Journal Writing To Keep You Sober

Writing in a journal can be your savior. Putting your words on paper to describe how you feel is a powerful way of releasing pent up feelings. It is no substitute for therapy or treatment but it is effective, cheap and easy to do.

Writing in a journal can be done no matter what frame of mind you are in. In my personal experience, I have found that I tend to write more when I am going through a difficult time. I also make a conscious effort to write when I am feeling good so that I can read over these entries at future dates. The important thing to keep in mind is that there is no right or wrong way, all you have to do is start writing. Don’t think too much about how it sounds or if it makes sense, just write until you can write no more.
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You may be pleasantly surprised by how differently you feel once you have finished writing.

There were many times, especially during the first few months of getting sober that I felt extremely frustrated and angry about not being able to drink ‘normally’ like others could. In these times, I found writing in a journal very helpful. Since then and up until today, I still use my journal to help me process and release the many thoughts, feelings and emotions that I experience while living a sober life.  

Benefits of writing in a journal that are worth considering:

• No judgement
• Great tool for self reflection that gives you the ability to reflect on issues
• Charts your progress and offers insights as to why you use alcohol
• Records your daily experiences and personal thoughts
• Use it as a platform for achieving your goals
• Identifies the negative patterns and habits that are bringing conflicts into your life
• Helps you to confront your issues
• Gives you a better understanding of yourself
• Inexpensive
• After a few years of journal writing, you could have the makings of a great book

Tips for journal writing:

• Use whatever writing platform you are most comfortable using, it could be a writing pad, a fancy journal or a document on your pc
• Write as often as you can, by writing daily you will get into the habit of it
• Read over past entries every so often. It is interesting to see how you progress over time
• Date each entry
• Don’t think too much about what you are writing. Just write whatever it is on your mind at that particular time
• Be honest
• Keep your journal private
• Find your own writing rhythm

Recommended reading:

A New Day A New Life by William Cope Meyers

“A journal is a constant friend that accepts our negative and positive feelings unconditionally. It is also a place where can chart our growth, inch by inch, step by step, by William Cope Meyers.

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