Welcome Bouncer!
I agree Bouncer: if we look at sobriety as if we are 'giving up' alcohol, we can feel we are losing something huge from our lives. Psychologically that can make a difference in our approach - and success or failure - of our recovery. I we look instead at sobriety as a positive choice then we can feel we are gaining instead.
A Positive Mental Attitude makes such a huge difference in our recovery.