Comments on: Giving Up to Get Better http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:44:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Peter Mis http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-385 Peter Mis Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:21:39 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-385 It was very difficult...at first. Most of my social circle was built around consumption. I guess I just got to a point where my search for clarity was greater than my desire for alcohol. It was very difficult…at first. Most of my social circle was built around consumption. I guess I just got to a point where my search for clarity was greater than my desire for alcohol.

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-384 Kathryn Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:10 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-384 Thank you Peter! The alcohol one is difficult when almost everything socially is centered around it. Good for you. Thank you Peter! The alcohol one is difficult when almost everything socially is centered around it. Good for you.

]]> By: Peter Mis http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-382 Peter Mis Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:16:32 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-382 Kathryn, I have been a gradual giver-upper. Over the years I've greatly reduced my coffee intake, now a die-hard decaf drinker. I now drink coffee for the taste and the warmth, not for the jump start I used to need. I've given up table sugar as well...it's all black decaf now...coffee or tea. A proper amount of sleep is usually all we really need to get us through the day. I really don't miss the headaches or being controlled by "needing" something. My decisions grew out of getting back to a more natural rhythm of life. I gave up alcohol some nine years ago as it just got in the way of my search for more clarity. I still go out for drinks with friends, though I simply don't drink. It was awkward at first, but it soon became no big deal. And with me designated driver, I know that my friends will get home safe. Always enjoy your posts!! Kathryn,
I have been a gradual giver-upper. Over the years I’ve greatly reduced my coffee intake, now a die-hard decaf drinker. I now drink coffee for the taste and the warmth, not for the jump start I used to need. I’ve given up table sugar as well…it’s all black decaf now…coffee or tea. A proper amount of sleep is usually all we really need to get us through the day.

I really don’t miss the headaches or being controlled by “needing” something. My decisions grew out of getting back to a more natural rhythm of life. I gave up alcohol some nine years ago as it just got in the way of my search for more clarity. I still go out for drinks with friends, though I simply don’t drink. It was awkward at first, but it soon became no big deal. And with me designated driver, I know that my friends will get home safe.

Always enjoy your posts!!

]]> By: Authentic Seacoast Resorts http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-352 Authentic Seacoast Resorts Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:38:26 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-352 We're making some cappuccino here, sure we can't tempt you :) We’re making some cappuccino here, sure we can’t tempt you :)

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-351 Kathryn Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:05 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-351 That's a tough one. I still find that hard. Meeting for coffee, "over" coffee, coffee breaks - it's just part of our culture. Honestly, I hid for awhile. Now I can go out for tea. I do, sometimes , have decaf in the morning. And, I love the ritual of making loose tea. In the afternoon, when I'm tired, I CRAVE coffee. I stop, make tea and take a break. I gave up drinking alcohol as well. That's much harder. Not in that I miss it but socially. People just stop asking you to join them at the pub, out for dinners, to see bands. Still working on that one. Let me know what hints you come up with ;) You are so welcome. You're busy too - thank YOU! That’s a tough one. I still find that hard. Meeting for coffee, “over” coffee, coffee breaks – it’s just part of our culture. Honestly, I hid for awhile. Now I can go out for tea. I do, sometimes , have decaf in the morning. And, I love the ritual of making loose tea. In the afternoon, when I’m tired, I CRAVE coffee. I stop, make tea and take a break. I gave up drinking alcohol as well. That’s much harder. Not in that I miss it but socially. People just stop asking you to join them at the pub, out for dinners, to see bands. Still working on that one. Let me know what hints you come up with ;)

You are so welcome. You’re busy too – thank YOU!

]]> By: Christina http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-349 Christina Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:30:06 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-349 Any tips for getting past the psychological attachment we make to coffee? And thank you for coming to and commenting on my site! I know you're a busy person and I appreciate the time it took to do so. :-) Any tips for getting past the psychological attachment we make to coffee?

And thank you for coming to and commenting on my site! I know you’re a busy person and I appreciate the time it took to do so. :-)

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Kathryn Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:51:16 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-348 I don't miss that feeling but know it well. So today it's raining, cold and a bit gloomy. Do I want coffee YES. Making tea though and muddling through! Thanks for stopping by. I'm much more productive in coffee shops too :). At home I'm so easily distracted...... I don’t miss that feeling but know it well. So today it’s raining, cold and a bit gloomy. Do I want coffee YES. Making tea though and muddling through! Thanks for stopping by. I’m much more productive in coffee shops too :) . At home I’m so easily distracted……

]]> By: Christina http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Christina Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:43:41 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-347 I've tried a few times, but I think like some of the other commenters have mentioned -- I miss the ritual, I miss typing away in a coffee shop (I'm much more efficient working there than at home!), and I miss the slow moments chatting with friends. I'm seriously considering giving it another go... the last two days I woke up an hour before my alarm with my pulse already racing. Very similar to my days in undergrad when I downed six or so lattes a day... I’ve tried a few times, but I think like some of the other commenters have mentioned — I miss the ritual, I miss typing away in a coffee shop (I’m much more efficient working there than at home!), and I miss the slow moments chatting with friends.

I’m seriously considering giving it another go… the last two days I woke up an hour before my alarm with my pulse already racing. Very similar to my days in undergrad when I downed six or so lattes a day…

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-345 Kathryn Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:50:55 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-345 It's the change in sleep patterns that will keep me off. You know that deep SLUMBER. (Love that word!) It's NOT that bad - you'll be fine, you exercise right? That will help. After watching someone struggle with a drug addiction - any addictions seem scary to me. Good luck. Keep in touch! Oh I also gave up drinking -* that* is way more difficult. It’s the change in sleep patterns that will keep me off. You know that deep SLUMBER. (Love that word!) It’s NOT that bad – you’ll be fine, you exercise right? That will help. After watching someone struggle with a drug addiction – any addictions seem scary to me. Good luck. Keep in touch! Oh I also gave up drinking -* that* is way more difficult.

]]> By: Darrin Searancke http://www.kathrynjennex.com/giving-up-to-get-better/comment-page-1/#comment-344 Darrin Searancke Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:28:52 +0000 http://www.kathrynjennex.com/?p=299#comment-344 My first job was working mid-dawns in Radio. I have nutured my addiction since then, I don't smoke so I figure(d) I could allow myself one 'harmless' vice. Seems that may not be the case, as my spotty sleep patterns and the current shift toward becoming coffee-free has me seriously considering that option ... with an appreciation of the benefits, but some concern regarding the journey ... My first job was working mid-dawns in Radio. I have nutured my addiction since then, I don’t smoke so I figure(d) I could allow myself one
‘harmless’ vice. Seems that may not be the case, as my spotty sleep patterns and the current shift toward becoming coffee-free has me seriously considering that option … with an appreciation of the benefits, but some concern regarding the journey …

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