The hardest part for me was changing the mental associations I had with specific activities and alcohol.
For example, I took photos for my kids extra-curricular activities. When I got home, I'd pour a glass of wine and settle into my computer to go through the photos and crop/edit the best ones to share with the other parents and the various organizations. Scrolling through unedited photos just didn't seem right with a cup of coffee or glass of water. It felt decidedly odd to do it without a glass of wine.
That's a silly example, but there are tons more.
So I guess my advice would be to actively try to recognize times, occasions, and activities that do have the strongest alcohol connections and do whatever you can to disrupt the connection and link it to something else instead.
Best wishes! I cannot imagine swearing off alcohol completely during a time like this. I applaud you for it.
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