It’s easier to drink nothing than drink a little

So I have never been a super heavy drinker but I definitely have had points where alcohol was causing issues in my life. After getting dumped last year I spent one month sober then gradually began drinking more, on the guise that it would be less than before. And it was less than before so I felt like I was moderately successful. However I was constantly stressed about if I was drinking too much or how often I should allow myself to have a drink here and there and the fact that I usually ended up drinking more than I wanted to when I let myself. Due to some family experiences I’ve decided to be completely sober in 2025 and so far it seems easier than a vague and/or constantly changing “less.” No more mental math or gymnastics or guilt.