A New Confidence

[DANIELA040220]

It's my third day of not smoking today and I'm exhilarated and still have a little uncertainty in me. But just now, I got scared of my roommate possibly being upset at me and she wasn't but I wondered: "Why would I need to smoke a cigarette to relief this stress. Honestly it doesn't make sense! I could do so many more healthier things to cope with those thoughts, right?" I was so delighted by this thought that I instantly felt like there was really nothing in my way of quitting. To some of you I might seem dreamy, but just think about it. Why do something that harms you in so many ways? Yes, if you continue it could kill you. But I think you already know that. So, I just wanted to share with you how liberating it will feel to quit this "enemy" of ours. In fact it's everyone's enemy. I still feel an attachment to those "special" cigarettes. Yeah...Rome wasn't built in a day! But the feeling of freedom is still stronger. 

Thanks,

Daniela

[AnnetteMM]

That's some good thinking! Keep up the great attitude

[YoungAtHeart]

You have discovered one of the secrets to a successful quit - and that is understanding that YOU can decide how to deal with those moments when you used to smoke.  You CAN find new ways to cope.

Good that you are already doing just that!

[DANIELA040220]

Well, it wasn't really my own personal idea. I got inspired by Allen Carr! I'm still reading the book. Almost done.

[YoungAtHeart]

I also found that book to be informative and helpful.  Glad you are reading it!

[maryfreecig]

Awesome. Not smoking over feelings and thoughts is a win! Congratulations.   

[Maki]

Love this post . 

Congrats on some new found confidence . It just keeps getting better . You go ! 

[sweetplt]

I am glad Daniela DANIELA040220  you are feeling this way....however, you are doing super, but early in your quit...take it “moment to moment”...and stay vigilant...glad you are working through it...~ Colleen 514 DOF 

[elvan]

That’s GREAT, you are going to find that happening more & more.

l am really happy for you.

Ellen

[Barbscloud]

Happy to hear you're doing so well.   It's a learning process.  Keep moving forward one day at a time

Barb