When making any decision, whether large or small, do the following:

• Consider all the options you have.
• Think about all the consequences, both positive and negative, for each of the options.
• Select one of the options. Pick a safe decision that minimizes your risk of relapse.
• Watch for "red flag" thinking - thoughts like "I have to . . .", or "I can handle . . ." or "It really doesn't matter if . . ."

Practice monitoring decisions that you face in the course of a day, both large and small, and consider safe and risky alternatives for each.