Bookish Thursday - Journaling Power by Mari L. McCarthy
Book Summary
Are you ready to take control of your health and happiness, and healing - from the inside out?
In this powerful 10th anniversary edition of her international bestselling book, Mari L. McCarthy reveals how a simple pen-and-paper journaling power practice can unlock your inner healer, restore your connection to self, and help you create a life that finally feels like it fits.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and facing mounting health challenges, Mari turned to journaling - not as a hobby, but as a lifeline.
What she discovered wasn’t just helpful. It was transformational. Less pain. More clarity. Emotional freedom… and personal power reclaimed!
Heal. Grow. Transform.
Through Mari’s Journaling For The Health Of It™ method, thousands of people around the world have discovered how to:
Manage chronic illness and heal emotional trauma
Rewire negative thought patterns and reduce anxiety
Cultivate self-compassion and body trust
Awaken their intuition and inner wisdom
Navigate their healthcare journey with confidence
Live authentically, joyfully, and on their own terms
All you need to join them is a pen, a notebook, and a quiet space.
With inspiring writing prompts, Morning Pages exercises, and step-by-step guidance, Journaling Power gives you the tools to turn inward - where healing, clarity, and self-love reside.
Purchase a copy of Journaling Power: How To Create the Happy, Healthy Life YOU Want to Live, 10th Anniversary Edition on Bookbaby and Amazon.com. Be sure to add it to your GoodReads reading list.
About the Author, Mari L. McCarthy
Mari L. McCarthy is the Founder and CEO-Chief Empowerment Officer of CreateWriteNow. She teaches health-conscious people how to use Journaling For The Health Of It™ for self-discovery, personal growth and mental wellness.
Mari discovered therapeutic journaling 28 years ago while navigating the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Teaching herself to write with her non-dominant left hand, which began as a simple physical therapy exercise, quickly became a powerful tool for emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation.
She is the multi-award-winning author of Journaling Power, Heal Your Self With Journaling Power, and Mindset Medicine. Her work also includes more than 20 Journaling For The Health Of It™ workbooks, such as Who Am I?, Declutter Your Life and Writer’s Magic Journaling Challenge.
Learn more about her work and get your free Journaling Power workbook at CreateWriteNow.com.
And now for my opinion...
Anyone have a chest or footlocker they aren't using?
I have two filled with decades of journaling and need to move things from my hope chest to a third footlocker. So I feel I know a bit about journaling.
Granted, my journaling isn't really 'therapeutic', especially in some of my earlier years. And there are gaps in my journaling because - well, life lifes. Sometimes it is reams of stream of consciousness. Other times there is artwork or stickers involved.
But I am a firm believer 'writing it out' does help with whatever situation you might be going through. Or not going through. Writing about the 'good' things in life is also very positive.
What I enjoy about McCarthy's book is the journaling prompts to help you get started or to urge you forward into digging deeper into whatever issue you might want to explore.
I can only urge you to get a notebook and writing implement - it doesn't have to be expensive - a cheap, lined notebook you would use for school and a freebie plastic pen or pencil - and you are set to start a journey into your life.
Even 10 years later, this book is still relevant - probably more so that ever, given the state of the world.
But don't take my word for it, check out these other opinions...
Blog Tour Calendar
October 12 @ The Muffin
Stop by WOW's blog The Muffin to celebrate the launch of Mari L. McCarthy's blog tour of her 10th Anniversary Edition of Journaling Power. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of her book.
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
October 13 @ Boys' Mom Reads!
Stop by Karen's blog for a spotlight of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition by Mari L. McCarthy.
https://karensiddall.wordpress.com/
October 13 @ Sandy Kirby Quandt
Sandy shares her review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition by Mari L. McCarthy.
October 15 @ Knotty Needle
Stop by Judy's blog for a review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/
October 20 @ All Things Writing
Stop by Caitrin's blog for an excerpt from Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://www.caitrincking.com/blog
October 21 @ Thoughts of Maddness
Maddie shares her review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition. She also responds to our tour-themed prompt about keeping a journal and her experiences writing in one over the years.
https://maddness22.substack.com/
October 22 @ Knotty Needle
Return to Judy's blog for her response to our tour-themed prompt about keeping a journal and her experiences writing in one over the years.
https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/
October 23 @ Melanie Faith's blog
Stop by Melanie's blog for a spotlight of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition. Melanie also responds to our tour-themed prompt on her writing routines around her journal.
https://www.melaniedfaith.com/blog
October 25 @ Lisa's Reading
Stop by Lisa's blog for a spotlight of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
October 26 @ World of My Imagination
Stop by Nicole's blog for her review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://worldofmyimagination.com/my-blog/
October 27 @ Discover The Magick Within
Stop by Isabella's blog for her review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition. She also interviews Mari L. McCarthy about her book.
https://discoverthemagickwithin.com/
October 28 @ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader
Stop by Joan's blog for her review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/
October 29 @ The Memoir Revolution Blog
Stop by Jerry's blog for his review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition. He also interviews Mari L. McCarthy about her book.
https://memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/
November 1 @ A Storybook World
Stop by Deirdra's blog for a spotlight of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://www.astorybookworld.com/
November 1 @ Just Katherine
Stop by Katherine's blog for a spotlight on Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition. She also responds to our tour-themed prompt on keeping a journal and her experience writing in one over the years.
https://justkatherineblog.wordpress.com/
November 3 @ Something Thoughts Everything Creativity
Stop by Kaecey's blog for her review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://www.kaeceymccormick.com/blog
November 5 @ A Wonderful World of Words
Stop by Joy's blog for an excerpt from Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/
November 5 @ Hook of a Book
Stop by Erin's blog for her review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://hookofabook.wordpress.com/
November 6 @ Sarandipity's Blog
Stop by Sara's blog for a spotlight of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://sarandipitys.com/blog/
November 8 @ Shoe's Seeds and Stories
Visit Linda's blog for her review of Journaling Power: 10th Anniversary Edition.
https://lschuelerca.wordpress.com/
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