I like it! I try to be mindful of saying things in a positive way, as opposed to using 'not'. The mind cannot visualize 'not', so if we say 'not', we visualize the exact thing we are hoping that we don't do.
I do notice a difference in myself if I think, "I want to be sober" versus "I don't want to drink." Just the word sober makes me think of a good feeling in my body and aligning with my values/purpose. My energy decreases as I think, "I don't want to drink."
I'm glad you posted about it. I'll be more mindful of how I phrase it to myself.