Hints and tips

Part of my failure to launch stems from my irrational fears surrounding my ridiculous expectations of quitting. So by not taking action, I am actually choosing to stay in this cycle of self imposed torment. What fun! LOL. I am absolutely awful at tearing my self down when I am fighting with myself. And I am a very mean fighter. Thanks to some very kind members on this forum I have not been doing ...

I chose this quote for my first one because it really strikes a cord with me. It is so easy for us to say "I'll do it tomorrow" & I am the QUEEN of procrastination. Part of my fight with myself is the fear of the unknown (How will I ever get through a work day with out smoking? That place makes me crazy!) I am working on this. I have gone a whole work day without taking a break, so I know I can d...

Good evening (late afternoon for some) folks. I have spent some tie on the site reading the new stories since my last visit. One story scared me, but most inspired me. I got to thinking about a comment by Happiness when I mentioned my notebook full of motivational quotes. She suggested I post them in a story & I said I would. I haven't gotten to that post yet. I just came up with an idea tonight ...

Quitting smoking is as easy or difficult as you make it. I was going through some favourite stories and found a link within one that i missed. It is truly inspiring and instrumental in changing the mindset . I attitribute my easy quit to learning the truths about nicotine. I hope you all will follow the link that Jeremiah Say was so kind as to post. When you arrive , click on his circle photo ...

Hi All, You know multiple quit attempts is a positive......if you keep trying it means you are serious about the quit journey. It would be so easy to try and fail and never try again. But everyone who keeps trying knows in their heart and mind that this is something they really want to achieve.....and with every try you will get closer to achieving your goal. I can’t count the quit attempts I h...

I often mention Allan Carr's book as being a great tool in accepting the journey but I have been reminded of someone just as persuasive. Whyquit is another forum and Joel Spritz gives great advice. An old member dropped by and I read his story and years ago he wrote a story and recommended for everyone to read it, and I agree. So here is the link again.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_L3LIa...

In my quit smoking survival kit i have: 1. Kava capsules or powder for quitting smoking side effects like irritability. They have helped alot at keeping me calm. 2. Fidget toy sutch as a stress ball or fidget spinner. 3. Symbolic friendly reminders, i have a coin to symbolize the mony i am saving and a feather to remind me of my freedom of addiction. 4. Cuticle Oil and a good lip balm. Just ...

These are some of the reasons I adopted during my numerous attempts of quitting. PLEASE add or subtract your own WHAT NON SMOKERS CAN EXPECT 1 The return of your confidence and courage. 2 Freedom from the slavery. 3 Not having to go through life suffering the awful black shadow at the back of your mind (or even your body.) 4.More self respect (Not being intensely aware of others de...

I am the type of person that loves music. I listen to it whenever I get the chance. To/from/at work, cleaning, gardening, going on a walk by myself. Every song on my ipod has spoke to me in some way. So awhile back I decided to create a playlist of songs that motivate me to quit (it's a work in progress). I can tell you why each song made the playlist. Sometimes it was only one line in the song t...

I do not have a hint or tip, I need them. And I am not sure I am posting this correctly so, apologies if I am not. I have 7 cigarettes left. I was going to quit on my birthday (this coming Friday) but I figure I mght as well do it today. I really hate smoking. I hate everything about it. I have analyzed the crap out of my smoking addiction & of these 3 things I am certain: 1--If I have cigar...