Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
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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 and directions not 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.
Good morning everyone, Thanks for the hand @Birdie65 , it's an awesome day to pledge to remain completely nicotine FREE and I do pledge that, for the nEXt 24 while EXtending my FREE hand and strength to the nEXt EX in line.....
ODAAT = One Day At A Time = how we get this done, pledge ONE DAY AT A TIME and follow through...
NOPE = Not One Puff Ever = Not a single puff EVER......YOU don't do that any more....
NMW = No Matter What........ NO MATTER WHAT........
Papa
Thank you @JimTaddeo, I gladly take your hand and extend mine in friendship to the next pledge in line. I pledge not to smoke today.
I except your hand and extend my other hand to the next Exer in line
Good morning @Birdie65 I gladly accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Exer pledging.
Barb
1211 DOF
I'll very happily take your hand Barb and pledge to remain Smokefree while EXtending my free hand to the next person in line.
Marilyn 2549 DOF or something like that
Thanks for your hand @MarilynH !
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Lynne 1586 dof
Good morning, Lynne @wlh ! Every day we are smoke-free is a day for fireworks! Thank you for your hand. Taking it, I pledge that I will not smoke today. Offering my other hand, I say: "Next?"
Dave - 1028 DOF
Good morning Everyone. @DavesTime I'll take your hand. I pledge not to smoke today or ever again. I offer my hand to the next Ex in line
Good Tuesday morning to everyone. I take your hand and extend my other hand to the next Exer. Everyone have a smoke free day and enjoy what life brings your way.
Thank you for your hand. I accept it and pledge to you and the group that I will not smoke today no matter what. And I offer my free hand of support to the next person in line.