Simply Quit Drinking Blog Podcast 2008-12-01T17:55:37Z http://webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast Audio of Chapter 1 "Simply Quit Drinking" book tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-09-13:ee124b62-4dbd-4402-bd70-91838cb07ff4 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-09-13T07:50:11Z 2008-09-13T07:45:00Z
As I said, I'm putting up the audio book chapters free here at the blog. I'll change to the next chapter in about a week or two.

Please enjoy, and remember, to get the whole picture, you've really got to read or listen end to end. There are surprising events that I could barely describe, but here it is...

"SimplyQuitDrinking" Chapter1 audio (free here). Click to listen.

May God bless you and your family.
Karen]]> A 12-Step Program Coming Soon Right Here! tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-08-25:9056deba-9602-4302-8373-a66b41f7b733 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-08-25T05:26:58Z 2008-08-25T05:19:00Z
It will be based on a course, and you'll need to purchase the books. I'll provide the title soon and other information.

God Bless, stay the course!
Karen]]> I Went to an A.A. Meeting tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-08-25:2dd3ce1b-16a1-4558-b8c2-9bf59e29cc2c Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-08-25T05:17:42Z 2008-08-25T04:44:00Z
Wow! It was just like I remember it. True, honest, yet depressing. I went there optimistic, but my GOOD FEELINGS, and LACK OF ANY DAY-TO-DAY ALCOHOL STRUGGLE made me feel like I shouldn't be there. Besides the fact that almost everyone was smoking, and I practically had to detox on my way out (my lungs that is!).

While I'm very appreciative, and I it was eye-opening to hear the words again. I somehow couldn't really re-engage or feel a real association with the group. Let me AGAIN say, I respect AA, but there are reasons why it isn't for me. When I did speak, I obviously had to tone down my message of how the Lord changed my life, and I also had to be careful of sounding too "lofty" or "happy". (I'm happy almost everyday.) I did talk about being grateful. That's one area you can't miss on, be grateful you're here today.

I've said before that I loved the 12-Step readings, they are Christian-based. In my book "Simply Quit Drinking" I say that was my favorite part of meeting, learning, sharing, and growing.

I'm starting a group at church to help alcholics recover using a Christian-based 12-Step Recovery program. I'm very excited. Anyone in Tampa Bay, or further, is welcome to attend Sundays at 6:30 pm. ]]> How to enhance your Quitting Drinking program with the Law of Attraction tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-08-21:ef7a7b68-ac35-42f0-b880-8c64d1f7c8d5 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-08-21T11:16:22Z 2008-08-21T11:07:00Z
I have to point out how the Law of Attraction plays into my "Mindset Reversion" technique.  Mindset Reversion is to take you mind back to a point when you did not know alcohol. You remind yourself of what it was like to live alcohol-free and have happy, healthy, productive days. 

You see, focusing on the positive, that is what the Law of Attraction is all about. Why didn't I go to AA? Because I felt it gave "power" to alcohol. I didn't want to give alcohol power anymore. So I didn't want to meet with people who, at the time, were seemingly struggling. 

I don't struggle. I don't even think about alcohol. I enjoy my life. I'm not sure how many times I've repeated this...

Check-out http://www.abraham-hicks.com and you'll find the online free teachings of Abraham, #17 talks about how the Law of Attraction is related to ridding yourself of a habit.

God bless, and think positively!
Karen Gregg Price]]> Always Amazed at God's Plan tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-08-14:6b1221a2-053f-4bba-acbe-b78d92106373 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-08-14T08:03:57Z 2008-08-14T07:52:00Z
Today I'm writing because I have to give honor to God's amazing plan.  Just today I found out that I am needed to be an A.A. leader. My church, that I have been attending for almost a year, many of which have read the book "Simply Quit Drinking: An Inspirational Journey From Near Death" and know me as the author.

The church has been wanting an alcohol recovery group for a long time. Having my story in their hands, they'd like me to start up a small group to help anyone trying to quit or in recovery.

