In my experience, change is rarely easy.  We are creatures of habit.  We like to get into routines.  Sometimes our routines don't seem like routines.  Having an occasional drink after work isn't really a routine...unless you do it enough times. Before you know it,  an "occasional drink" is a bottle of wine every night.  Also our habits aren't just our behavior.  Our thoughts and feelings can also be habits.  We can decide to change or things can change without our consent.  S