Hi all,
I bombed at Hour 21 again. I don't know what it is about that hour - it's excruciating.
I learned something. (I seem to learn something new about myself or my habit with ea quit attempt.)
This time I learned how much I rely upon tobacco as a stimulant. Most of the day yesterday, I couldn't get out of bed without coffee and cigs. This am, smoking, I'm all lit up.
So...I'm going to have to find healthier ways to stimulate myself. The Canadian Cancer Society's book says that exercise is a stimulant. So I'm going to add exercise. I already get quite a bit but I'm going to move it to the am, where I need the stimulation the most.
I heard somewhere that it's easier to add healthy behaviors than to remove unhealthy ones. So I want to think of all the things that I'll be ADDING to my life by not smoking.
Taste, smell, better breathing, better looks, more money, ease of exercising, self-discipline, freedom from addiction, rewards I'll have planned, more self-respect. Any I'm missing?
You know, I really admire those of you who have quit and are coming back to help the newbies. I want to be that person one day. You are very much appreciated by this newbie ... (honestly, a little tearful when I say that). Thank you.
I'll keep you updated on my next scheduled Quit Day.
phoenix
