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MOTIVATION + TOOLS + DETERMINATION = SUCCESSFUL QUIT


17 years ago 0 3131 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Ladybug MOTIVATION: health, social stigma, freedom from addiction TOOLS : Patches, cinnamon gum, water, deep breathing,straws, Determination; This is a split screen part motivation, part stubborness, and determined to achieve the goal as I'm very goal oriented. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 97 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,466 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $388 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10
17 years ago 0 62 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Great post! My motivation is improved health and energy clearer thinking and more energy. My tools are self motivation , combined with exersize and water and the SSC.Please wish me good fortune as I attempt this quit once and for all. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 98 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $39 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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17 years ago 0 1115 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Bugg, I wanted to quit for the freedom, for health, to get rid of the stigma and the smell and the expense - yada, yada, yada. Tools used were straws, lemon drops, ice water and a BIG dose of the SSC - oh, and lots of virtual chocolate ice cream. Determination: I was absolutely determined not to let myself or my quit buddies down. It was time. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/5/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 501 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 20,068 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3256.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 65 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
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17 years ago 0 1073 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I posted this ages ago...thanks to RDman for bringing it forward once! [color=Purple]~lbugg~[/color] MOTIVATIONS to quit are children, family, our own health and well-being, finances, freedom, etc. TOOLS for quitting are NRT's, wellbutrin, hard candies, straws, ice water, deep breathing, the SSC, real life support, etc. How well we use the TOOLS we choose while keeping our MOTIVATIONS in mind is key to a quit. Throw in a little DETERMINATION and we can do it! MOTIVATION + TOOLS + DETERMINATION = SUCCESSFUL QUIT Look at this way...if I wanted to build a new house, I wouldn't just pin the sketch of it to the wall and expect it to build itself. I would have to figure out what tools I needed and be determined to work hard and go through alot to make sure that in time, it would be built. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 549 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 30,795 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3843 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 53 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
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17 years ago 0 1521 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Members! Please join in :). This is a great thread to get us through another week to remain smoke-free. Cheers, Melanie and The SSC Support Team

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