Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
Welcome - to the first, or hundred and first, or one thousand and first day of your quit!
In the beginning of our journeys we need to form a pact, make a promise, a commitment with ourselves to not do something we’ve done for perhaps many years. Whether it’s smoke, vape, chaw, snus - engage in some habitual form of nicotine consumption. Even NRTs can become addictive with constant overuse if directions aren't followed.
At first we can feel a bit like fish out of water, flopping around in a strange environment and we need to take a helping hand more often, vow more strongly and gather strength from the other fish around us. In the beginning we especially need to be very attentive to our commitment and hold ourselves accountable. But as we progress, that need lessens. Happily. But still we’ll come back once a day or week or whenever we need to (when that sudden emotional craving moment smacks us) in order to reinforce our commitment and keep our quits safe. Or simply to offer a hand in support.
Come here whenever you need to. Take the hand offered by the person before you. It could be the hand of someone on their first day. How thrilling is THAT! And each time you reach out with your other hand for the next quitter know that you're proclaiming “Yes, I can! And so can YOU!”
We’re all on this journey together. And there is strength and beauty in this shared commitment. Bravo to us all!
How to pledge:
As you go through your day you know that you have these two people with you and all of you are keeping each other strong. How cool is that!
If these help you - use them. If they don't - create your own. (Thanks to @JimTaddeo for finding them.)
Interested in volunteering to run the Daily Pledge? Send me a PM for more information.
Note: The above text has been provided by the EX Community from previously posted Daily Pledges and doesn't reflect the views or opinions of BecomeAnEX, Truth Initiative or the EX Team.
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Thanks for your hand @MarilynH !
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Lynne 2014 days
@wlh thank you for your hand. I pledge to smoke 2 less cigarettes than I did yesterday. Getting really excited for my quit date. And I extend my hand to next person.
@Risrod95 @Good morning and thank you for your hand I also take th wolves to not smoke today and extend my hand to the next in line.🌷 Congratulations
@livonce81 I am happy to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other free hand in support to the next person in line.
Have a great day!
John
@Metroguy @Thanks for your support and I join the pledge to not smoke today. I extend my other hand to whomever is next.
I take your hand on this struggle and hold tightly as I continue today to not bum or touch another evil cig. I extend my other hand for the next quitter! Good Luck
I take the correct hand, I just replied to the first page lol, and hold tightly as I go through this day not bumming from co-workers or touch another evil cig ever again, a day at a time. I extend my free hand for the next quitter and wish you the best of luck and strength to make it through this day and all the nexts.
@Taraysa Welcome to the pledge.
barb
Thank You! plan on doing this every morning!
I’ll take your hand, Taraysa! I pledge to mentally prepare myself for my quit date and to make sure I keep my word to myself and create the future that I want, one without nicotine dependency. I extend my hand to the next in line.