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When I was 25, I used to drink a lot on the weekends. Every Saturday afternoon, my roommate and I would head to a local pub. We\u2019d start with a few beers, have dinner, and then head home to get ready for the second half of the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

By midnight we\u2019d be in a massive nightclub, often drinking until 3 a.m. Finally, after 12 hours of overindulging, I\u2019d pass out in my bed until noon the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m embarrassed to say this behavior went on for a few more years. I was, by some definitions, an alcoholic. And eventually my binge drinking had a terrible side effect: anxiety attacks. <\/span><\/p>\n

I share this story as a cautionary tale, but I\u2019m not here to say that you should never drink alcohol. I still drink occasionally (although no more than two drinks per night, and rarely more than once per week). <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve recognized that you drink too much, then it\u2019s time to implement the system that worked for me when I was cutting back. <\/span><\/p>\n

This system uses five simple steps that anyone can follow, and over time, builds habits that dramatically reduce your dependency on alcohol. <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Spend Time with the Right People<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

This lesson comes straight from entrepreneur, author, and speaker Jim Rohn. Here\u2019s the gist: You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. If you spend your time with people who are getting drunk all the time, then guess what you\u2019re going to do? <\/span><\/p>\n

Think about it\u2014do you really think you\u2019re going to have superhuman willpower and be able to stop at one drink when all of your friends are grabbing a second, third, and fourth? <\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you spend your time with people that drink less\u2014or better yet, not at all\u2014then you\u2019ll soon have control over your drinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick your friends wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Slow Down <\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s easy to say you\u2019re going to stick to just one drink when meeting a friend after work. But when the bar is buzzing and you\u2019re starting to loosen, slowing down just isn\u2019t going to happen. The next thing you know, you\u2019ve downed that first beer in record time and you\u2019re ready for a second.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s you how get over the \u201cdrink quick\u201d urge: Order a drink that doesn\u2019t go down so easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once upon a time, I used to love drinking Black Russians\u2014a mix of vodka and Kahl\u00faa. The trouble was, it was sweet and I have a strong sweet-tooth. It\u2019s no surprise that those drinks went down fast and easy. <\/span><\/p>\n

These days, I order a glass of vodka on the rocks or maybe tequila on the rocks. The flavor is powerful\u2014and remarkably un-sweet\u2014so I sip it instead of down it. As a result, I don\u2019t drink more than I should.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Success requires removing obstacles, leading yourself out of temptation, and getting accountability to stick to your goals. With these in place, you\u2019ll soon kick the booze to the curb and start enjoying more Perfect Days\u2014moving you closer to your big goals and dreams.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Step 3: One Drink of Alcohol + One Glass of Water<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

This one seems obvious, but so many people forget to drink water while they\u2019re enjoying alcohol. It\u2019s critical to keep yourself hydrated\u2014not only to prevent hangovers the next morning, but also for slowing down your intake. Every time you finish a cocktail, beer, or glass of wine, make sure to take a pause from the booze and down a glass of water. <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4: Find an Accountability Buddy<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Many of you know that I\u2019m big on accountability<\/a>. Why? Because it works.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accountability works wonders for slowing your drinking, too. Pick someone for a night or a week\u2014or have them be a standing accountability buddy\u2014and tell them your drinking limits. <\/span><\/p>\n

Now, set up consequences for breaking those limits. Tell your buddy that for every drink you consume above and beyond your limit, you\u2019ll pay them $10. (Make that amount higher if you want to raise the stakes.) <\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t need the serious consequences, ask them to tap you on the shoulder when you hit your limit\u2014just to remind you that someone is watching.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5: Schedule Something for the Next Morning<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Let\u2019s say you\u2019re planning on heading to the bars on Friday night. Set up an appointment or meeting for Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Knowing that you have that appointment\u2014and that you have to be ready for it\u2014will keep you from going overboard at the bars. (I often recommend setting up a physical activity. Your body will hate you if you try to do it while nursing a hangover, so you\u2019ll quickly learn not to overindulge.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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These five steps can help you cut back on alcohol and regain control so that you can focus on the more important things in life. <\/span><\/p>\n

For example, cutting back on my drinking allowed me to tackle my anxiety and spend more energy on writing my book, \u201cThe Perfect Day Formula,\u201d that is my life\u2019s work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Success requires removing obstacles, leading yourself out of temptation, and getting accountability to stick to your goals. With these in place, you\u2019ll soon kick the booze to the curb and start enjoying more Perfect Days\u2014moving you closer to your big goals and dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

\"\"<\/a>When you\u2019re ready to move from distractions like alcohol to the tools and routines that build your Perfect Days and Perfect Life, that I urge you to get a FREE copy of my book, \u201cThe Perfect Day Formula.\u201d <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Thousands have used the insights from this book\u2014all gathered over decades of experience. Take your life to the next level by getting your FREE copy now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Craig Ballantyne<\/a><\/h3>\n
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If you want to double your income, work less, and become the ambitious millionaire you’ve always wanted to be… Craig Ballantyne is the coach who will help you do it. With more than 20-years of experience as an entrepreneur and five 7-figure businesses under his belt, he specializes in helping “struckling” entrepreneurs get out of the mud and build the business of their dreams. To see if you qualify for Craig’s “Millionaire Coaching Program” send an email to support@earlytorise.com with the subject line “Millionaire”.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n