I've only been sober a few months but my plan is more along the medical line of things.
When I chose to quit drinking I decided to go on medication so I couldn't drink without severe consequences. I took that medication for a couple of months without fail and a couple of times when I felt really tempted I came here and got help.
Now days I only take the medication if I know there is an event coming up which used to trigger my drinking. It means there will definitely be bad consequences and I can't just take the chance that it will be fine.
Over the months I've also gone to group counselling once a week to help with anxiety and dealing with normal day to day stuff. Trying to change my thought pattern to a better one.
Yarrgh. So that's how I'm doing it.