This focused journal page companion to the Clarifying Your Values lesson invites individuals in recovery to reflect deeply on the principles that have guided their lives and the ways substance use has pulled them away from – or into direct conflict with – those values. The opening prompts ask readers to identify their most important values, reflect on how they feel about them, and give specific examples of how their addiction has compromised their ability to live accordingly, along with the toll that conflict has taken on their self-esteem and self-image. The forward-looking section then shifts toward restoration, encouraging readers to consider how realigning their lifestyle with their values can actively strengthen their recovery, what specific changes are needed to close the gap between who they are and who they want to be, and how investing their unique talents and gifts can deepen their commitment to living with integrity. A sidebar tip reinforces the core message that self-esteem rises when actions and values are in harmony, and falls when they are not. Designed for writing, drawing, or any expressive format, this journal page helps readers move from self-awareness to purposeful, values-driven action.

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