At first, I'm a little nervous, I will need to get to some AA meetings. I just talked to my Uncle yesterday who has 29 years sobriety with AA. It's no mistake that I've been quite for a while waiting for what's next, and that I talked to my uncle, and that this morning they asked me about doing a small group.

I'm always amazed at God's plan for me.  My recommendation to anyone reading this is to sit back and let life happen, rather than trying to make life happen or control it.

As they say in AA, you've got to admit that there is a power higher than yourself that can restore your life to sanity... and I'll add that once you've given your life over to that higher power, only then can you be free.

Amazed, but honored,
Karen Gregg Price]]> Quitting Drinking With or Without AA tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-07-22:f1b64f14-c9d5-4419-b955-313fb2a36751 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-07-22T06:10:28Z 2008-07-22T04:38:00Z
My Final Answer:
It's better to quit WITH AA, but if you don't go to meetings, incorporate the AA basics into your own routine. That said, you must know what the basics of AA are in order to follow them and learn.

AA is absolutely a mindset where you must accept that a power greater than yourself is the path to restoring your life.  Now, whether you do that on your own or with meetings is the difference. The one absolute that I am sure of, is that learning to have Faith and Trust in God is what saved me and will save anyone who really wants to win.

This topic is on my mind a lot. I am a born again Christian first and foremost, and I will never deny in the slightest bit God's power in my own recovery. I also can't deny the learning I received from AA's 12 step meetings.

So, if you're asking yourself the question, "do I have to go to AA" and you're trying to quit drinking, the answer is "No, you don't have to go to AA." You do have to learn what it is about Alcoholics Anonymous that consistently brings alcoholics back from what appears to be a completely doomed life. So it's a catch 22. You also must consider that you are stronger with support than on your own.

So, finally, I'm going to give an alternative. I'll make up a group similar to AA, that is stripped of the areas that people don't like, and yet keeps the parts that must be there to win.

I'll call it the Simply Quit Drinking group. Let's define some terms quickly:

Simply - means wholly, completely, and absolutely

Club - a club is defined as "a group of persons organized for a social, literary, athletic, political, or other purpose"

Now, if some people could just say what parts of AA they don't like, we can pull them out as long as they are not part of the core purpose.

Some say "it's like a cult". Definition of "cult" from websters.com and dictionary.com:

Cult - "a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies"

OK. I have a minor in Sociology, but I'm not going there right now.

So it looks to me like this, if you reduce or pull out the rites and ceremonies, as well as "worship" then it's not a cult. What does that mean for our group?

We discuss all areas of quitting drinking, acknowledge a higher power, though we worship on our own time, not with the group; and we don't have any rites or ceremonies. No picking up chips, no specific order to a meeting, you don't have to get a sponsor, etc.

In particular, I personally don't want to say "Hi, I'm Karen, and I'm an alcoholic" before I speak at a group discussion. You can accomplish acknowledging this on your own, deep in your heart, so you don't have to profoundly label yourself before you're aloud to talk.  (If I did that, I might go through my whole day thinking that I'm an alcoholic... when I'm not one today.)

Alcoholic - a person suffering from alcoholism (in the dictionary)

I am not suffering any longer. I'm just not suffering. Period.

Alcoholism - a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages

I am not dependent on alcohol for anything; I do not use alcohol, or use it repeatedly, for anything.

A strong part of my belief  is that I do NOT EVER call myself a "recovering alcoholic". Why? I can't get passed the feeling and mindset that comes along with that label. I am not still recovering. I have recovered. I'm not still going through the process of recovering from alcoholism. When does the "process of recovering" end? Let each person decide for themselves. I won't spend my life being a victim of alcohol by giving it power and saying that I'm "still under the gun," haven't crossed over the mountain top, can't quite see the light at the end of the tunnel...

