I've been thinking about thinking and the thoughts we have. I've also been thinking about language and the words we use. When we think about negative things, our mind tends to stay that way...toward negativity. When we focus on loss, pain, misery, it becomes hard to climb out of that dark hole. When we say things that are kind of exaggerated or use very strong words, like "horrible" or "I feel like I felt on my first day" or "I feel like I'm dying", then not only does that keep us in a negative place, but others who are reading those words as well.
Try replacing "horrible" with "bearable." Try saying "I had a crummy day, but I'm getting through it." Try saying "I can do this" instead of "I don't think I can." Try thinking "I am healing" rather than "I am craving." How about "I am so proud of myself" instead of "I am so miserable."
I understand that we all have a rough time sometimes. But when that happens, pay attention to your thoughts and your words. Are you uplifting yourself and others? Are you dwelling in misery or in a positive place? Can you imagine yourself healthy and free? These are the kinds of thoughts that will help us through day by day.
Give it a try!
Rusty :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 896
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 25,088
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,136.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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$57,491.20
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Days: 691
Hours: 19
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Seconds: 25
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5528
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