Journal

Guided reflections

Read-only — journal in a personal notebook. Entries are never stored on our servers.

Why write it down

Writing helps you process emotions, spot patterns in your triggers and moods, and see your progress over time. Keep your journal somewhere private — a notebook, a notes app, or wherever you feel comfortable being honest.

There are several different types of journals throughout our app. Choose the one that best fits for you. We offer examples and different layouts of how you can structure your journal. You can find examples of other journals in the My Recovery Plan section.

Open Journaling Guide (PDF)Open Gratitude Journal (PDF)Open Sleep Journal (PDF)

Types of reflections

Daily Reflection

A few lines about how the day went

Craving Reflection

What happened before, during, and after a craving

Gratitude

Things worth appreciating today

Trigger Journal

What set off a difficult moment and how you responded

Dream or Goal

Something you are working toward

Lapse Reflection

What led up to a slip and what you learned from it

Therapy Notes

Takeaways from a session you want to remember

Unsent Letter

Words you need to say, without sending them

Victory Log

A win, big or small

Weekly Review

Patterns you noticed across the week

Prompts to get started

  • What am I feeling right now — and what might be underneath it?
  • What triggered me today, and how did I respond?
  • What am I grateful for today?
  • What would I say to a friend who had my exact day?
  • What is one thing I can do differently tomorrow?