I think of it more as "I came, I saw, I conquered." Thank the Lord, and let's go have a great day and be thankful! Why live in the past, when you can live better right now, today! You define yourself.]]> Former AOL Manager Granted Unprecedented Appeals Hearing 4 Years Post Termination by State of Virginia tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-07-16:a520846f-90f7-4507-82f8-6613952ad693 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-07-16T05:04:09Z 2008-07-16T04:59:00Z  

July 16, 2008 —In an unprecedented case, the Virginia Employment Commission has granted Karen Gregg Price an Appeals Hearing nearly 4 years after her termination from AOL / Time Warner. Price, terminated around September 9, 2004 will present evidence that not only was she harassed for her disability and alcoholism, but she was also fired and never granted an opportunity to speak with the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. Price has since written the book titled “Simply Quit Drinking: An Inspirational Journey From Near Death” about struggling with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and how she used alcohol to self-medicate. The hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2008, 2:00 E.T. to reassess the facts of her termination and denial of unemployment compensation.

“I coped with my anxiety illness by using alcohol,” says Karen Gregg Price. “I’m coming out publicly at my own risk to help others. People need to know that if they are having a similar problem as mine, seek medical help and counseling, as well as talk to your EEO Officer at work,” says Price. “My drinking got out of control and all the signs were there. Coworkers noticed, but they made fun of me. I had full health coverage, but my condition was not brought to any human resources professional nor was I ever counseled on how or where to get help. In the end, my request to see the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer was not granted. I had requested time off to relieve stress from the escalating problems I was having at work, such as attendance. During that time, my access was quickly cut off from all email and company systems.”


Copies of documents such as emails dated back to 2004 will be used at the hearing from both parties, and they are available at the website www.SimplyQuitDrinking.com. The book is also available for sale and includes chapters on being made fun of at work at AOL as well as her extensive medical breakdown that ensued. Price was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning 7 times, two times right after the termination, on October 3 and October 9, 2004.


"I'm fairly sure that under new Mental Health Parity legislation, the firing of an individual for medically diagnosed mental health disorders is illegal," says Price. "I'm an advocate for the Mental Health Parity Act."

About Reaching Peak LLC
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]]> My trademark technique "Mindset Reversion" tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-07-09:8e5cca87-528d-4938-b477-1393f49ca1ea Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-07-09T15:43:17Z 2008-07-09T15:11:00Z
Defined, "mindset" means "a mental attitude or inclination, a fixed state of mind" and "reversion" means "a return to a former condition." Hence, my definition of my trademark technique "Mindset Reversion" is reverting to a previously held state of mind or mindset.

For more, listen to the audio, or pick up a copy of "Simply Quit Drinking" at the website http://www.simplyquitdrinking.com .

God bless you,
Karen]]> Holiday Bashes - To Be or Not To Be - Decide at a Moment's Notice, Really tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-07-07:9cedead1-93c4-4cc1-b270-d3f3c2adecd8 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-07-07T20:24:45Z 2008-07-07T17:22:00Z

So if you're asking yourself...

To be a drinker on the holidays or not to be.
To get drunk on a holiday or to not get drunk.

When I was giving in to my demon, the thought (or question) didn't cross my mind at all. Back in time, for me, there was no question. The holiday was absolutely going to include alcohol drinking.

Instead, now I decide what I'm really going to do. This holiday weekend I fixed the door of my stove, and my big screen TV. I did a little website work. I took my daughter to Target for 3 or so hours to play. (That's a new thing I've learned, free play time in air conditioning with lots of stuff!)

More important to this topic of holidays... Many "problem drinkers" or alcoholics in denial simply LOVE holidays because it is a big reason to drink, and not just a little, drink a lot, and start early, end late.

Suppose I had a new a friend who was reaching out for help. However, a big holiday is coming and it's really hard to decide "to drink or not to drink". Alcohol won, and the stuggling alcoholic subdued, in fact turning off all communication for the three-day weekend. The binge had to be exceptional!

Alcoholics often do that. Once their mind is made up that their going to party for the holiday, it's no holds barred. Additionally, if anyone around them knows they were trying to quit, the answer is to stay away from them and turn off all communication.  Once the alcoholic gets the first couple drinks down, it won't matter anymore anyway. They will not feel pain, guilt, sadness, or anything at all beyond a wonderful buzz and a carefree attitude.

I wonder why holidays always involve drinking?

