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THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN

Sootie
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8 10 133

We are always reading blogs on EX about how people are scared to quit, overcome with anxiety about quitting, worried about quitting..................I am sure I wrote some myself when I was first quitting.

 

Whenever I am scared, anxious or worried about anything, I always find it helpful to ask myself..................WHAT IS THE WORST THING THAT CAN HAPPEN? Meaning.......if I do the thing I am scared, anxious or worried about doing.........what is the worst case scenario?

 

EXAMPLE----I hate to fund raise! I hate asking people for money. So, every time I have to do this, I ask myself...what is the worst thing that can happen? Well, the answer is....they could say no and/or they could laugh at me and say no.

I can live with that.

 

So what is the worst thing that can happen if you quit? You have to answer this for yourself......but I'll bet whatever it is you can live with it.

 

Now, answer this......what is the worst thing that can happen if you DON'T quit?

Think you can "live" with it?

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About the Author
I quit smoking in 2009 after years and years of addiction. I just became sick and tired of the whole smoking thing. This site was a lifesaver with the support I received...so as you can see, I hung around to help others. I became friends with many people....some are here now and some are gone. Welcome to anyone who is new....this is EX....we are all here for each other.