[header] How to manage addiction with journaling [title] Identify the problem. [step] You can use your journal to keep track of challenges in your life and how they are affecting you. If you are having an off day, then start by describing what is bothering you. 
[substeps] Ask yourself, " what is bothering me? " describe the people, situations, and things that are bothering you. For example, did you have a bad day at work? Did you get into an argument with your significant other? Explain what happened in as much detail as you can.