One step in the right direction is this: Start your quitting drinking plan just before a holiday (this works great) and see what it feels like. After that, if you'll take the challenge, try going to a dance club and not drinking. Now that's fun.

In all seriousness, I feel bad for those who didn't win this past weekend. I have to say to you, that was the past. Today is a new day. (Reference my blog about the coffee cup I drink out of that says "today is a brand new day"!)

You can forget about guilt for the last weekend. You are forgiven. This is a new day, a new hour, and can be a new you. Remember, everybody who quit drinking did one of only two things, die or quit all in a moment, a split second. All that stood between me and quitting drinking was one second... one second where it all changed and I SIMPLY QUIT DRINKING. You decide if that day or hour or minute for you is NOW or not.]]> Open your eyes: Alcohol-Driven Weekly Calendar tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-07-03:9eafc842-53de-48f2-825e-c87d6052aca6 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-07-03T07:51:00Z 2008-07-03T06:55:00Z

Let me help.  My husband (Life Coach Joseph F. Price) and I were sitting around yesterday at the DMV and we came up with the Alcohol-Driven Weekly Calendar.

Since today is Thursday, let's start there. I'm just going to list the titles briefly, and expand in the podcast.

Thursday - start your weekend early thursday night specials

Friday - can't miss Happy Hour, 2 for 1s, kickoff the weekend

Saturday - Free For All! You can start at 10 am today if you want, blame it on golf, fishing, family gathering

Sunday - The Last Hurra! Last chance to party.

Monday - monday night football or a day of remorse over what you did or didn't do on the weekend

Tuesday - One honest good day

In closing, Americans have an alcohol driven culture, available at almost every event, sold on almost every corner, even DRIVE THROUGH PICKUP!]]> How can I help? tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-07-02:78f246ee-826c-47a1-9da1-73e4ff07f8bf Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-07-02T17:01:07Z 2008-07-02T09:11:00Z Survey - it's short, really short!


I was contacted by someone who seems to need help, but is looking for a non-religious, non-AA, way to quit drinking. Wow. That is a really tough way to go, but completely possible.

It's going to take a lot of discipline upfront, a reason why to quit, and the ability to mentally put yourself through the test many times. Many alcoholics are very intelligent I found out.

So, challenge yourself. Use your mind to stop drinking. I talk about Mindset Reversion.  It's in the book, but I'll share the core part right here:

Think back to a time when you didn't drink at all. Think how you felt then. Think about the problems that were not present at that time when you didn't drink. Now spend the day today alcohol-free. Repeat again tomorrow.

Break it down into little steps. Don't go where alcohol will be served. Don't hang out with drinkers. Don't have alcohol in the house. Find something else you've been meaning to do, but have put off, and now do it. Enjoy your project of choice whether it is reading a book, learning something new, cleaning out the attic, going through your clothes to get rid of some you don't use or need. 

Once you go all day today without drinking, do it again tomorrow.

Caution: if you have the shakes and feel very sick and flu-like, see a doctor. You may need medical care to remove the physcial addiction, and to do so without having an alcohol withdrawal seizure.

Today's audio podcast is about How I Can Help You.  I'm going to provide some ideas, and I would love feedback.  It all depends on you, the readers and listeners, to tell me what would help you. I'll propose the 40-day SimpleChallenge at http://www.SimpleChallenge.com, and I'll propose a weekly audio release of one chapter of my book per week. I think I'll also propose an anonymous call that I'll set up for Fridays at 5.

Why Fridays at 5? That is a hard point in time to say, no thanks to a drink offer or invitation out after work. Like my "Fridays" are a great day to quit" post, it's a great day to start your weekend right with a sober call with others who want to get to a sober day, weekend, month, year, life.

Go for it!]]> Humpday -- Alcohol is a drug, with deadly endings tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-06-25:2b5e20e3-f1e6-43d8-8f6d-d8944d0bda83 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-06-25T08:51:55Z 2008-06-25T08:15:00Z Listen to the Audio -
My natural father died of alcoholism. He and I were different. He had a long slow road to passing away, with body deterioration and failing internal organs in the end.

