I’ve been a journaler for most of my life. In fact, on my 10th birthday, I got my very first journal! I’ve been journaling off and on ever since. Keeping a journal has been a tremendous source of healing and growth. Knowing I have a place to put my thoughts, feelings, worries, and more helps me a lot during really stressful times.
If you’ve ever wondered about the power of journaling, or are curious if you could do more with your journaling habit, you’ll want to read Mari L. McCarthy’s book, Journaling Power: How To Create the Happy, Healthy Life YOU Want to Live, 10th Anniversary Edition.
Before we get to my review, here’s more about the book:
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.
My Review
What a book! While I’ve spent more of my life journaling than not journaling, I certainly don’t know everything that’s possible with keeping a journal. Mari opened my eyes to doing more and going deeper. I loved her chapter on Healing From the Inside Out. It provided deeper ways of reflecting on how you are feeling and where your thoughts are coming from.
I find prompts really helpful, even though I already follow a stream-of-thought process for my journaling. I find that prompts allow me to go deeper in a surprising way. I love how Mari shares her own experiences in the journaling process. She also isn’t afraid to explore the tough topics you may run into.
She also goes into good things! It’s not always about exploring pain, but getting to know who you are, both the good, bad, indifferent, weird, funny, and more.
While Mari’s book certainly isn’t a replacement for seeing a therapist, it’s a great guide as you go through your own healing journey. I highly recommend it.
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 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.
