I'm only on day 3 so I guess it's very early for me to claim to have much expertise, but still and all.... I have been taking some of the times that I would normally have smoked and spent the same time on "me". Figure right now I deserve it!
I sit down, close my eyes, relax my body and do some deep breathing exercise for a few minutes. It's a lovely lovely feeling. Also, did some surfing and found a great site on breathing techniques, and short relaxation exercises - you know, to get the tension out of various muscle groups. (usually shoulders/neck.) You are used to taking that time out anyway, so might as well use it to pamper yourself and stay loose.
Just struck me today, I was smoking over 30 a day; sometimes as many as 40. I figure therefore that I have two spare hours a day so am going to sign up for a yoga class. Always wanted to do one, always told myself as a single parent, I don't have time. Well, now I do! :)
Try not to be too fearful. I think the fear of that first step is worse than anything else so far. I also found some inspirational quotes and have them stuck up around my house where I can read them. They give me a positive vibe every time I read them.
Here's one of my current faves:
"Most people fail because they give up what they want most, for what they want right now."
Go for it.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 82
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �12
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
