That's the way to do it. Catch yourself "being the old you" and stop it. Eventually you'll be able to stop it before you even start. You're re-writing the code on how you respond to situations. That's how change occurs.
Well done and I wouldn't worry about the backslide. It gave you a chance to show H a bit of the old you and how you are working on it. Now he'll really notice the new you .
I also like the reverse question. I'm not surprised he didn't see what you were driving at.
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