When we begin this journey many of us doubt our ability to be successful, however, keep putting one foot in front of the other and every day you will experience a bit more progress. Quitting isn�t easy. Any one who has ever attempted a quit knows how difficult it is.
Believe in yourself and do whatever you have to in order to obtain the courage to fight. Just one day at a time. That is how we all quit. The most influential thing I learned here was N.O.P.E. Not One Puff Ever! As long as I don�t light that next cigarette, I will remain smoke free.
Some days are a struggle to stay quit and others are relatively easy. Regardless of your circumstances, quitting is doable. You can kick, scream, cry, break dishes, rip carpet out of your house, refinish cabinets, paint a wall, write in a journal, or whatever it takes. When none of that works, you still don�t smoke. Know that every thing and every emotion that you feel will pass and with time the quit gets easier and easier. When craving is over or a difficult time has passed, reward yourself for making it through without smoking. Rewards really are important in the quit process.
Surround yourself with positive people. We all know that misery loves company and the last thing needed when quitting is a bunch of negative people bringing you down. Read inspirations, look in the mirror and say �I don�t smoke�. Be proud to be a non-smoker. Many spend a life time just wishing they could quit and you have quit. Hold on to that success and build on it.
The purpose of this thread is to share some positive influence on the quit process. A positive attitude is just one of the factors essential in the quit process. So please add your positive influence below for those that may be having a difficult time hanging on to their quit.
Quitting is a soul searching, life changing experience.... Enjoy it!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 374
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,496
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1309
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