A little known fact though, is that trying to quit "cold turkey" on your own can be fatal too! I almost died from an Alcohol Withdrawal Seizure. You see, when you drink everyday, sometimes all day, your body really becomes physically addicted. Your mind and determination may be able to get you to stop, but your body may revolt, as mine did. I had no idea.

Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures have a 35% death rate. The first chapter of my book talks about my episode of nearly dying and how a trained nurse saved me. 

What to do: if you trying to quit drinking and you  have been hitting the bottle daily, seek medical assistance. No, it's not a big deal. Don't be ashamed. Just seek help/advice from a family doctor on where to go. You can also try the county or state programs for detox.  I also list many rehab places on my website. They can be expensive depending on where you go and how it's operated.

Living in a facility with 24 hour watch is going to get into thousands of dollars.  However, since I had no money on the second rehab occassion, they sent me to a state funded program called A.C.T.S. in Tampa, FL. If you have the willpower, you could be a candidate for outpatient treatment from a clinic. Be very careful. Do what they tell you.

Please, when you're finally "unhooked" physically, strengthen your mind and your resolve to not touch it. You really don't need it in your life. Alcohol doesn't help anything, it resolves immediate issues temporarily, and many times make things worse over all due to the after affects.

So if you didn't quit drinking after my Friday blog about it being a great day to quit, start today and give yourself a headstart on planning a weekend that doesn't include drinking. Good luck.  ]]> When is the best time to quit drinking? tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-06-20:79f24ec0-0c67-4a47-ad72-fff2a709cdb4 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-06-20T06:56:10Z 2008-06-20T05:59:00Z
"I'll just wait until after this weekend." That's what you're thinking. Am I right?

Traffice to the http://www.simplyquitdrinking.com website dwindles at the end of the work week. It spikes on Sunday and Monday the highest.

Why? Because people feel sick and guilty about  their weekend drinking and what else they did while they were under the influence. Most people either get a little "loose" or get in an argument and some get a DUI. Someone got a DUI last weekend, and someone will get a DUI this weekend. Friday is a GREAT DAY to quit drinking.

I'm writing this on Friday morning because TODAY is a great day to just say "I don't drink anymore" and have a sober, productive weekend.

 This audio is 3 minutes. It's more on the topic today or a recap audio about what day is the best day to quit drinking.

God bless you!
Karen]]> Interview 6/16 Abundant Solutions with Greg & Brian tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-06-18:6ffdbca2-a9ad-4d79-83b4-8b84dadbf53f Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-06-18T03:44:46Z 2008-06-18T03:33:00Z
Why is it called "The Cost"? I imagine that's because we talked about the cost to society when we let people go on without help when they want and need it. The real point is that I finally got help from public programs, and it saved my life. Yes, you do have to make up your own mind to quit drinking, but you need medical assistance to overcome the addiction.

Listen to the interview at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/asemotivation and enjoy. These two guys are a great, relaxing, positive influence in the world.

KGP]]> Let's Talk About Quitting Drinking Without AA tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-06-11:8beec5bf-93d8-461c-9bbc-5353cf9e74e2 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-06-19T20:43:19Z 2008-06-11T03:54:00Z
First, you should know I'm a positive thinking person, so I'll start with the merits. People who try to do things together as a group with support of each other win. Having someone to call every day if you need to is great. It's at some of those really week moments that you've have to have someone who's "feeling strong" tell you what crazy thought you're having if you think you're going to just have a drink on a date tonight. Wrong!

I have a friend, who I would love to find, who is mentioned in my book, who lost the fight that way. Around Thanksgiving he was living in a halfway house doing well, met a girl, had a date. I remember he called me and I was shopping at Publix at the time. I knew right away he was having a difficult time telling this new person in his life that he "doesn't drink" or "quit drinking". The relationship was so new, and he feared she would not want to see him again. It was the holidays, and I'm sure he didn't really want to be alone.

However, it was the second date and she had sent him a text message that said "what do you want to drink?". That alone sent him to the edge. So he called me. My husband and I came up with several ways to avoid it (temporarily) without having to tell her any battle stories. That is the last time I talked to him.

