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Wrong places cause openings for bad habits to surface. Wrong TV, wrong internet viewing, and wrong thoughts cause opening. To counterattack these things, review old articles and have relevant verses in your quitting notebook. Have quitting prayers in your notebook. Have alternative things to think about written there.
Second, new habits seem impossible to form. I played the violin as a kid. Instead of worrying about my massive progress daily, I just put in the time, and work. Consider using that method with forming new habits. Keep trying everyday. Put in the work every day. If you are new here you may put in the work and fall every day, but if you are trying to put in the work everyday… You have a new habit: Putting in the work every day. Once you have that habit it is only a matter of time before your have the habit of turning from thoughts of _______ all the time. Because, you formed 1 habit, now you can form a second one. Soon, a third one, someday, the full habit of quitting.
Third, never say, “I can’t quit.” For example, a person who goes to every AA meeting every day and drinks every night can say, “It’s not working,” or they can acknowledge: Going to meetings is a great start, now, build even more habits.
Today, seal up those openings that allow temptation to rise. Acknowledge your progress, and find other things to do.
Finally, form the habit of 10, 20, or 30 minutes of prayer and Bible study. These are the best “Other things to do.
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