you sure are missing something.
Put this at the top of the list.
1. Don't pick up that first drink no matter what.
Then look at the ways to get over that urge to drink, all of the other things on you list you can do and still drink.
Setting up a routine if fine and dandy. But taking preventive measures to keep you from drinking is another story. Yes, establishing a routine is helpful, but you must include not drinking AND options to take when you find yourself reaching for that drink.