I decided to attend an AA meeting every night, which was always at 8:00 PM in my town. So after work, it was necessary to stay sober for a short time until I would start getting ready to leave. The meeting ended at 9:00 PM, and was usually followed by a small gathering at a local cafe. By the time I got home, I was rejuvenated and ready to go to bed sober. Of course, this strategy didn't happen in a vacuum without context. I also:
Committed to never taking another drink under any circumstances.
I needed to keep my mind occupied with something besides the next drink 24/7. Hence, the meetings.
I really was ready to commit long term, actually looking forward to it.
I did 180 meetings in 180 days, and actually a little bit more. My drinking days were over. Every night after work revolved entirely around something else.