How can I not fall back into sin
I was hesitant posting this because I feel like I might get judged but I do want someone’s productive advice.
I’m trying to be a better Muslim. For now I make sure I pray all 5 prayers a day and read at least 1 verse with purpose. Tasbih is also something I’m trying to stay regular in, as well as respecting others and speaking with kindness- I’m very hot tempered.
My problem is that…I’m not even gonna sugar coat it. I like attention from the other gender. I will casually talk to guys here and there and I have made out before and recently (did repent) but I didn’t do anything more than touching which I know is a sin that can lead to a bigger sin like zina which I obviously am trying to avoid.
I feel like no matter how hard I try, I always go back to my old ways. Sometimes it even comes to me without me asking for it and I really hate that about myself.
What I need advice in is, how do you feel sufficient in yourself and spend productive time in improving yourself? How do you distract yourself from sin and urges?
I would really appreciate productive solutions, I don’t want to be called names or judged because I’m already judging myself. So please if you don’t have a solution that I can use to better myself, keep it to yourself.