Removing the habit of alcohol is always hard in the beginning. You and I both know the hard becomes much easier. Even after my relapse, I have no desire for drinking, nor do I crave drinking, and I do think it is because I had 10 months of physical sobriety.
"Treating myself today like someone who deserves to be taken care of"
Yes, you deserve to be taken care of. You deserve freedom from alcohol.
What is your reason for getting sober, LG?