I've come to the realisation that I don't like myself (at all) and that is the first place to start.
That rings a bell with me and I believe was one of the major reasons that no rock bottom seemed to be low enough. Sure, for a few days I would swear that drinking was all behind me, but the old thinking would return. I have found that getting to know myself, and forgiving/accepting myself has gone a long way in helping me remain sober.
I hope that you can do the same and embark on the journey with us. All the best.
Oh and also, I stopped watching/listening to negative news. Not sticking my head in the sand, but simply avoiding the sort of stuff that I used to thrive on.