Mari's Journaling Power Blog

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

How Whimsy Maxxing Sparks Joy and Resilience in Everyday Life

James Hall — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:21:15 GMT

Busy parents juggling work and wellness, helping professionals in caregiving roles, and burned-out creatives often know the specific fatigue of functioning on fumes while trying to stay “on” for everyone else. When stress turns into autopilot, psychological well-being can feel like one more task, and common burnout recovery techniques start sounding like homework. Whimsy maxxing offers a different entry point: small, intentional daily joy practices that rebuild playfulness and mental health without demanding a personality change. By gently re-engaging the brain’s dopamine and reward system, whimsy maxxing can make relief feel reachable again.

Use Journaling To Unmask The Issues In Your Tissues And Find Solutions

Mari L. McCarthy — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:14:59 GMT

This article originally appeared on SpiritofChange.org’s website.

Back in 1998 I didn’t have the strength to cook a meal without dropping my saucepans, and sometimes my dinner, on the kitchen floor. I had very little function on the right side of my body because I had been knocked down, quite literally, by multiple sclerosis (MS) and the major health challenges that come with it.

Bringing Wellness Home: Essential Strategies for Everyday Health Management

Sarah Young — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:33:21 GMT