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310 Happy, Nicotine/SmokeFree Days. Happy The Keyword!

james41
Member
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I read a lot here and If someone asked I would have to say , reading is still some of the best advice I could give. But you have to take the advice and try another way. I still say we are able to talk ourselves into or out of almost any mindset. I have gotten upset and mad about situations in the morning before work, (I work 3-11) but then literally said to myself "OK look at this different, change your mood, don't allow this to cause you to lose your joy you've worked hard for." It works,, It takes a little repetious talking to yourself daily but eventually it becomes an everyday norm. That is if you want it,, because there are people who thrive with bitterness and the feeling of being the only ones with a hard life and nobody cares or understands. I know because I felt that way many years, the martyr, the only one who worked hard, the only one who tried at the company with no recognition, the only one who experienced money problems, death, illness, unfaithful lost loves, yes I was the only one poor me. When someone tried to talk to me I said "Oh well , you just don't understand". I got absolutely sick of myself , so you can imagine what other people thought. Well yes I'm rambling again and I'll sign off a happy person today because I choose to be and I talk to myself. I feel much much better than ever in my life,, and the irony is it was so simple.

This is James, "The Happy Quitter" after 2 packs a day for 36 years!!!

Peace and happiness to all!

12 Comments
Bonnie11.3.2009

Peace to you too, James!

Sootie
Member

Not just good "quit smoking" advice but good "LIFE" advice as well!!!

Good for you James---Thanks for sharing!!  Stay Happy!

JoAnne5-14-2008

Thanks James - and Peace to you too!

befuddled
Member

Awesome advice! Thanks for the encouraging words. Keep up the great work.

mariehiker
Member

^5 to you ...JOB well done, HAPPY for U

laurie37
Member

Thank-you for another inspiration! I am going to really try this with my current boss. Hopefully by the time I get the hang of it, she'll be replaced. 🙂

Strudel
Member

James - Super blog!! Thanks!!!

lois2
Member

i am proud of you,

gexandanewleaf

Your post was much needed James...I'm only on day 3 but this was quite motivation/inspirational. Like others said, thanks for the post!

onelasttime
Member

I GOT ABSOLUTLEY SICK OF MYSELF TO JAMES...AREN'T WE THE LUCKY ONES TO HAVE FOUND OUR REAL SELF???LOL HUGS DEB

french
Member

nothing wrong with learning to love yourself James.  If you don't, it is hard for anyone else to!  Keep up the self talk motivation.  sounds like its working

 

French

Thomas3.20.2010

Happy and Grateful to you, James for showing me the way! Thank You!