I know exactly what you mean, Breaking Free. Even though I quit cold turkey, you would think I would see the money, right??? Wrong. I too never had the money to smoke. I just did anyway.
I wish from day 1 I would have saved some of the money. But now, I am used to it for my regular bills. However, I am more lienent with myself now. If I see something I like, I usually buy it. Within reason though. I found these cute flip-flops, and since I needed some new ones, I bought them. I couldn't decide between 3 of them, so I bought all of them.
I don't reward myself daily either. But if I am out and I end of paying for something for me, I consider it a reward.
My personal favorite (I was doing it once a week, but now it is about every 2 weeks) is a pedicure. It is only $18. My next splurge will be on a massage. It is $1/per minute, but a 30 minute massage is fine with me. Top that with a pedicure and new thongs, well, I am ready for my summer!!
Already done:
Peidure, Intamates, Taking my kids to the park, Buying new make-up, New perfume, New flip-flops, 3 new books, Pilates class, a new computer, veggie plants for my new garden, and sushi.
Then future rewards:
More books, new magazine subscription, add another day to Pilates class, more pedicures, massage, massage cushion, more sushi.
Thats all I could think of right now. Be kind to yourself. Never let yourself feel deprived. It is hard to spend money on yourself, I know. But it is essential. It doesn't have to be alot, but something to make you feel good.
;) 4my2girls
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[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 86
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,600
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $281.22
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
