I also wanted to mention that it is imperative that you do all the rigorous training as well. My former therapist, Maurice (he has a great blog too) stressed this quite a bit. (we stop meeting because I moved away from that area).
1- Have a plan for the day
Before going to bed each night, I write on a white board what I am doing the next day. I plan out when I am reading scriptures or reading recovery literature. I mark what workouts im doing during lunch. I plan to make a few calls, one in the morning, one in the afternoon/evening. Try and pray to know where the attacks may hit. The nephites always had spies to know where the lamanites would hit. Or they consulted God to know.
2- Prayer and Scripture Study
I would assume that a lot of guys are doing this. This obviously builds spiritual strength. If I don't have some spiritual walls put up, my reaction times are really slow. Lust and evil will be more obvious to discern when we stay spiritually sharp. If i'm apathetic, then clicking the mouse on whatever simply b/c i'm bored doesn't seem so bad. "Hey, I wasn't looking for something bad." yeah, right. Be wise.
3- 3 X 5 cards
After I read in the morning, i like to write on a 3 X 5 card exactly what I am feeling and how I will win that day. On a separate page, I have written my 5 reasons of why I want to be clean. (i'll post that at another day). I want to keep those strong in my mind. If you don't have the reasons to fight, then your brain will deteriorate quickly when lust hits. I also have a card with goals, one on how I plan to treat a future wife, and some other positive affirmations. Write truth! Even if you still don't believe it. If you can't believe in yourself, at least believe in the principles, because they do work.
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