What a great thread. I'm jumping on the minimalist bandwagon (lol) with one word that initially worked for me:
Enough
And the other that helps me to live in recovery every day:
Acceptance
OK, jumping off the minimalist bandwagon for a sec...
My relapses were because I hadn't had enough of drinking - despite the God-awful experiences I was having time and time again, I just didn't want to stop. The day came when I knew I had had enough - I just knew it - there was a such a disgust for alcohol at that point in my life that I had absolutely no use for it anymore.
I didn't go tiptoe'ing through the tulips into la-la land, however. When I began feeling physically and emotionally better, I really accepted that I was an alcoholic. It's not the only label I use to define myself but that acceptance and being ok with being an alcoholic helps me to stay focused on what I need to do every single day to continue living in recovery.
I have some sucky moments and days like everybody. For me, I honestly have to say that having had enough of what alcohol does to me keeps me on the sober trail.
Wishing you well in finding your own path ~