Sober Reflections

June is the perfect time to reconnect with your recovery journey and reflect on how far you've come. With it being the start of a new season, it can also be a time to recommit to your recovery journey or look at certain areas you may need growth in. Whether you're newly sober or years into your journey, journaling can offer powerful insight, healing, and encouragement.

Below you'll find 30 journal prompts for June to help you stay grounded, honest, and inspired. Use them as part of your daily routine or simply pick the ones that speak to you.

June Sobriety Journal Prompts

June 1 - What does sobriety mean to me right now?

June 2 - What emotion have I been avoiding lately? Why?

June 3 - One way my life has improved since getting sober is...

June 4 - Describe a time you felt proud of yourself in recovery.

June 5 - What helps me stay grounded on hard days?

June 6 - What would I tell the "me" from my first day sober?

June 7 - What am I still grieving, and how can I show myself compassion?

June 8 - What boundaries do I need to reinforce?

June 9 - Write a letter to your addiction - what would you say?

June 10 - What is one healthy coping skill I want to strengthen this month?

June 11 - What triggers me the most - and what helps me manage it?

June 12 - What's one thing I've forgiven myself for?

June 13 - Write about someone who supports your recovery.

June 14 - What does freedom feel like to me?

June 15 - What fear still holds me back, and how can I face it?

June 16 - Describe your safe place - real or imagined.

June 17 - What motivates me to stay sober today?

June 18 - What's something I've discovered about myself since getting sober?

June 19 - What does self-respect look like in action?

June 20 - How do I respond to stress, and how would I like to respond?

June 21 - The best decision I've made in recovery is...

June 22 - What would my ideal support system look like?

June 23 - What lies has addiction told me in the past?

June 24 - What helps me feel connected to others?

June 25 - One small victory I had this week was...

June 26 - What's one thing I want to work on in therapy or support groups?

June 27 - What does joy look like for me in sobriety?

June 28 - Who am I becoming?

June 29 - What lesson did June teach me?

June 30 - What is one intention I want to carry into July?

Journaling is not about writing the "right" thing - it's about being real. Let these prompts guide you toward deeper understanding, clarity, and healing. Progress doesn't happen all at once, but it does happen. And every word you write is a step forward.

Written by:

Jessica Vincent