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Thanks for the bump!Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist
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bump [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 580 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $87.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
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Audrey- It is soooooooooo important! Look up threads by Shevie as he explains it all beautifully... Make sure to do it - you don't have to completely understand it but I promise you it can keep you quit in the tough times... Blessings- Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 396 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,891 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1841.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 51 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
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Those 7 extra days to your life is a tremendous reward! Keep those days coming! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 87 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,318 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $365.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37
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I've just quit (yesterday) and I'm now taking notes from all of you who have just posted with all of your idea's for rewards! Some I know I cannot afford - but I can certainly go for the candles, the soaps, personal care items I just love, and who knows maybe in time - a very long time - a vacation! I personally think that a reward for milestones are crucial. But I also believe that little things each day fill that 'pleasure zone' which I used to receive from a cig. I just keep picking up so many useful pieces of information from this site.. it's GREAT ! :) J xo [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 45 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
17 years ago 0 1110 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I love the reward system and have used it to its fullest. The first week I rewarded myself with a cappucino from Tim Hortons, and continued each week with one. I have had massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, bought jewellery, went to Vegas, bought a car, bought little and bought big, the most important is I rewarded myself because I am worth it and so are you!!! It wqorked for me but may not be for everyone. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 714 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,869 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5355 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 97 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
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Martha, that was a great post there!! I appreciate that. I am going to come up with more rewards. I have way too many candles now. I think a trip to bath and body works is in order. LOL I really see your point there. I do need to have a reward because Lord knows, I called myself having a reward as a smoker. Great Post and Thank You. Man, will you swap stats with me? LOL LOL Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,102 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $165.14 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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Melanie, I just wanted you to know that I appreciated your sharing that. I hope that your husband has much success with his quit, and if a few rewards help to reinforce that success, then I think it's a heck of a good idea! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 768 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $277.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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Hmmmm. Maybe y'all have a stronger constitution than I ever had?! I clung to my rewards the first month. Especially the first week. I loved buying candles, air fresheners, Starbucks, perfume, great smelling soaps (are you catching the theme here?). I took baths, walks, rented movies, slept a lot, cooked a lot and cried a lot. That last one may not sound like a reward but I let myself feel whatever I was feeling without putting a lot of pressure to "pull myself together" or worry about what I "should" be feeling. My reward for a LOT of things as a smoker was of course...a cigarette. After a task, after a long meeting, blah blah blah. So replacing those and giving myself something to look forward to was huge for me. Even after 30 days because then the excitement waned and I needed to encourage myself. Just one woman's experience... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/5/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 973 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 19,471 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4378.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 75 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
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17 years ago 0 911 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I must say, I have been doing some early research on a mountain bike (this is my 6 month, money saved purchase). It may have to happen prematurely so I can get some riding in before the dog days get here! Just having me think about getting fit is refreshing and a reward in itself :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 79 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,588 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $221.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

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