People, Places and Things
How many of us blame People, Places and Things for our smoking and or relapses or slips?
Well I sure can. But when you take responsibility for your own actions those three things have to go away. Go away? How do you do that?
I can only speak for myself and I am sure there are others who can share their ways.
First, people don�t make smoke, I do. Now if being around certain people set off triggers I have to stay away from then for a while until my quit is secured. It is not their fault; it is the addiction and our actions. I have never had anyone hold me down and force a cigarette on me.
Second, places. Yes there are some places that set off the triggers big time. Some of those places I can stay away from, others not. So if I can stay away until I feel safe I do. But for the ones that can�t be avoided I have my �tool chest�. It includes water, candy, affirmations, and lots of prayer. Again, there has never been a place that forced me to smoke; I was the one that smoked.
Things, you know �things�. Like when you were younger and you smoked to impress others. Things can include the smell of fresh coffee brewing, sitting outside and visiting with friends, a sad movie or thought. Things that is all they are. Today I am free of most things, but I am sure there are a few out there that will trip my triggers, but that doesn�t mean I have to smoke.
So be aware of PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS.
Keep the Quit
Sparky
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 286
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,860
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $858.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 40 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
