Sacrifice the “now” for the “later.” Two years ago, I made a choice that changed my life—I went sober. Funny thing is, at the time, I didn’t even notice. I wasn’t a big drinker, but after two months of being sober, I realized I liked the sober version of myself more. I didn’t count days or set a goal; I just made it part of my identity. I hit two years sober recently without even noticing. This shows that when you enjoy living healthier, it feels effortless. The key is to enjoy being healthier—it won’t happen overnight. Setting impossible goals, like being sober for a year when you’re drinking multiple nights a week, only leads to failure. Instead of saying “no” to bad habits, I said “yes” to healthier ones. Use your old habit as a trigger for something better: walk, read, or work out instead. It won’t be fun at first, but adopting the mindset that bad habits aren’t part of your identity makes it easier than just counting days. Looking back, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. Change is possible—it starts with one decision and showing up every day. Progress isn’t about perfection; it’s about consistency. If you want personalized help with this, DM me “CHANGE,” and I’ll help you.