A lot of the ways to stay sober are usually achieved by following and sticking to a plan. For me it was practicing to think of NOT drinking as the thought of drinking came so easily. I/we need to try to keep out thoughts where our feet are as in now.
An expression told me by a good Al Anon friend:
“Man Plans-God Laughs!”
Often after my planned whatever goes down the toilet I step back and laugh at my ego driven self.
BE WELL