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Hindsight

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By Gus55
schedule 3 Sep 2015

At my age I'm reflecting on the mistakes I've made and where I am and where I should be. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I've just realised and hopefully not too late that my situation which I have taken for granted is at its lowest. My health is suffering. My financial situation is very poor with a mortgage and loans that are out of control. I need to take the imitative and the first step is quitting smoking after almost 35 years.

By shasha
schedule 3 Sep 2015

Hey,I totally identify,I'm sitting here doing the "books" Normally id have used a few smoke breaks to put off looking at the finances but this is about my 100th time to try giving up,I too smoked for 35 years,on and off.I cant afford to smoke!!! What a strong addiction it is,its great to have others to share with,I know from using support groups to give up alcohol that this is what helps me,best of luck on your journey 😊

schedule 3 Sep 2015

Hi Gus there are times in our lives when we need to stop and put the handbrake on and like you say reevaluate where we are in terms of our health, our finances and just where we are at in general. Like a captain at the helm we realise that we need to check the charts make a few changes and set a course for a place where we would really like to be.The most important thing is there is heaps of support out there and it's FREE from reputable people. It requires patience, planning and small steps each day. Imagine how you would like your life to be without smoking and this will give you the motivation to move forward. Ring the guys at the quit line I have found them really HELPFUL from planning your quit to helping out on a tough day and helping understand the psychology of the journey. It's really tiny steps to start with but before you know it,you are kicking butt and bowling another over and batting for a century. The money you save is a nice bonus . Hope this helps.X

By Papa1
schedule 4 Sep 2015

Be strong you can do it,we can't change the past but we can change the future no regrets :)