Mari's Journaling Power Blog

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

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

How Emotional Avoidance Can Affect Mental Health

Mari L. McCarthy — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:52:40 GMT

Tchaikovsky’s Inner Life, Revealed by Himself 130 Years Later

Chris Nielsen — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:31:26 GMT

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Create a Cozy, Stress-Free Home with Simple Refresh Steps

James Hall — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:53 GMT

For adults in the middle of life transitions, new jobs, breakups, grief, burnout, or caregiving, home can stop feeling restful and start feeling like one more thing to manage. A cluttered, dim, stale, or noisy home environment can quietly magnify stress and anxiety triggers, leaving the nervous system on alert even behind a closed door. The good news is that peace of mind at home doesn’t require a total makeover; small, beginner-friendly refreshes can shift the emotional tone of a space fast. When the home environment supports mental health, comfort and wellness become easier to access.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here: Planning a Life That Truly Fits

Rhonda Underhill — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:41:46 GMT

Nobody hands you a manual for the years after your career ends. One day there's a schedule, a commute, a reason to be somewhere by 8am. Then there isn't. What you do with that blank space — how you structure your money, your living situation, your days — ends up mattering more than most people anticipate while they're still busy working toward it.

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.