We used to stay in touch from the day (in the book) when we were at A.C.T.S. together and attending a worship service holding each others hands and crying together. That's the day I broke free, and I thought he did too.  For months we stayed in touch, and my husband was kind enough to let me take very personal calls from this gentleman all the time.

The point is that you need support. I'm lucky that my husband quit drinking too, and he did it for me. I don't know how things would have turned out if he were an occassional drinker; I don't think I could have handled it. I would have begged to have a drink or snuck one. I know this drill all too well.

I loved A.A. meetings that revolved around the 12 steps. I became a very strong Christian (you could say born again) and I love it. The bible has many teachings about alcohol. (Also in my book.)

However, there is something that bothers me about going to A.A. meetings anymore. I'd still go, but I've even forgotten what they are about. I'm not even sure I would have anything to add, since I'm not struggling anymore. I have no desire to drink, no daily battle, no questions. I simply quit drinking, as I say so many times, and it's the title of my book. Alcohol is not a part of my life.

Let me put is this way, "I'M SO OVER IT!" I'm so over it I would probably just want to do like the V8 commercial and "knock" someone in the head and say "what are thinking?" "why are you still putting yourself through this?" It's over. You quit. You win. Move on.

So I will have to give one "demerit" unfortunately, although I recommend in the beginning to go to meetings. Probably best that just you just listen and read along. You will learn. The only negative thing I have to say is that it seemed to me at some point to be a "reliving of how bad we feel that we can't drink". I don't want to live that way. 

Do you see people who lost a lot of weight going to meetings and saying "boy, I almost ate a huge piece of cake today, but I didn't!" Wheeewh. That was a close one. Well if you're an AA attendee for life, maybe the dieters should have that too. Get together every week or everyday and talk about how everyone at the office was eating cake and you couldn't have any, and it was sooooo tough. Maybe the dieters like Weight Watchers do that.

Then, let the others tell you you should've done X, Y, or Z, and you're not doing your program right. TO ME, IF YOU DIDN'T EAT THE CAKE, THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS. YOU CAN MISS MEETINGS ALTOGETHER, AS LONG AS YOU DON'T EAT THE CAKE! Likewise, I was told I wasn't doing my program right, and that alone felt weird to me. I thought to myself, "if I'm doing this right, I'm not drinking, and that is all that counts in doing this right."

So, fellow A.A. folks, forgive me for the one demerit, and possibly the majority of AA thinks that was not appropriate for the person to tell me about how I'm not attending enough meetings, I didn't have a "sponsor", etc. (I did try to get a sponsor but wasn't successful. Turns out I quit without one. I was my biggest sponsor.)

My love goes out to everyone, and I pray that if you are struggling or want help, you find it near you. It would be foolish not to try AA. As I said there is a lot of good there! Get copies of all the books, especially the 12 step book. If you want an inspirational story, read mine http://www.simplyquitdrinking.com .

"Don't pick up the bottle" and "Take it one day at a time" and "Repeat that everyday".

God bless you,
Karen Gregg Price]]> Today is a Brand New Day tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-06-09:621c568f-59f6-4ee9-8673-154be040cd54 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-06-09T07:05:25Z 2008-06-09T06:58:00Z
"Attention everybody. Today is a brand new day. It will never be repeated again. It's Yours!"

As I said in the book Simply Quit Drinking there were two "rules" I use to not drink. Again, quitting drinking is the first thing to do. The next step is to not drink today. Repeat tomorrow.

The quote on the coffee cup is the same thing. Today is a brand new day. You can quit today, if you want to not drink anymore. Then repeat again tomorrow.

The two rules I use are "don't pick up the bottle" and "take it one day at a time".

I wish you well!
Karen]]> No Drinking While Flying tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-05-27:44d05d75-7d78-427d-a928-b7b0852583dd Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-05-27T17:01:17Z 2008-05-27T16:45:00Z Today I flew in a jet plane sober for the first time since I was a kid. I'm having a lot of firsts. First time traveling out of town and not having a drink at all, not even wine with dinner at Legal Seafood across the street. I'm in Boston for a class.

