Ep. 90: How Journaling Transforms Your Alcohol Free Journey

Journaling might be the most underrated tool in your sober toolbox, and today, we're diving into why it's so powerful! If you’ve ever struggled to track your progress, process emotions, or just make sense of your alcohol-free journey, this episode is for you.

 

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In this shorty episode, Sara breaks down how journaling can help you gain clarity, identify triggers, and celebrate wins. Plus, she shares different types of journaling and simple ways to make it a habit—even if you don’t consider yourself a "writer."

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Journaling Supports Sobriety: Track progress, recognize triggers, reduce overwhelm, and boost self-awareness.
• 5 Types of Journaling to Try:

1. Gratitude Journaling – Focus on what’s going well.
2. Daily Reflection Journaling – Capture thoughts and emotions.
3. Triggers & Cravings Journal – Identify what influences your urges.
4. Future Self Journaling – Envision and plan for your best self.
5. List-Based Journaling – Quick and simple way to log progress.

How to Make Journaling a Habit: Overcome resistance, start small, set a routine, and use prompts to make it easier.

Journaling Prompts to Get You Started:

• What’s one thing I did today that I’m proud of?
• How does sobriety feel today compared to when I started?
• What’s one challenge I overcame this week?

Free Resource: Grab My Routines Guidebook!

If you want to build a journaling habit (or any other powerful routine), download my free Routines Guidebook! It walks you through my morning, midday, and evening routines and helps you design your own. CLICK HERE to download it today!

 

If this episode inspired you, please rate, review, and share it with a friend! Thanks for listening, and happy journaling!

 

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