What works for you, works for you.
It may be possible to slowly wean yourself off of these behaviors that are worrying you. If it's down to once a month, there isn't as much of a jump to zero times a month, but maybe sometime. And then once it's been a year, congratulate yourself for that and keep going.
Habits are hard to break and much easier to fall into. But if you are more conscious of these decisions, it all becomes a little bit easier with time.
That kind of mindfulness is a skill that is hard to develop, but your post leads me to think you're already on your way.