Good morning all,
I was up bright and early this am. That just did not happen when I was a smoker. I would sleep until the last available minute. I was thinking about what makes one turn the corner in their quits. By that, I mean, start feeling good about the quit instead of gritting the teeth and bearing it until it gets better. For me, it is the belief that not smoking is REALLY a better lifestyle than smoking. When I get those craves after a meal, or driving my car, or any of the numerous triggers that we experience, I just think to myself; NOT smoking is SO MUCH better than smoking. Why would I want to subject myself to a life long addiction? It has to stop sometime, and the sooner, the better. In my previous quits, it was always the, "I can have just one", that lured me back into nicotine use. Sure, I would have "just one", but 30 minutes later, I had "just one" again. It is a merry go round of deception. Experience the craves that come, but use self talk, tell yourself how joyous you are to be free from this horrible addiction and, MOVE ON with your life. We have the definite hope of looking forward to the day when smoking will not even cross our minds. That will be my true freedom date! Have a great smoke free day all.
new me
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 264
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $55.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
