Create your own top ten

Imagine you are facing a craving right now. Write out a list of five positive self-statements that you think might help you stay strong in the face of temptation and commit them to memory. Now preparea set of five flash cards, each containing one brief phrase that summarises what a good friend or counsellor would advise you to do in that situation.

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