Originally Posted by
slipnslide 
So I just say out loud: I am never going to drink again, my unhealthy relationship with alcohol is over?
That can certainly be part of a plan, but it's a lot more than just "saying" it.
Imagine you were going to build a house. Would your plan be as simple as just saying out loud "I am going to build a house"? Most people would likely have a drawing of what they want the house to look like, a blueprint, a list of materials, permits, etc.
Getting sober is no different - you need to identify the issue and then formulate a plan to address it. And most of us also have underlying issues to face when we quit, those may require their own separate plan too.