As we start out on the road to freedom from nicotine addiction, things begin to change and the biggest thing is ourselves. I hear a lot of people say that they get bored, have too much time on their hands, have nothing to do but crave a smoke, eat too much, feel tired all the time, etc, etc. So here are 8 things that you can do to change your life and the lives of others; things that can be very simple and easy to do. They will also fill your life with great enjoyment and fulfillment.
1. Everything - people, places, and situations - has something to say. Really listening, without interrupting or letting your attention wander, is the simplest way to learn and understand the needs of other people and of the world.
2. Volunteer your time or donate your money to a cause that touches your heart. Read to an elderly patient or buy new books for a veterans' home. Work at a soup kitchen or send a gift of food. No matter how big or small, your contribution will positively affect many people.
3. Embrace nature and beautify the world for others. To lift people's spirit, keep your garden bright, or plant and maintain flowers in a public area. Plant and donate a tree in somebody's name in your local park.
4. Your energy affects others so choose to be a beacon of light. Project goodness, happiness, and peace outward through your home, neighborhood, country, and, finally the world. The effects are felt for thousands of miles.
5. Smile and the world smiles with you. When you catch a stranger's eye, flash a bright smile, even if you aren't feeling quite that happy. Your stranger may be confused, but their day (and yours) will be brighter.
6. Animals feel a lack of love as acutely as humans. Adopt a pet from your local shelter rather than purchasing one from a pet store. If your life can't include a pet, spend an afternoon volunteering at the animal shelter giving the animals some much-needed love.
7. Help improve someone's self-esteem or simply show them you care. Give a compliment, send a friendly letter, or tell someone you were thinking about them. Make an effort to keep in touch with long-time acquaintances and to develop new friendships.
8. Be a role model. Rather than asking others to alter themselves, change your own outlook and
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$285,468.75
Amount Saved
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Days: 6851
Hours: 9
Minutes: 27
Seconds: 18
Life Gained
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45675
Smoke Free Days
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