strength goals or an older adult’s balance and mobility. Recognizing these changing requirements is the first step toward lasting wellness.

Smart Ways for Seniors to Balance Part-Time Work and Retirement

Janet Campbell — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

For retired seniors who still want structure and a reason to get out the door, part-time work in retirement can be a refreshing middle ground. The tension is real: earning extra money or staying active sounds appealing, but no one wants a job that steals the freedom retirement was meant to protect. Many motivations for senior employment come from practical needs and personal ones, padding the budget, feeling useful, and staying connected to people and community. With the right expectations, the benefits of working during retirement can support purpose and well-being while keeping work-life balance for retirees intact.

Looking Past Dementia: Learning from Those Who Live with It

Marysue Moses — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:01 GMT

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You Don’t Need $15 Million to Retire and Other Surprising Lessons I Learned About Finance

Nikki Finlay — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:01 GMT

Sarah Fay, the author of the USA Today Bestseller Pathological and Substack Writers@Work, recently asked me what the difference between economics and finance is.

Why I Built DAWN at 20

Damian Becker — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How I'm using AI to help people reflect without letting it take over