Mari's Journaling Power Blog

Turning Pain Into Insight: Reflective Journaling for Emotional Growth

Lisa Huycke — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:01 GMT

When you are going through something difficult, it can be hard to get yourself to do things that are intended to improve your health. That’s the thing about emotional pain: It can be difficult to take even small steps that could help make a difference.

Simple Strategies to Help Seniors Stay Healthy, Active, and Connected

Rhonda Underhill — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:35:51 GMT

Older adults adjusting to retirement, caregiving family members, and community support workers often see the same health challenges for seniors surface at once: bodies change, routines shift, and independence can feel less certain. The core tension is that aging population wellness depends on daily choices, yet chronic disease management can drain energy and attention long before motivation runs out. Mobility limitations in elderly adults can quietly reduce movement, confidence, and social contact, even when the desire to stay engaged is strong. Naming these hurdles clearly is the first step toward protecting senior quality of life.

Journaling For A Better Life

Tess Perko — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:15:00 GMT

Through a philanthropy group, I’m connected to an organization that provides emancipated foster youth with housing and emotional support. Emancipated foster youth are young adults from the ages of 18 to 26 who have aged out of the foster care system. One of their counselors asked me to teach her clients about journaling. She felt that an online face-to-face workshop would encourage them to use journaling as a way to boost their self esteem and work through their personal challenges.

Does the Home We Live In Shape the Stories We Write?

Edrian Blasquino — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:30:11 GMT

IYou write about worlds that do not exist. Magic. Conflict. Power. Whole systems built from scratch. At first glance, none of that seems connected to home.

The Tools We Choose Affect How We Think, Teach, and Create

Edrian Blasquino — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:49:42 GMT

The Power of Naming Feelings: Journaling Exercises for Kids and Parents

Erica Smuckler — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:40:36 GMT

Kids have incongruous reactions to feelings sometimes. A homework meltdown might be less about the assignment itself and more about anxiety over making mistakes. Doors get slammed when kids don’t understand their own rage. While parents are on the outside trying to figure out what happened to their sweet child, kids are left swimming in a pond of murky water filled with confusing feelings. Neuroscience and child development research suggests a workable solution: teaching kids to label their feelings through journaling.

How to Know You are Ready to Write A Book that Changes Lives

Nina Amir — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:15:00 GMT

You want to write a book that changes lives. Awesome! But are you ready to make the positive and meaningful difference with your words that you desire?

What Do You Want To Do Better In 2026?

Myrtle D. Russell — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:14:12 GMT

This article originally appeared at MyrtleRussell.com

How Balanced College Environments Help Students Grow On and Off the Field

Edrian Blasquino — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:46:43 GMT

College is often described as a turning point. It is a period when students begin determining the most suitable path for them — academically or professionally.

How a Nightly Writing Ritual Can Bring You Peace and Closure

Clara Jensen — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:18:58 GMT

Life moves fast. Each day brings tasks, thoughts, and emotions that rarely find closure before the end of the day. Over time, these build into quiet tension that follows us into sleep and leaves us feeling out of balance. Creating a nightly writing ritual offers a simple yet powerful way to release that weight. It’s a space to reflect, process, and calm your mind before rest. Writing doesn’t need to be perfect; it only needs to be honest. With just a few minutes each night, you can clear your thoughts, strengthen your focus, and end each day with peace.