What's funny to me is that so much of my life regarding traveling, business or vacation, always included alcohol. It was like they went hand-in-hand.

It was wildly refreshing to be completely sober traveling. It was much easier to get around; I had a much better handle on getting from point A to point B. Not to mention I didn't lose anything! I remembered my luggage this time. I saved money! I'm not tired. The list goes on....

I'm hoping this is somewhat humorous... not to mention I didn't get kicked out of any hotels!

]]> Book Available on Amazon.com and SimplyQuitDrinking.com tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-05-23:1c4e2574-a095-4fdf-90b8-2700fba35073 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-05-23T05:43:59Z 2008-05-23T05:33:00Z Amazon now has released the book to buy on the Amazon.com site. You can also buy it from me directly at http://www.simplyquitdrinking.com in paperback or audio (mp3) or CD. I'm happy to sign the book if it comes from me to you.

If anyone knows Mike McF, profiled on Amazon, tell him to send me his email address. I'm not as outspoken as him, but he said something there that goes along with my book and my thinking. He writes that AA is a cult. I don't think it's a cult; I loved learning the spiritual aspects and I attribute my life-saving to God and the teachings of the bible. However, I did write in the book that some things about AA didn't work for me. We also agree that Psalm 23 is powerful and an excellent ingredient of a happy and balanced lifestyle.

I'd still go to a meeting, but I don't dwell on alcohol anymore. I "dwell" on living and loving life. I scorn alcohol, and challenge everyone to try not drinking alcohol for 40 days. That is the Simple Challenge found at (also a LinkedIn group you can join).

Why 40 days? It's like lent and 40 days is also the number of days Jesus went off on his own before persecution. You can start today if you want, but I'm really pushing this 40 day challenge to start around Thanksgiving and end the day after New Years. What a fantastic time for our country to stop drinking for 40 days! What a change it would make!]]> Why Should Any American Read This Book? tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-05-18:94fa6b91-d72d-4ea1-8885-a5ef4d4ba14a Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-05-23T05:33:33Z 2008-05-18T05:32:00Z
Education. People in America think that homelessness and being poor are choices everyone makes. That's not reality. Alcohol addiction can take a productive, educated person from great to practically penniless and onto public programs very quickly. That's why anyone should read this book. It is an example of just how that happens.

Luckily, and by God's grace, I've gone full circle back to being incredibly productive, and earning a wage. I'm one of the few. So next time you are getting hit up for a donation to help the homeless, think about the big picture. It's really hard to go from zero to anywhere. The smallest bit of money and education can get people back on their feet again. That's what America wants, isn't it? I don't think you'll say you'd rather keep up the taxes for the programs. In fact, isn't it better to give on the front end rather than pay when the damage is much worse?

Let's get educated about how alcohol, a legal drug, affects our society and what we can do to prevent all the problems and costs associated with addiction, joblessness, homelessness. An ounce of prevention... don't make me say it!

In fact, education and using examples (like my life) to teach teenagers is an excellent place to start. If a person never drinks alcohol, they have no chance of becoming an alcoholic. The cost to society from alcoholism and just "casual drinking" (leading to DUIs and accidents) is too high. Try reading the book, or listen to the audio, to grow your understanding.]]> The Simple Challenge tag:webcast.simplyquitdrinking.com,2008-05-16:147b8432-f161-4e9b-b3f0-c501259d0bd6 Karen Gregg Price karen@reachingpeak.com 2008-05-23T05:32:08Z 2008-05-16T05:31:00Z
The Simple Challenge is to quit for 40 days.

Or, challenge your friends to quit for 40 days. Challenge them here, but please do not put anyone's name. I repeat: no names unless you're giving your own name.

If you and a friend want to take the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE, that is to quit drinking completely. It is a wonderful way of life that cleanses your body and mind. You will find you are happier, more productive, and healthier.

If you need help, write to me here what is the biggest difficulty, and I will write back however I can help.]]>